All eyes were on Ahmedabad as team India locked horns with Australia in the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to earlier reports, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached the stadium to watch the match. But, reports were also there that India could be handed a debut Test cap to Ishan Kishan.
Both Prime Ministers reached and celebrated the 75 years of friendship between India and Australia. They also had a lap of honour on a golf car before the start of the match. Then, they attended the national anthem with all players. But, an image has now gone viral where Ishan Kishan was found in a compromising position just before meeting Narendra Modi.
Here is the shared image:
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) March 9, 2023
“He’s a left-hander, can play attacking (cricket),” - Rohit Sharma on Ishan Kishan
Speaking about the image, Narendra Modi was seen shaking hands with all Indian players ahead of the match as skipper Rohit Sharma was introducing him to the players. Then, Ishan Kishan was found putting his hands inside his trousers just before meeting the Prime minister. Seeing that, fans went crazy and shared some funny tweets and memes over social media.
However, in the pre-match press conference, Rohit Sharma confirmed that Rishabh Pant has been a big miss for them in this series. He also said that Ishan Kishan was selected for his attacking nature. But, Rohit said that KS Bharat will be supported in the upcoming matches.
Rohit said: “When we knew that he (Pant) is not going to be available for us, that was one of the reasons we got Ishan (Kishan) in. He’s a left-hander, can play attacking (cricket). Speaking about (KS) Bharat, he has spent a lot of time in domestic cricket, Ranji Trophy, India A, zonals and he has scored a lot of runs. So, it will be slightly unfair to judge him on these kinds of wickets. Especially if someone is making their debut, you have got to give him enough room or innings for him to set himself up for a big score. That is important.”
Here is how fans have reacted to the viral image of Ishan Kishan before the Ahmedabad Test:
Ishan Kishan checking Babar Azam
— Prasun Jha (@jprasun21) March 9, 2023
Ishan kishan Pakistan ko dekh Raha h 😂
— Mogambo (@IamMogambo_) March 9, 2023
Modiji soon after going back pic.twitter.com/KOgmrLMxfF
— vhrr (@vhrr16572668) March 9, 2023
— RUDRESH (@rudreshsanap) March 9, 2023
Prepare for headshake i means handshake 🤝
— Stark (@Stark_JC85) March 9, 2023
Searching achhe din in front of innovator of achhe din.
— Professor Calculus (@techieinequity) March 9, 2023
Ye Kahi aur Hello bol raha hai
— Crickology (@TheNewIndia47) March 9, 2023
Agar dhyan se dekha jaye sabki najar galat jagah h hein dhyan se dekho
— Keshav Singhal (@stxrnritxxr) March 9, 2023
Traumatized pic.twitter.com/6xfU4tIf9S
— Anishaaaa🥂 (@Anishaaaa_1) March 9, 2023