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Cricket News: Twitter reactions to India 78 & total England domination | Twitter reacts to India getting bowled out for 78
Cricket is a funny game. After the highs of Lord’s, India have sunk to the depths of a truly horrible day nine days later at Headingley.
After Virat Kohli’s milestone breakthrough at the toss, it all went downhill from there. Choosing to bat first, India displayed none of the discipline, patience and technique that had served them so well up until this point of the series, falling to numerous deliveries outside the off-stump.
It was a procession after Rohit and Rahane tried to get India to lunch. The last six wickets fell for just 22 runs, as England ran rampant in their attempt to level the series.
Indeed, full credit should go to England’s bowlers. There was barely a bad ball in a terrific opening session, fully taking advantage of the swing on offer on an easy-paced track. The magnificent James Anderson led the way, which included dismissing Virat Kohli for a low score once again. India then looked rattled in the field, serving up a buffet of short, wide deliveries that Haseeb Hameed feasted on as he and Rory Burns steered England to a formidable 120/0 at stumps.
Twitter reactions as India get bowled out for 78
It was a shocker of a day for India. However, Rishabh Pant was in no mood to question their decision at the toss. “Whatever decision we take, we take as a team,” Pant said. “So once we have decided we are going to bat first, we are going to back our decision. Yes we could have applied much better but we can’t keep on thinking too much about the toss.“
Of course, the Twitter reactions were aplenty. Here are some of the best reactions:
