Twitter Reaction | Gambhir Unhappy as Hardik Snatches Virat Kohli’s Gifted Bat from Rinku Singh

During the 1st T20 match between India and Sri Lanka, a moment of controversy emerged when Hardik Pandya snatched a bat from Rinku Singh.

In the first T20I match between India and Sri Lanka on July 27, 2024, India emerged victorious with a 43-run win. Batting first, India set a challenging total of 213/7, thanks to a brilliant half-century by captain Suryakumar Yadav (58) and a strong 49 by Rishabh Pant. Yashasvi Jaiswal (40) and Shubman Gill (34) also contributed to the team’s strong start.

Sri Lanka got off to a good start in their chase, with opener Pathum Nissanka scoring 79 runs. However, the Indian bowlers, led by Axar Patel (2/38) and Arshdeep Singh (2/24), managed to take wickets at regular intervals and derail the Sri Lankan chase. Sri Lanka was eventually bowled out for 170 in 19.2 overs.

The victory marked a successful start for India under the leadership of their new captain, Suryakumar Yadav. The second T20I of the series is scheduled for the next day, and India will be looking to continue their winning momentum.

The incident occurred as Rinku Singh, a promising young player. Hardik Pandya intervened and took the bat from Rinku. This act raised eyebrows and led to immediate reactions from those watching, including former cricketer Gautam Gambhir.

Gautam Gambhir Unhappy as Hardik Pandya Snatches Virat Kohli’s Bat from Rinku Singh