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The fifth and f𝕴inal T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned due to persistent rain at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Only 3.3 overs were bowled in the match, and in that period, India, after being asked to bat first, had managed to post 28/2 with both Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the hut.
Being a series decider, many fans expected a cracker of a game, but the continued drizzle ruled out all the chances of what could be a perfect match. However, more than the cricket act𒈔ion, there was one incident involving Gaikwad that grabb♎ed the maximum eyeballs that left netizens fuming.
A video of Gaikwad went viral all over soci🐓al media on Sunday, where he was spotted gesturiꩲng to a groundsman to maintain distance and looking the other way.
The incident t🦄ook place during the rain break when Gaikwad was sitting in the dugout. The young India opener was approached by a groundsman for a selfie, but Gaikwad denied the req﷽uest and was seen asking the groundsman to maintain the proper distance from him.
Here is the video:
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The short clip became the talk of the town on social media as many fans and supporters expressed their anger at Gaikwad for his disrespectfꦚul behaviour towards the groundsman. Quite a few users tagged BCCI and urged the apex Indian crick⛎et board to take action against the Pune-born cricketer.
Here is how Netizens reacted:
the gesture you have shown to the real heroes (Groundsman) is unacceptable in gentleman's game. Your shameful behavior will not be tolerated. Learn from and other teammates how to treat with Unsung heroes.
— Koushik Chakraborty (@koushik_95)
Ruturaj Gaikwad disrespecting Groundsman. This arrogance and attitude is very bad man. First learn respecting People.
And no bio bubble this series.— Vicky Shinde (@iamshinde83)
Ruturaj Gaikwad showing attitude while taking selfie with 'groundsman' not anyone can treat everyone equal like Rohit Sharma ❤️
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_)
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Ruturaj Gaikwad 'mistreating, disrespecting' groundsman 'Worst behaviour' have to teach some sense then go to international cricket
— Arav Choudhary (@iaravchoudhary)
Being humble makes you greatest ❤️
It's just a start of you career and very long way to go. That's the tweet
— Pushkraj Priyanka Lanjekar (@impushkraj)
Worst Attitude … First Learn Respect
— சாமானியன் (@theprof44432954)
Shame! Shame! Shame!
Unfortunately my friends I have to say this is Spoiled, His attitude had defines his character and that's "Cheap"!! 🤬— Sport Enthusiast (@frolic_waseem)
“Very disappointed we didn’t get a full game for the end of an exciting tour. We started pretty well, pity we could not see the outcome. We can’t control the weather. I am sure the future series against India will be interesting like this one,” said Proteas stand-in skipper Keshav Maharaj after the game.
