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Former England cricketer Nick Compton banters Indian followers, backfires

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Former England cricketer Nick Compton did a Michael Vaughan through the 4th match between India versus England. Compton determined to interact in gentle banter with Indian followers, believing that the match would finish in a draw. However, the England batting line-up collapsed on the fifth and closing day and India managed to clinch the win.
Nick Compton stated on Sunday, “Can’t see this being anything other than a draw! India’s bowling apart from Bumrah will struggle. If only Ashwin was playing… oh Kohli it’s good to have independent thinkers in your team”.
Source: Twitter
He adopted it up on Monday saying, “Where have all my Indian Kohli loving fans gone?” By the beginning of play on fifth Day, Compton felt assured sufficient to say, “Big day for England – a flat wicket and no Ashwin. Lovely opportunity for a record run chase!”
The banter with Indian followers backfired on him as England went on to lose the match within the final session of the 4th match. As India’s win appeared sure, Indian followers returned the favour with curiosity.
Ohhh poor soul what’s your ideas now within the draw https://t.co/V7MpDShNI6— Mithun R Mithz (@Miths_STR) September 6, 2021
Hope you’ll not delete this tweet..🤣#ENGvsIND #England #INDvENG #bumrah https://t.co/n65RtQmYfV— Anish 🇮🇳 (@anish_verma4) September 6, 2021
“If only Ashwin was playing” 😂 https://t.co/xQJKg7wR3Z— सुरभी पाल (@MissCovaxin) September 6, 2021
Whadaaaaa Prediction …Lmao 😂😂 U ought to by no means assert something which isn’t in your hand https://t.co/5vx2i980D7— Spiderman 🕷️🕸️ (@Doge_loverr) September 6, 2021
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has constructed a repute for himself of getting predictions flawed with exceptional frequency. In a latest tiff with Indian followers, the previous cricketer had blamed the pitch on the Narendra Modi Stadium at Ahmedabad after India beat England.