• KS Bharat failed to impress with the bat and departed cheaply in India's second innings against England at Vizag.

  • Fans sparked a meme fest to troll Bharat for poor form.

IND vs ENG: Netizens unleash a flurry of memes to troll KS Bharat after continued flop show in Test cricket
Netizens unleash a flurry of memes to troll KS Bharat after continued flop show (Image Source: Twitter)

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The cricketing world was buzzing with excitement as the third day of the second Test between India and England unfolded at Vizag. However, amidst the cheers and celebration, there was one player who found himself in the crosshairs of disappointment – KS Bharat. The local boy, playing at his home ground, failed to make a significant impact with the bat yet again, triggering a flurry of memes from frustrated fans.

The unimpressive day for KS Bharat

As the third day of the Test progressed, India witnessed a commendable performance with sensational centuries from Shubman Gill (104) and valuable contributions from Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin. Despite favourable batting conditions, India fell short of stretching their lead to the 400-run mark, getting bundled out for 255. Amidst the batting collapse, KS Bharat’s soft dismissal for a mere six runs drew attention and disappointment.

Fans express frustration

Bharat, the wicketkeeper from Andhra Pradesh, has been struggling to find his form in Test cricket. With 12 Tests under his belt, he has failed to score a single fifty, accumulating only 221 runs at a meagre average of 20.09. Concerns about his wicketkeeping skills have also surfaced, adding to the frustration of fans who had high hopes for the local talent.

The soft dismissal in Vizag

Bharat’s dismissal, hitting straight into the hands of Ben Stokes in the Vizag Test, became the focal point of fan ire. The soft nature of the dismissal added to the disappointment, leaving fans questioning Bharat’s ability to withstand pressure in crucial situations.

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Netizens spark meme fest

As soon as Bharat’s wicket fell, fans took to social media to unleash a meme fest, expressing their disappointment and frustration. The memes ranged from playful jabs at Bharat’s batting form to critical reflections on his Test cricket statistics. Netizens did not hold back in highlighting Bharat’s struggles, creating a virtual storm of humour and critique.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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