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Twitter erupts after Anderson dismisses Kohli first ball | Twitter reactions to James Anderson dismissing Virat Kohli for golden duck
Who needs a time machine when we have already taken a trip back to 2014? Since Virat Kohli’s tough tour of England seven years ago, the Indian captain has kept the great James Anderson at bay in every meeting since. This includes Kohli’s magnificent tour in 2018, where he amassed 593 runs in five Tests at an average of 59.30.
However, on day of the first Test in the 2021 duel, it was Anderson who went 1-0 up straight away. In football terms, Virat Kohli has to walk back to the centre square after falling behind right away and try level the score.
In terms of the dismissal, it was the perfect line and length to Kohli first up. The Indian captain loves to feel bat on ball early. He likes to be in control. He likes to dominate. Anderson, such is his wit, drew Kohli forward and tempted him to play at a delivery outside his eyeline.
The reaction of Anderson, his England teammates and the Trent Bridge crowd said it all. It was a wicket that brought England right back in the contest, and weather permitting, could prove to be a crucial moment in the final analysis of this first Test.
Of course, such a moment would cause Twitter to erupt. Here are some of the Twitter reactions to Anderson taking a 1-0 lead over Kohli in this all important series battle. Some of the banter is just outstanding.
