Published: Oct 01, 2016, 04:35 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 01, 2016, 08:13 PM (IST)
Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir continues to be in headlines, especially among the fans, despite not getting selected in the playing XI for India in the second Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This is an iconic game for India as it’s the 250th Test for the hosts at home with the first one being played back in 1933. Gambhir did not get a chance to play in the second Test as Shikhar Dhawan got a nod ahead as the second opener with Murali Vijay. As per media reports, prior to the match Gambhir was very likely to play the second Test.
Gambhir didn’t get to play but was seen fielding as a replacement for some player in the team. He is known to be a good fielder at short point, silly point, forward short leg, etc. On the second day of the match, Gambhir was fielding at short point when New Zealand were 51 for 3 in the 14th over. Off the third ball of the 14th over, by Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, a front foot cut from Luke Ronchi went towards the left of short point where Gambhir was positioned. The ball traveled at a good speed to, which Gambhir got his hands but couldn’t grab it .
Well, it wasn’t very difficult neither easy but skipper Kohli applauded Gambhir for his efforts. Kohli didn’t mind that but fans on social media took it quite seriously as they started trolling him.
Catch it catch it catch it!!!! Oh. Out of all the people its gg who dropped it.where is vk? #indvsnz @BCCI
— Troll_crkt (@mittalk009) October 1, 2016
#gambhir … u just dug your own grave.. #indvsnz That was a sitter .. — Bharat (@Barry_Redd) October 1, 2016
Gambhir drops Ronchi! Now that won’t make him and Virat besties!! #IndvsNZ — DS (@Wise_Cricket) October 1, 2016
#Gambhir spills one. Now I understand how #ShikharDhawan keeps his place just by catching properly. #IndVsNZ
— Praveen J (@jpraveensn) October 1, 2016
Dropped catch from Gambhir.. Hehe
— W Walker (@Desp_erado) October 1, 2016
Gautam Gambhir dropped the catch and Virat Kohli applauding the effort.. Wow #IndvNZ — Cristiano (@KingViratian) October 1, 2016
Gautam Gambhir could have made a huge impact on this game there. Dropped NZ best batter. Never been a safe fielder anyways..#INDvNZ — Saurav Jha (@iamsauravjha) October 1, 2016
Catch dropped by Gambhir .. And chance of selection too #indvsnz
— भाईसाहब (@Bhai_saheb) October 1, 2016
gambhir- you have been dropped, sorry
gambhir – okduring match
kohli – mc, catch kyon drop kiya?
g- living up to my selection, sorry— Rohith Sundararaman (@rohsun) October 1, 2016
#Gambhir has just dropped. May the speed of the ball and reaction time mattered.
— Apoorv Kumar (@OnlyApoorv) October 1, 2016
India scored 316 in the first innings and are currently in a strong position. One can expect another victory on the cards for them in their iconic 250th Test at home.
