• Suryakumar Yadav was spotted wearing Sanju Samson’s jersey during the first ODI against West Indies.

  • India defeated the hosts by 5 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.

Twitter abuzz as Suryakumar Yadav sports Sanju Samson’s jersey in 1st ODI against West Indies
Suryakumar Yadav sports Sanju Samson's jersey in 1st ODI (Image Source: Twitter)

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Team India‘s splendid start in the limited-overs series against West Indies left fans ecstatic as they witnessed a commanding victory in the first ODI held in Bridgetown on Thursday. The Indian bowlers, particularly the dynamic spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, delivered a spectacular performance, dismantling the West Indies batting lineup and restricting them to a meager total of 114 runs.

Kuldeep showcased his brilliance with a mesmerizing four-wicket haul, conceding a mere six runs, while Jadeja added to the misery of the hosts with three crucial wickets. In response, India comfortably chased down the target in just 22.5 overs, securing a victory with five wickets in hand.

Also watch: Kuldeep Yadav’s spellbinding 4-wicket haul leaves West Indies stunned

Opener Ishan Kishan shone with the bat, top-scoring for the team with an impressive knock of 52 runs. However, amidst the enthralling match, keen-eyed fans noticed an unusual sight – Suryakumar Yadav was seen donning a jersey with the name and number of Sanju Samson on it. This unexpected appearance puzzled fans, leading to speculations about the reason behind this jersey mix-up.

The unique sight of Suryakumar sporting a jersey belonging to his fellow teammate sparked a series of reactions on Twitter. Fans and cricket enthusiasts shared their surprise and amusement over the incident, with many creating humorous memes and comments about the jersey swap.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

https://twitter.com/FPLRushil/status/1684569756941295616

Reason explained why Suryakumar Yadav wore Sanju Samson’s jersey

According to a BCCI source, the reason behind Suryakumar sporting Samson’s jersey during the first ODI was due to a size issue with his original jersey. The problem with the jersey’s fitting was communicated to the team two days before the match. As a result, a replacement jersey for Suryakumar was arranged, and it is expected to be delivered after the conclusion of the second ODI.

The source further clarified that the BCCI has shipped the new jerseys for the Indian team players, including Suryakumar, who has been selected for the upcoming T20 series.

“There was some size issue with his jersey. We were told about it two days before the game. He will be receiving his new jersey after the second ODI as the BCCI has shipped it with Indian team players selected for the T20 series. Till then he will be wearing his teammate jersey while playing,” a BCCI source said as quoted by Indian Express.

Also read: Rohit Sharma reveals why India changed their batting order in the first ODI against West Indies

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