• Shubman Gill was dismissed for a two-ball duck against England on Day 4 of Hyderabad Test.

  • Fans sparked a internet trolling frenzy after Gill's flop show.

IND vs ENG: Fans brutally troll Shubman Gill after he departs for a two-ball duck in Hyderabad Test
Fans brutally troll Shubman Gill after he departs for two-ball duck (Image Source: Twitter)

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The cricketing world was in for a surprise on Day 4 of the opening Test between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad as the contest took an unexpected turn, leaving the outcome delicately poised and hanging in the balance. While the visitors extended their lead, the dismissal of Shubman Gill for a two-ball duck became the focal point of fan scrutiny, leading to a barrage of trolling on the internet.

England’s dominance: Ollie Pope’s exploit and support from tailenders

Resuming their innings at 316/6 with a lead of 126 runs, England had clear intentions of stretching their lead over India’s first-innings score. Tom Hartley (34) and Rehan Ahmed (28) played crucial roles in helping England reach a formidable total of 430. Although Ollie Pope (196) narrowly missed a double century, the visitors managed to set a challenging target of 231 for India.

India’s response: A shaky start

In pursuit of a challenging target, India’s batting lineup faced a stern test. Unfortunately for Gill, his struggles in the longest format continued as he departed for a two-ball duck. The quick succession of dismissals, including Yashasvi Jaiswal (15) and Rohit Sharma (39), put India in a tough spot.

Shubman Gill’s struggles

Gill touted as a promising young talent, has been facing challenges in Test cricket. The two-ball duck in Hyderabad added fuel to the fire, as fans took to the internet to express their disappointment. Gill’s inability to make an impact in the longer format ignited a wave of trolling that extended beyond the cricketing arena.

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Internet trolling frenzy

Social media platforms were flooded with memes and comments targeting Gill. Some fans even resorted to sharing Sara Tendulkar memes, adding a humorous twist to the trolling spree.

Here’s how netizens reacted:

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