Although the Indian team is enjoying their outing in the ongoing tour to Sri Lanka, they have suffered a major blow ahead of the second T20I. All-rounder Krunal Pandya came out Covid-19 positive and won’t participate in the remaining matches. Furthermore, eight players who came in contact with the southpaw, have tests negative for the virus but the reports suggest that they will not be allowed to take part in the remaining two T20Is owing to safety measures.
As a result, the Indian team will have to find a playing XI without 9 of their crucial players for the upcoming game. If the report happens to be true, the visiting team might’ve failed to field a competitive playing XI. With this news becoming the talk of the town, many fans and experts presented their opinion, and former Indian opener, Wasim Jaffer also did the same so but in his own trademark style.
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Taking to Twitter, Wasim Jaffer posted a hilarious meme showcasing how Rahul Dravid, who’s India’s interim coach for the Sri Lanka tour, would take the field with VVS Laxman in the second T20I. The former opener apparently shared a merged picture in three parts. It also contained a snap from Dravid’s famous ‘Indiranagar ka Gunda’ commercial for Cred.
Although jokingly, Wasim Jaffer showed Dravid would call VVS Laxman and his other former teammates as some of the crucial cogs are unavailable for the the selection for the last two gam. Captioning the meme, Wasim Jaffer wrote: ‘A story in 3 parts. SL isn’t ready’. Netizens found Jaffer’s antics hilarious once again as the comment section got flooded in time.
A story in 3 parts. SL isn't ready 😎 #SLvIND #RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/pylQtxq1GV
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 28, 2021
During his playing days, Rahul Dravid was known for embracing any challenge coming his way. However, ‘The Wall’ retired from international cricket in 2012 and his comeback on the 22 yards is highly unlikely. Notably, the second T20I was initially scheduled to take place on Tuesday (July 27). However, following Krunal’s test, the encounter was postponed to July 28.
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Meanwhile, India had won the preceding ODI series 2-1, walked away with a 38-run triumph in the first T20I. The visitors are currently leading the series by 1-0 margin and they will be eyeing to seal the deal in the upcoming game. On the other hand, Sri Lanka would fight for an equalizer.
