WTC Final: Off the pitch, walkie-talkies and binoculars catch fan frenzy

Persistent rain continued to disrupt the world check championship last between India and New Zealand as no play was attainable earlier than lunch on Monday.
New Zealand was considerably comfortably positioned at 101/2 after quick bowler Kyle Jamiesen’s 5/31 dismissed India for 217 within the first innings on the third day of the rain-affected inaugural WTC last.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 21, 2021
The first day was utterly washed out whereas solely 64.4 overs could possibly be bowled on the second day.
With little motion on discipline, followers indulged in loads of social media exercise. Mohammed Siraj, who’s on the bench for the sport, was trending after his image from the stands on the Southampton went viral.
Siraj was seen speaking on a walkie-talkie. (Screengrab)
Elsewhere, Rohit Sharma’s higher half, Ritika Sajdeh, utilized the chance for some leg-pulling as she shared an image of her husband and captioned: “Trying to watch the game or spy on us,” in her Instagram story with an image of Rohit with the binoculars.
Rohit Sharma on day three of WTC Final. (Instagram)
Meanwhile, it continued to rain on day 4 on the Ageas Bowl. There is the supply of a reserve day. If the result is a draw, the trophy can be shared.