• Shreyas Iyer executed a brilliant direct hit to dismiss England skipper Ben Stokes in Vizag Test.

  • Iyer pulled off a revengeful celebration to troll Stokes after the epic run-out

IND vs ENG: Pumped up Shreyas Iyer mimics Ben Stokes’ finger celebration after running him out in Vizag Test; video goes viral
Shreyas Iyer mimics Ben Stokes' finger celebration after running him out in Vizag Test (Image Source: Twitter)

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The second Test between India and England in Vizag proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions for cricket fans. Day 4 witnessed some breathtaking moments, with the highlight being Shreyas Iyer‘s brilliant run-out of England skipper Ben Stokes. The competitive spirit of the game reached its peak as Iyer mimicked Stokes’ iconic finger celebration in retaliation, creating a viral sensation that captivated fans worldwide.

India’s exceptional bowling and fielding performance

Resuming their innings at a score of 67/1 in pursuit of 332 runs, England faced setbacks throughout the day, thanks to India’s exceptional bowling and fielding. Despite Zak Crawley‘s promising fifty, Kuldeep Yadav dismissed him, adding to England’s woes. However, the real threat persisted in the form of Stokes. Nevertheless, it was Shreyas who stood up to the task and turned the tide in India’s favour with a brilliant direct hit that sent Stokes packing.

Iyer’s direct hit and revengeful celebration

It all happened when Ravichandran Ashwin delivered a fuller delivery on the middle stump to Ben Foakes, resulting in a thick inside edge that went towards square leg. A moment of hesitation between Foakes and Stokes during their run led to Iyer’s quick reaction. Charging towards the ball from mid-wicket, Iyer executed a one-handed throw to the stumps with precision, catching Stokes just short.

What added to the drama was Iyer’s revengeful celebration, mimicking Stokes’ finger celebration that the English skipper did after getting him out during India’s second innings. It was a bold move, giving Stokes a taste of his own medicine and injecting an extra layer of intensity into the game.

Here’s the video:

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The domino effect

Stokes’ dismissal proved to be a turning point for England, as their batting lineup struggled to cope. Despite the resilience shown by Foakes (36) and Tom Hartley (36), wickets kept falling, and the game eventually slipped away from England’s grasp with India emerging victorious by 106 runs.

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