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Umpire’s Reaction Of Ajinkya Rahane’s Duck Perfectly Summarizes Every Indian Fan’s Feelings


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The first of four Test matches of the India-England series at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium has reached Day 5 of the clash. The pitch isn’t as flat as it used to be, the players on both sides of the rival are completely dialed in and even the umpires have gotten more engrossed in how the exciting duel will conclude.

So when the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team, Ajinkya Rahane ended up losing his wicket for a duck on the second delivery he faced in the second innings, viewers’ eyes caught the hilarious reaction by official Nitin Menon, who was standing behind the stumps at the moment.

Look at the umpire after Jimmy bowled Rahane.. shocking pic.twitter.com/2hq67cRf2B

— Superdeco (@Superdeco44) February 9, 2021

After England’s veteran bowler James Anderson stunned Rahane with a blinding in-swinger which snuck past his bat and pad and ended up ripping the stumps off the ground, the cameraman focused on the bowler celebrating the wicket.

What a ripper! Who is collecting the stumps behind? 🤯🤯 Anderson, hold your breath man! #INDvENG Rahane pic.twitter.com/M3UbzykB0b

— Karamdeep Singh (@oyeekd) February 9, 2021

However, Menon could be seen covering his face with his hand in the background and quickly trying to put a lid on his emotions.

The umpire’s response became particularly hilarious because he had just missed a call on the previous delivery when Anderson had appealed for a Leg-Before-Wicket as the ball rushed past Rahane’s bat and hit on his foot which was right in front of the middle stump.

Had Menon raised his finger on the appeal, Rahane would have had to return to the pavilion with a golden duck and the English pace-man would have the chance to get a hat-trick.

Fans were quick to notice Menon’s reaction and couldn’t stop themselves from talking about it online:

Look at the umpire after Jimmy bowled Rahane.. shocking pic.twitter.com/2hq67cRf2B

— Superdeco (@Superdeco44) February 9, 2021

At Rahane dismissal... Umpire Nitin Menon was so upset .... bc not out diya aur next ball out hua

— Rohit Devadiga (@drunken_09) February 9, 2021

Nitin menon’s (umpire) expression after saving rahane the previous ball is literally jokessss hahaha he is like why tf did I just save u bc #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/BQGl7m4Xit

— Sahil (@s122kumar) February 9, 2021

What an over by Anderson. The look on Indian umpire face when Anderson bowled out Rahane 🤣

— hasnain (@hasnazirr) February 9, 2021

The first session of Day 5 has been particularly great for James Anderson who has done early damage to the Indian batting order with some exceptional bowling and deadly reverse swing removing names like Shubman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant off the pitch in just six overs. 

As the day progresses, the chances of India ending the match on a draw are plummeting at a high rate. Even though Kohli is still in the middle, the duck-out by Washington Sundar, who was arguably the last proper batsman who could have led the team to a desirable conclusion, might just be the final nail in Team India’s coffin.


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