On Day 4 of the ongoing Test match between India and England at the Lord’s, it appeared that Virat Kohli sledged James Anderson. India started terribly, losing the openers and then Virat quickly. Amidst this, there were a few heated exchanges between Virat and Anderson. In this article, we take a look at the Twitter reactions as Virat Kohli sledges, James Anderson.
Team India starts off terribly on Day 4
With a 27-run deficit, Team India needed a solid performance on Day 4. However, in the first few hours itself, the team is looking down the barrel. After the openers got out, Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli looked to steady the boat. However, the Indian captain fell cheaply, putting India in a precarious position.
Both Virat and Rohit‘s wickets were avoidable and hence, it was disappointing for the fans. While Rohit fell to his pull shot yet again, Virat played at a ball that seemed to be at the seventh stump. The fragile middle-order now has to step up if India must draw the game.
Twitter reacts as Virat Kohli sledges James Anderson
At the end of Day 3, James Anderson fired a few words at Jasprit Bumrah after the latter had bowled a series of bouncers against him. England captain Joe Root had to step in to calm Anderson down. Virat did not have much to say then. On Day 4, too, Anderson was not in a good mood. He said something to Virat Kohli and the Indian captain was quick to give it back to him. The Indian captain looked livid when he said this.
Virat said, “This isn’t your backyard”, to which, James Anderson did not have a reply. However, just a few overs later, Virat lost his wicket. Now, we look at the Twitter reactions that got triggered with Virat’s sledge.
Virat Kohli to Anderson – "You are swearing at me? Like you did to Bumrah?. This isn't your backyard".
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Virat Kohli on different mood. pic.twitter.com/9WiSNPGYfZ
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Virat Kohli said "chirp, chirp and chirp. This is what old age makes you" to James Anderson. pic.twitter.com/o1oM7Nw62L
Advertisement— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 15, 2021
Kohli & Anderson should get it over and done with and kiss already, the tension in unbearable
Advertisement— Kieran (@BerbaSpinCric) August 15, 2021
Kohli sledging Anderson. Love itβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Advertisement— A (@keyboardspamms) August 15, 2021
Kohli vs Anderson = Box Office πΏ#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/kGEDk6Xgk0
Advertisement— India Fantasy (@india_fantasy) August 15, 2021
*Virat Kohli shouts on Anderson*
James Anderson #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/kC7Zrek9mKAdvertisement— D J (@djaywalebabu) August 15, 2021
Verbal spat between Kohli and Anderson has started. Oh boy!
Advertisement— Kanav Baliπ (@Concussion__Sub) August 15, 2021
Kohli and Anderson going at it.#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/9DXyZZ9Bhq
Advertisement— π¬ππππ π³οΈβπ (@outof22yards) August 15, 2021
Anderson and Kohli going at it between every ball. Wonderful stuff. #ENGvIND
Advertisement— Mike Bealing (@Sillytees) August 15, 2021
Do commentators not realise there's some chatter going on in the middle? And if they don't, isn't the broadcaster supposed to let them know?
Rohit's pull shot analysis can happen later.
I want to listen to what's happening between Kohli and Anderson.
Keep mum please.#INDvENGAdvertisement— Ishaan Ahluwalia (@IshAhluwalia) August 15, 2021
Seems like Anderson's display of frustration last evening has given enough reason for Kohli to score a biggie today.#ENGvIND
Advertisement— Akshat (@Akshat_Cricket) August 15, 2021
Kohli – Anderson convo sums up #kohli#INDvENG #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/JfKxCQPQJf
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