Fans on Twitter reacted as Indian off-spinner R Ashwin gestures something to Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne after outfoxing him with spin and bounce in the ongoing first Test. They lauded the bowler for his staggering bowling and said that no one can beat him in the mind games
R Ashwin gestures something to Marnus Labuschagne after outfoxing him with spin and bounce
India and Australia are currently locking horns in the first Test of the four-match series in Nagpur. The visitors won the toss and decided to bat first. However, it wasn’t a fruitful start for them as Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj and Mohammad Shami bowled impeccable lines and lengths to send Usman Khawaja (1) and David Warner (1) respectively packing for just 2 runs.
But after that Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne has been highly impressive as they steadied the ship and made sure that they build good platforms. They have batted well against the likes of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
But the battle between Ashwin and Labuschagne has been the standout feature of the game so far. The off-spinner has started playing mind games. Just when the batter looked settled, the pacer came around the wicket and caused trouble.
One incident that caught the attention of many was when during the last ball of the 22nd over. Ashwin bowled delivery on the line of middle and leg stump that spun a lot and beat the defensive inside edge of Labuschagne to rap him on the body.
As soon as Ashwin beat him on turn and bounce, the off-spinner gestured something to the batter, who also in reply said something. Notably, ahead of the game, Labuschagne had said that playing against Ashwin will be like a game of chess.
Here’s the video:
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Fans on Twitter react as R Ashwin gestures something to Marnus Labuschagne after outfoxing him with spin and bounce
As R Ashwin gestures something to Marnus Labuschagne after outfoxing him with spin and bounce, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the bowler for his attitude and playing mind games, giving joyful reactions. Here are some of them:
Chess game between Marnus and Ashwin. pic.twitter.com/zarCq9emZv
Advertisement— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 9, 2023
Ashwin is a very bad chess player https://t.co/Tzur7QRD3w
Advertisement— D (@RogueRook81) February 9, 2023
Advertisement— Prateek Verma (@impat_18) February 9, 2023
Mind game. https://t.co/Tr0lH0r2hD
Advertisement— CricketWallah (@Kane777) February 9, 2023
100% Backchodi from Anna. 🔥🔥 https://t.co/flk7JRdoFI
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Season time https://t.co/ixjuNYyq4r
Advertisement— FAIZAN HOSSAIN (@faizan_2626) February 9, 2023
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Forget about Marnus but here’s Ashwin in the 2023 BGT. Where’s the Tim Paine who said this would be his last series and they can’t wait to get us in the Gabba💀😭 pic.twitter.com/WLRA8YWeoM
Advertisement— Zayn🇨🇭 (@pant_peak) February 9, 2023
@ashwinravi99 Anna in action 🔥🔥
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@MrAsmat555 BGT Rivalry 💀🔥
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Anna🔥
Advertisement— Nickler🇮🇳 (@Nickler1680) February 9, 2023
missing Tim Paine today 😂
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Ravi Ashwin to Marnus Labuschagne – love the BGT! pic.twitter.com/FGWCxLfQxw
Advertisement— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 9, 2023
@ashwinravi99 anna 🤩🤩 https://t.co/6b5S1S77LO
Advertisement— 🐰 (@Noisky97) February 9, 2023
These mind games in BGT is what I crave for qnd was waiting for https://t.co/3SXGEcl8wP
Advertisement— Ankush (@Im_Ankush7) February 9, 2023
BGT mind games started 🔥 https://t.co/MSU0fGvTWw
Advertisement— Harsh (@_harsh20_) February 9, 2023
Ashwin mama changed his action after Australia found his replica pic.twitter.com/jkLvJ7xo5h
Advertisement— Aniruth V.S 🇮🇳 (@aniruth_vs) February 9, 2023
And then the way Marnus reacted 🔥
The BGT mind games have startedAdvertisement— Utsav 💔 (@utsav045) February 9, 2023
Ashwin anna 🔥
Advertisement— Phanindra77 (@Phanindra__07) February 9, 2023
