• Fans trolled Gautam Gambhir after Arshdeep Singh set the tone for India with his early breakthroughs in the 3rd T20I against Australia.

  • Fans questioned Gambhir’s decision to keep Arshdeep out of the first two matches of the series.

Fans troll Gautam Gambhir after Arshdeep Singh gives India a perfect start in 3rd T20I against Australia
Fans troll Gautam Gambhir after Arshdeep Singh gives India a cracking start in the Hobart T20I (Image Source: X)

After missing out on the first two T20Is, Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh finally got his much-awaited opportunity in the third T20I against Australia, currently underway at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. India made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in Arshdeep, Jitesh Sharma, and Washington Sundar in place of Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, and Kuldeep Yadav.

Arshdeep Singh gives India a cracking start

India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first, and his decision paid off instantly as Arshdeep provided a dream start for the visitors. The left-arm pacer struck in the very first over, removing the dangerous Travis Head on just the fourth ball of the match.

Arshdeep didn’t stop there. Returning for his second over, he continued his fiery spell and dismissed Josh Inglis on the third ball, leaving the hosts reeling early in their innings. His ability to swing the new ball and maintain discipline under pressure proved crucial as India looked to bounce back after losing the second T20I.

The 26-year-old pacer has been one of India’s most consistent bowlers in the T20I format in recent years, especially known for his death-over accuracy. His impactful comeback immediately grabbed attention — both for his performance and for the decision to bench him in the earlier games.

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Fans troll Gautam Gambhir after Arshdeep’s explosive start

As Arshdeep set the tone for India with his early breakthroughs, fans took to social media to express both joy and frustration. Many fans questioned head coach Gautam Gambhir’s decision to keep Arshdeep out of the first two matches of the series. Supporters argued that Arshdeep, being one of India’s leading T20I wicket-takers in recent times, should have been part of the playing XI from the beginning. His fiery spell against Australia prompted a flood of reactions, memes, and sarcastic comments aimed at Gambhir, with many saying that the pacer had ‘answered with the ball.’

Here’s how fans reacted:

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