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The cricketing world was buzzing with excitement as the third day of the second Test between India and England unfolded at Vizag. However, amidst the cheers and celebration, there was one player who found himself in the crosshairs of disappointment – KS Bharat. The local boy, playing at his home ground, failed to make a significant impact with the bat yet again, trigg🗹ering a flurry 🎀of memes from frustrated fans.
The unimpressive day for KS Bharat
As the third day of the Test progressed, India witnessed a commendable performance with sensational centuries from Shubman Gill (104) and valuable contributions from Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin. Despite favourable batting conditions, India fell short of stretching their lead to the 400-run mark, getting bundled out for 255. Amidst the batting collapse, KS Bharat’s soft dismissal for a mere six runs drew attention and disappointment.
Fans express frustration
Bharat, the wicketkeeper from Andhra Pradesh, has been struggling to fin🥃d his form in Test cricket. With 12 Tests under his belt, he has failed to score a single fifty, accumulating only 221ಌ runs at a meagre average of 20.09. Concerns about his wicketkeeping skills have also surfaced, adding to the frustration of fans who had high hopes for the local talent.
The soft dismissal in Vizag
Bharat’s dismissal, hitting straight into the hands of Ben Stokes in the Vizag Test, became the focal point of fan ire. The soft nature of the dismissal added to the disappointment, leaving fans questioning Bharat’s ability to withstand pressure in crucial situations.
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Netizens spark meme fest
As soon as Bharat’s wicket fell, fans took to social media to unleash a meme fest, expressing their disappointment and frustration. The memes ranged from playful jabs at Bharat’s batting form to critical reflections on his Test cricket statistics. Netizens did not hold back in highlighting Bharat’s struggles, creating a virtual storm of humour and critique.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
KS Bharat after he's given out in Vizag
— Varun (@wizardrincewind)
Me waiting for KS Bharat performance:
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari)
Ks bharat reaction after he realizingജ that he got selected for next three test
— Krishna Gupta (@RGupta67311277)
KS Bharat in Indian Team
— Aparna (@AppeFizzz)
Indian fans when theಞy see KS Bharat in playi🧸ng XI again in next match
— Jenish Savaliya (@JenishS45)
Lꦍagta hai ye match ks Bharat ka farew🥃ell match bhi hoga
— Aryan kruger | (@Aryanexists)
KS Bharat & Sanju Samson 🤝
— Sia⋆ (@siappaa_)
KS Bharat and Sachin Tendulkar are tღhe lucky players to play their farewell test at th꧑eir home ground.
— Rahul Bhojwani (@SindhiAadmi)
Indian playing XI has 5 batsmans , 2 all rounders, 3 b𒁃owlers and 1 KS Bharat.
— Nilxcasm (@tiredictfan0)
KS Bharat in Every Match :-
— Sukham 𝕏 🇮🇳 (@ThandeDimagWala)
Rohit to KS Bharat in next match
— Aparna (@AppeFizzz)
KS Bharat is playing on which new Andhra Quota ? Seems a selectioꦛn purely done by Dravid. Should back any new youngster than Bharat (who keeps hitting long hops straight to fielders)
— Rushabh (@RushabhSurana3)
KS Bharat's Specialty
— Bii2 🇮🇳 (@realbii2)
KS Bharat's only flex is that no one can abuse him by mentioning his name or else they will be considered anti-national 😹
— Pinch hitter (@43off34)
Ks Bharat in indian team 😹
T💫ime to give debut cap to dhruv jurel in third test
— Shivam 🚩 (@Shivam_pal_18)
Wicket-keeper ❌
Batting ❌
My boy KS Bharat is pജlaying from country name quota— Div🦁 (@div_yumm)