The 2023 ODI World Cup warm-up matches are currently taking place, and on Friday (September 29,) New Zealand and Pakistan faced off in Hyderabad for the third game.
Akshay Totre, one of the on-field umpires, caught the attention of fans due to his striking resemblance to the renowned Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer. This unexpected similarity created quite a buzz in the meme world, as fans couldn’t resist drawing comparisons between the umpire and Iyer.
Social media platforms lit up with humorous comments and memes about their uncanny resemblance, turning it into a trending topic.
Here are some of the craziest reactions:
Shreyas Iyer starts his warm-up for the world cup a day before the rest of the Indian team does. Respect.
— Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) September 29, 2023
Iyer bhai😭😭
— Rahul Varma (@urscoolrahul) September 29, 2023
Iyer bhai
— King 👑 (@Dailycricket07) September 29, 2023
Shreyas Iyer after 10 years😑
— Underground Introvert (@ug_introvert) September 29, 2023
Sasta Iyer
— Sai Bharadwaj (@saibharadwaj) September 29, 2023
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Shreyas Iyer When his Back Spasm is Permanent
— Pandu Raj (@CSKianPanduRaj) September 29, 2023
Maybe umpire is fan of shreyas looks!😭😂
— F-iyer🔥 (@S_Iyerrr) September 29, 2023
If rishab pant and shreyas Iyer had a kid!
— Shivam Jha (@ApexPredatrr) September 29, 2023
Shreyas Iyer without Dhanshree 😂
— Vikky Tyagi (@VikkyTyagi7) September 29, 2023
For those unfamiliar with him, Akshay is an umpire from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The 36-year-old boasts an impressive officiating record, having presided over 22 matches in First-Class cricket, 30 in the List A format, and a remarkable 41 matches in the fast-paced world of T20s.
Furthermore, he had the privilege of officiating in six matches during the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
World Cup 2023 to commence from October 5
The anticipation is building as the World Cup 2023 approaches, and fans worldwide are experiencing a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Enthusiastic supporters are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to rally behind their respective countries. The grandest cricket tournament is poised to kick off its proceedings on October 5. In the opening fixture, England and New Zealand are set to take on each other, promising an exhilarating start to the competition.
Before the main event, teams are engaging in warm-up matches to fine-tune their skills and strategies. These preparatory games will take place across three venues: Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, and Hyderabad, offering an early glimpse into the form and readiness of the participating teams. The cricketing world is filled with excitement as the World Cup draws nearer, and fans can hardly contain their enthusiasm for the thrilling cricketing action ahead.
