IND vs AUS | Twitter reacts to Wade's despairing scream upon witnessing Jitesh's brilliance
In a series where the teams have been leisurely crossing 200, sixes have simply become too ubiquitous to be surprising anymore. However, such was the sheer power and conviction behind a Jitesh Sharma strike on Friday that Aussie skipper Matthew Wade could not help but let out an exasperated squeal.
Despite failing to build as strong a foundation as they managed in the first three games of the series, India gathered momentum in the second half of their innings toĀ race past 170 in Raipur. The protagonists of the commendable total were the inexperienced duo of Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma, with the latterĀ managingĀ an explosive 19-ball 35. However, his very first declaration of intentĀ was enough for Kanagaroos skipper Matthew Wade to anticipateĀ the damage that lay in store for his men and he made no efforts to hide his emotions.Ā
Jitesh, having faced just three balls at the time, was up against debutant Chris Green in the 15th over and the off-spinner began their encounterĀ with aĀ looping length delivery angling into the pads. The wicket-keeper batter needed no second invitation as he went down on one knee and met the Kookaburra with the full face of his bat to send it sailing into the midwicket stands. The faces of the Indian contingent in the dugout immediately lit up in unison withĀ captain Suryakumar Yadav sporting a particularly bright smile as heĀ tried to follow the ball's trajectory. Rinku seemed equally impressedĀ with his batting partner but it was Wade's reaction that caught the spotlight. The veteran bellowed at full volume, the frustration writ large on his face, before barking instructions at his players.
Twitterati was quick toĀ heap praise on Jitesh for extracting such an emotional response from an experienced campaigner.
What a shot!
ā virat Sharma (@viratSharm69964)Ā December 1, 2023
Frustration kicks in!
Mathew Wade was so frustrated with Jitesh Sharma smashing Green for a six and then six more š
ā Cric_Lover š (@ankit_bhattar)Ā December 1, 2023
Surya was happy.. look at Rinku Singh expressions šš#IPL2024Ā #BCCIĀ #INDvsAUSĀ #INDvsSAĀ #RinkuSinghĀ #SAvINDĀ #AnimalĀ #T20IsĀ #ViratĀ #RashmikaĀ #DeepakChaharĀ #ShreyasĀ pic.twitter.com/nUeMyrowkA
Bang bang
I will only hit sixes
ā Mohit (@Milord00007)Ā December 1, 2023
-Jitesh sharma
Rare talent
Jitesh Sharma is a rare talent.. You don't get such players every day
ā Archer (@poserarcher)Ā December 1, 2023
But this management will still obsess over
Pant, KL and Ishan . Rinku and Jitesh will dominate together if used wisely
The day we will have some sane person managing this team we will be invincible
Welcome
JITESH WELCOME TO ICT ššā¤ļøā¤ļøĀ pic.twitter.com/sELEJuzLWv
ā Ritik (@R_itsss)Ā December 1, 2023
True
Jitesh Sharma Should be in The T20 WC team if he keeps up the Performance
ā Chalak Billu (@chalakbilllllu)Ā December 1, 2023
Brilliant
Jitesh Sharma is playing on chinnaswamy or what šØš„
ā Dhruv (@dhruvv45)Ā December 1, 2023
What a shot !!#INDvsAUS
Double power
Dono sharma Six hitter he !!!!
ā Cricket FaN (@Cricket_fan2602)Ā December 1, 2023
Rohit Sharma x Jitesh Sharma.
The bests
2 of India's best finisher on crease!! Rinku and Jitesh š¤š¤š¤š«°š«°š«°Ā #INDvsAUSĀ #AUSvINDĀ #INDvAUS
ā Soumya Biswal (@Soumyahere17)Ā December 1, 2023
Wonderful
Jitesh is having an absolute wonderful match š„ what a find he is šĀ #AUSvIND
ā Azazel (@Azazelx18)Ā December 1, 2023