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In a delightful twist during the fifth Test match between India and England at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Australian women cricketer Amanda-Jade Wellington took to social media to playfully tease English batsman Ben Duckett for his dismissal in the second innings.
Duckett, renowned for his aggressive batting style, found himself outfoxed by a routine delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin, prompting Wellington to seize the moment for some light-hearted jibe at the English opener. With her witty comment, Wellington injected a dose of humor into the intense cricketing clash between the two nations.
Ben Duckett’s dismissal
On the fifth delivery of Ashwin’s first over, Duckett opted to charge down the track in an attempt to dispatch the ball down the ground. However, he failed to connect with the delivery, falling prey to Ashwin’s subtle drift and turn. Before Duckett could recover, the bails of his off-stump were dislodged, a consequence of his misjudgment.
Here’s the video:
𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙢! 😎 Ashwin's magic is in full swing. ✨ #IDFCFirstBankTestSeries #BazBowled #INDvENG #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/PZmf0yl9kY
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) March 9, 2024
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Amanda Wellington’s playful remark on Duckett’s Wicket
Unable to resist, Australian leg-spinner Amanda Wellington took a subtle dig at Duckett, who departed for a mere 2 runs off 5 balls. “Ben Duckett what was that?!? basically gifted India their first wicket #INDvENG,” Wellington tweeted.
Ben Duckett what was that?!? 🤯 basically gifted India their first wicket #INDvENG
— Amanda Wellington (@amandajadew) March 9, 2024
Her amusing post on social media quickly garnered attention from cricket enthusiasts, sparking a flurry of reactions and engagements online.
That’s bazball! Gifting your wickets
— Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) March 9, 2024
He was gifting his wicket this whole series.
— Tom Hesley (@imAsahu) March 9, 2024
With India having posted a commanding total of 477 in reply to England’s first innings score of 218 earlier on Day 3, the match continued with England struggling at 103/5 in their second innings.
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