Cheteshwar Pujara trolls Michael Vaughan: Signs 4-year-old Australia whitewash tweet

Before the India vs England 1st Test at Headingley, Cheteshwar Pujara humorously confronted former England captain Michael Vaughan by signing a framed tweet from Vaughan predicting a 4-0 Australia whitewash against India during the 2020-21 series.

The tweet, posted after India’s crushing defeat in the first Test in Adelaide where they were bowled out for their lowest-ever Test score of 36 in the second innings, had forecasted a clean sweep by Australia.

However, India defied expectations with a remarkable turnaround, winning the second Test in Melbourne. This comeback was highlighted by a fantastic century from stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane, which many described as a sporting miracle.

Pujara’s playful act on live TV during the Sony Sports Network pre-game broadcast not only embarrassed Vaughan but also served as a reminder of India’s resilience and ability to overturn dire predictions.

“This was no typical present,” the broadcast noted, emphasizing the significance of the signed tweet as a symbol of India’s unexpected triumph.

The incident underscores the ongoing cricketing rivalry and the spirited banter that accompanies it, with Pujara’s gesture capturing the moment India silenced critics and rewrote the narrative of that series.

This episode also reflects the unpredictability of cricket, where even confident forecasts can be upended by determined performances on the field.

Cheteshwar Pujara playfully trolled former England captain Michael Vaughan by signing a framed tweet from Vaughan predicting a 4-0 Australia whitewash against India in 2020-21. The gesture came before the India-England Test at Headingley, highlighting India’s remarkable comeback after a historic low score in Adelaide.