In what has been termed as an absolutely meek surrender and an abject performance by the watching public, India has now lost the 2nd Test versus Southafrica in Centurion.
The difference between the two sides and the quality, was always apparent, with the bat, ball and in the field too. And yet, this performance from India have hurt a lot of their fan base out there.
Apart from the Indian captain Virat Kohli who scored an outstanding 153 in the first innings, no other Indian batsmen have to come to the party against what has been a top-class side with top class bowling attack.
Twitter as well hasn”t taken the defeat fine just as yet, everyone expressed their disappointment and brutally honest assessment of this Indian side over the social media network.
Experts from all corners and fans expressed the same with their tweets that went viral in a jiffy.
The IPL auction will take place in Bangalore on January 27 and 28. Just in time for us to forget the SA series. Who said the BCCI can't plan well? #SAvInd
— Ashish Magotra (@clutchplay) January 17, 2018
Ab Sri Lanka ke sath 25 match ki test series rakhenge Indore mein, wahan Sita ji ki kidnapping tak ka hissab lenge ! #INDvSA
— Rofl Gandhi 2.0 🏹 (@RoflGandhi_) January 17, 2018
It's been that kind of a series, India have been in the game 75 per cent of the Test, but the final score has looked like a rout. This innings far more disappointing than Cape Town
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) January 17, 2018
A much anticipated series and it ends in an easy win for South Africa. I thought this was India's best chance but how wrong that was!!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 17, 2018
India has now lost all of their 7 series in Southafrica barring one which they drew in 2010-11 under MS Dhoni. India”s record in Southafrica is an abysmal 19 games, 10 losses, and just 2 wins.
India has now never won a series in Southafrica and Australia. Well, no other Asian side has too but a lot more is expected of Indian Cricket given its current status and riches financially.
India didn”t play any warm-up game before the first test. And only arrived at the Island Nation a week before the first ball was bowled in Cape Town.
And the results are there for everyone to see, India”s bowlers have not bowled consistently well for longer periods of time and the batsmen have been found out against a World Class bowling attack on tough pitches.
This result won”t go down well with Indian Cricket fans and followers for a long time and Twitter reactions are a mere reflection of it.
No. of Tests lost by India in 2016 — 0
No. of Tests lost by India in 2017 —- 1
No. of Tests lost by India in 2018 in first 17 days — 2— Chander Shekhar Luthra (@shekharluthra) January 17, 2018
Sri Lanka in last 16 ODI's:
Lost 7 matches vs India
Lost 5 matches vs Pakistan
Lost 3 matches vs Zimbabwe
Won 1 match vs India— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) January 17, 2018
When India loses like this overseas, we criticise the team. This is not a team issue, it’s a long standing Indian cricket issue, that we have failed to resolve. #INDvSA
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 17, 2018
I’m sure the defeat today will be analysed by the experts and reflected upon by the players. However, as a die-hard supporter of our team, here’s wishing them strength & a deep resolve to make the third test count. Come on India! #INDvSA
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) January 17, 2018
The two favourite songs of the Indian cricket team –
In India: ♬ Home Shanti Home, Shanti Shanti Home. ♬
Outside India: ♬ Main To Away Away Away Away
Lut Gaya ♬#IndvsSA— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) January 17, 2018
Team India Is Best To Debut Your Career Against. Every Debutant Bowler Is Blessed With A 5-fer And Man Of The Match Award. Congrats Lungi Ngidi 💪🙏🇮🇳 #INDvSA #INDvsSA #SAvsIND #SAvIND
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) January 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/yonela_diko/status/953598504022179841
Team India doing "Lungi Dance" in South Africa at this moment. Lungi on Fire 🙂
— Narendra Nath Mishra (@iamnarendranath) January 17, 2018
I have always rallied around the boys during difficult times, but this time around I'm hurt and angered by the kind of cricket they have played. No fight at all, no application. Abject surrender. This is what happens when you invite SL-hammer, humiliate them. Poor Cricket #SAvIND
— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) January 17, 2018
Test cricket gives you an opportunity to showcase your true character and comeback.Its a challenging task for India and I am sure they will exhibit lot of self belief & fight.Have small targets in mind and try to achieve it. My best wishes #SAvIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 17, 2018
It’s not Kohlis fault though,he just thinks Ishant and Rohit are his in-laws.. #SAvIND
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) January 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/mallik_muzammil/status/953576545582370816
Asian teams are yet to win a Test series in South Africa and Australia. #SAvInd
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) January 17, 2018
Too stunned by this loss… on THIS pitch. The captain needs to answer a few questions in earnest and not the go-around way. #SAvInd
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) January 17, 2018
Virat Kohli carrying Indian pitch to South Africa for better performance in next match. #IndvSA #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/6GhZQaynLt
— rahul (@ImmatureBoy_) January 17, 2018
India will look back at this Test with regret….lots of missed opportunities. Cost them the Test and the series. #SAvIND
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 17, 2018
First series loss for India under Virat Kohli's captaincy in any format (captain in whole series). #SAvInd
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) January 17, 2018
Lost the first test by 72 runs. This one by 135 runs. We are gonna tour England and Australia after this series.#SAvInd pic.twitter.com/9oA7GjXlPz
— Karan Talwar (@BollywoodGandu) January 17, 2018
What a Special debut for @NgidiLungi 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. May the Lord keep you injury free and I have no doubt you will stay shining bro! ✨👊🏽🙌🏽👍🏽 #SAvIND
— Sibonelo Makhanya (@Sibzmakhanya) January 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/953565917090234369
Ngidi has been absolutely sensational…playing in place of Steyn….and didn’t let anyone miss the great man. Super Debut. #SAvIND
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 17, 2018
Virat dropped Kumble, catches, and Rahane. This is where we lost the series. #SAvIND
— Manya (@CSKian716) January 17, 2018
Series win. Well done men
Special performance from Lungi, well done bud 👊🏼#ProteasFire— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 17, 2018
After this loss I dnt want to hear that line… their are lots of positives to be taken from this game😡👋
— Sunandan Lele (@sunandanlele) January 17, 2018
Lot Of People was Trolling Lungi Ngidi For his name, but guys give some respect for his fantastic Performance on debut.. #SAvIND
— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) January 17, 2018
– by Kashish Chadha