Twitter reacts to Rohit Sharma exacting revenge for Australia’s fake fielding attempt with one of his own

On the fourth ball of the 23rd  over, Kuldeep Yadav bowled a flighted delivery on middle which Marnus Labuschagne paddled over the keeper. The ball was on its course to clear the boundary but Rohit Sharma suddenly appeared on its way to give a check to the flow. While a single was always on, the duo of Labuschagne and Steve Smith scampered for a double, in turn, putting the fielders under pressure.

Rohit, who was running from backward square leg, however, failed to collect the delivery clean with the ball crossing past him comfortably. The failure to collect the ball couldn’t stop Rohit from doing what he did - faking a throw as if he had the ball in his hand. Somehow, the act failed to catch the attention of the on-field umpires but in other circumstances, it would have been a clear offense.

Shouldn’t india be penalized for fake fielding by Rohit Sharma..Labuschagne even appealed for that

— Roshan Mishra (@roshannmishra) January 17, 2020

In 23rd over of Australia’s innings bowled by Kuldeep umpire missed the mock fielding by Rohit Sharma I think it was 4rth delivery #5 penalty runs to Australia missed @Brad_Hogg can check it now

— zeeshan (@zeeshan11346440) January 17, 2020

Rohit Sharma faked a throw😂😂😂#INDvAUS

— Harjas (@hrjbathla) January 17, 2020