Watch: Stump mic catches Kohli sledging Bairstow using Southee’s name | Cricket - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Watch: Stump mic catches Virat Kohli sledging Jonny Bairstow using Tim Southee’s name during India vs England 5th Test

Jul 03, 2022 02:55 PM IST

England batter Jonny Bairstow had played a pivotal role in England's win against New Zealand as he smashed 377 runs in four innings, laced with two centuries and an unbeaten 71.

Most veteran England cricketers and experts refused to pick India as favourites for the rescheduled fifth Test at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground despite the visitors having a 2-1 lead against England in the 2021/22 Pataudi Trophy series. England's recent win against ICC World Test champions New Zealand, in a dominant fashion, under their new head coach Brendon McCullum and the talks around the ‘Bazball’ concept saw former England cricketers put their team ahead in the all-important tie. But the hosts struggled both with the ball and with the bat as India remained in complete control of the Test match in Birmingham. (India vs England Live Score, 5th Test Day 3)

Jonny Bairstow and Virat Kohli 
Jonny Bairstow and Virat Kohli 

England batter Jonny Bairstow had played a pivotal role in England's win against New Zealand as he smashed 377 runs in four innings, laced with two centuries and an unbeaten 71.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

ALSO READ: Ravindra Jadeja’s savage reply to James Anderson’s ‘He can bat like a proper batter now’ remark in India vs England Test

Bairstow was hence backed to emulate the same against India as well, but the batter showed huge signs of struggle against Mohammed Shami, who was simply sensational on Saturday.

And watching Bairstow struggling to middle the ball against the India pacer, former skipper Virat Kohli ruthlessly sledged him using Tim Southee's name. The incident happened at the end of the 14th over as stump mic picked up Kohli's words at change of ends. He said, "Little bit faster than Southee, eh?"

Despite Shami's sensational spell, he managed to return with a solitary wicket, of that of nightwatchman Jack Leach.

India captain Jasprit Bumrah rattled the top order line-up, picking all the three wickets while Mohammed Siraj picked another as England went five down for 84 at Stumps on Day 2.

England trail by 332 runs in the first innings.

Stay updated with the latest Cricket News, IPL Live Scores, and get exclusive insights with the RR vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024 Schedule, match highlights, and more. Explore a comprehensive Cricket Schedule, track the race for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap in IPL 2024, check Virat Kohli performance and stay ahead with all the cricket-related updates on the Hindustan Times website and app.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    author-default-90x90

    At HT Sports Desk, passionate reporters work round the clock to provide detailed updates from the world of sports. Expect nuanced match reports, previews,reviews, technical analysis based on statistics, the latest social media trends, expert opinions on cricket, football, tennis, badminton, hockey,motorsports, wrestling, boxing, shooting, athletics and much more.

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On