After England put up a batting exhibiting to close down on 395/7 in the first innings, the focus now shifts to the Indian innings who have to surpass 289 run mark to nullify any chances of an innings defeat. The cornerstone of the innings was again on the opening pair of Murali Vijay and KL Rahul but they failed to make a mark and got out cheaply. India are 17/2 after rain hit the proceedings and the “Men in Blue” are again on a brink to repeat the history of poor run at away tours. There has been huge debate over India’s poor run run in England but a tweet from former Sri Lankan cricketer Russell Arnold has been the centre of attention.
Arnold tweeted “The last time Sri Lanka played a test at Lords … it was a draw — just saying”. His words were certainly not entertained by the passionate Indian fans and they blasted him with their tweets.
The last time India toured SL….
It was 9-0 — just saying— Partha Mukherjee (@viratian_partha) August 12, 2018
Ohhh Srilanka plays test Cricket too…Good to know that!!!!
— POTLI BABA KI (@ashish_bijalwan) August 12, 2018
How Russel still Angry on defeat 0-9 against india it lots hurt still paining if u have guts than win in india test match with ur any legend
— Vijay Singh ?? (@vijay_Singh84) August 12, 2018
The last time Sri Lanka played a test at Wanderers..it was an innings defeat against Proteas – just saying
— Arjun Prasad (@arjun2109) August 12, 2018
Oh russel u still alive ?? When was the last time Srilanka played proper cricket ? Pls answer if u knw about cricket. Bloody arai mandaiyaaaa
— Thaga (@Thagakannan) August 12, 2018
Oh wait Lanka!!! In the last 10 years they have won just 2(at their home) matches against India, losing 9. Do you have any shame? – #JustAsking pic.twitter.com/oLXCQGgIVK
— Introvert (@BoredCricketFan) August 12, 2018
You should look at this before trolling… just saying 1/3 pic.twitter.com/K2NvwgoZq0
— RV (@RDevadhirajan) August 12, 2018
