Twitter hilariously trolls Pujara’s first run in 54 balls

India’s number 3 batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was at the crease fifteen minutes into the match after opener KL Rahul went back to the pavilion for a duck. After getting run-out twice in the second Test, Pujara seemed extremely cautious. So much so that he took 54 balls to get off-the-mark. The bowlers teased Pujara outside the off stump and he happy kept leaving the balls. Finally after about 80 minutes Pujara’s wait for a run ended as he flicked the ball towards the on-side off Lungi Ngidi for a single. With this Pujara achieved a rare feat as he became the second slowest Indian to get off the mark in Test cricket.

New Delhi: The Test series against South Africa has been a struggle for the Indian team particularly for the batsmen. In the final Test at Johannesburg, the Proteas quicks yet again tested the Indian top order. A fine bowling display made the batting line-up struggle for runs in the first session of Day 1.

India’s number 3 batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was at the crease fifteen minutes into the match after opener KL Rahul went back to the pavilion for a duck.  After getting run-out twice in the second Test, Pujara seemed extremely cautious. So much so that he took 54 balls to get off-the-mark. The bowlers teased Pujara outside the off stump and he happy kept leaving the balls. Finally after about 80 minutes Pujara’s wait for a run ended as he flicked the ball towards the on-side off Lungi Ngidi for a single. With this Pujara achieved a rare feat as he became the second slowest Indian to get off the mark in Test cricket.

Twitter went berserk over Pujara’s yet another unwanted achievement. Here are some of the funny comments:

 

Best thing I like about Pujara is his confidence. Not saying because he is 0 off 46 balls. But because he has put himself on the IPL auction roster for 75 lakhs.

— I dont know anything. (@ABVan) January 24, 2018

When someone asks pujara to hit century.
Pujara : pic.twitter.com/RhNedD2Zv4

— Mask (@Mr_LoLwa) January 24, 2018

Quality 50 by Pujara. What a knock. 0* off 50. pic.twitter.com/QNxDmsKOvN

— Srini Mama 💲 (@SriniMama16) January 24, 2018

Pic 1: When Pujara comes in to bat
Pic1: When Pujara scores his first run#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/DhIKdPcMIV

— KAJALaneNENU🇮🇳 (@BanarasiBasanti) January 24, 2018

Pujara: if you don't score any run, you won't get run out. pic.twitter.com/CbPkc0nfTN

— Navratna Wayne (@psubatman) January 24, 2018

Rare picture of Rahul Dravid with Pujara. #IndVsSa pic.twitter.com/Xsi0tcqP2x

— शिवम. (@Oye_Protein) January 24, 2018

Kids: Bets on match wins

Adults: Bets on Runs

Legend: Bets on Pujara's 1st runs

— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) January 24, 2018

Pujara wife spotted watching pujara innings.#INDvsAUS#Pujara pic.twitter.com/El0zYMwkQx

— bahubelieber 😒 (@twittteratii) January 24, 2018

Pujara is like a person who walks into a bank without an Aadhaar number.
Just can't open his account.

— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) January 24, 2018

Watching Pujara Bat, right now. pic.twitter.com/PcqJodMfK0

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) January 24, 2018