Taken away by a whisker: Rohit Sharma steals Kohli’s catch; Twitter has a field day making memes
The most-talked about moment of the match was Rohit Sharma’s one-hand catch.
By ET Online | Updated:
History was made at Eden Gardens, on Friday, as the Indian cricket team played its first day-night Test match, against Bangladesh. The event was attended by the who’s who from the world of politics and sports including Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to master blaster Sachin Tendulkar.
However, the moment that everyone is talking about is Rohit Sharma’s glorious one-hand catch which dismissed Bangladesh’s Test captain Mominul Haque in the 11th over. As Haque hit the ball, Indian skipper Virat Kohli, and Sharma both ran to catch the pink ball.
However, Sharma managed to steal the catch. The moment went viral on social media instantly and sparked a meme fest on Twitter.
A Twitter user posted a major throwback to the 2011 World Cup.
World Cup 2011 Flashback #INDvBAN #PinkBallTest https://t.co/twIfofKR8H
Bangladesh was all out for 106 in 30.3 overs, on the first day.
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History Made At Eden: Sania, Sindhu Felicitated; Ganguly, Sachin Watch Kohli & Co In Action
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India played its first-ever Day-Night Test match at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, opposite Bangladesh.This format of the game sees the teams play under floodlights, using a pink ball in place of the regular red.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly were joined by former Team India players including Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev among others in the City of Joy to watch cricket history being made. Tennis ace Sania Mirza, badminton champion PV Sindhu, and boxing legend Mary Kom also joined the cricketers in the stands.
Tendulkar and Ganguly both opted for blue blazers, but added a dash of pink - to mark the monumental occasion. While the master blaster paired his blazer with a pink shirt, the Bengal Tiger sported a pocket square in the same hue.
India played its first-ever Day-Night Test match at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, opposite Bangladesh.This format of the game sees the teams play under floodlights, using a pink ball in place of the regu..
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The opening day of the historic match came to a close with a felicitation ceremony. After a speech by Ganguly, sports stars - including those from fields other than cricket - were felicitated.
Tennis ace Sania Mirza, who kept in theme with the pink ball with her blazer in a bright shade of the colour, was feted by Bangladesh PM Sheik Hasina.
The opening day of the historic match came to a close with a felicitation ceremony. After a speech by Ganguly, sports stars - including those from fields other than cricket - were felicitated.Tennis ..
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Badminton champion PV Sindhu, who was present among the sports stars to watch the match, was also felicitated by Hasina. Ganguly and Tendulkar were also present on stage for the ceremony.
Badminton champion PV Sindhu, who was present among the sports stars to watch the match, was also felicitated by Hasina. Ganguly and Tendulkar were also present on stage for the ceremony.
Six-time world champion Mary Kom was also felicitated by Hasina. The ace pugilist from Manipur is currently gearing up for the Big Bout Boxing league, to be held from December 2 to 21, where she will be part of the NCR Punjab Royals team.
Six-time world champion Mary Kom was also felicitated by Hasina. The ace pugilist from Manipur is currently gearing up for the Big Bout Boxing league, to be held from December 2 to 21, where she will..
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Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Indian skipper Virat Kohli were also presented with mementos at the end of the first day of the D/N Test.
While BCCI Secretary Jay Shah honoured Kohli, Tendulkar recieved the recognition from Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Indian skipper Virat Kohli were also presented with mementos at the end of the first day of the D/N Test. While BCCI Secretary Jay Shah honoured Kohli, Tendulkar r..
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Former Team India players Rahul Dravid and Harbhajan Singh were spotted catching up with Tendulkar at the game. The opening day of the historic Test turned into a reunion of sorts for the former cricketers.
Former Team India players Rahul Dravid and Harbhajan Singh were spotted catching up with Tendulkar at the game. The opening day of the historic Test turned into a reunion of sorts for the former cric..
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Former Indian cricketers in attendance at the match also included Kapil Dev (Top R), Anil Kumble (2nd L), Sadagopan Ramesh, Saba Karim, Sunil Joshi, Ajit Agarkar, Venkatesh Prasad, Dilip Vengsarkar, Mohammed Azharuddin (Bottom R), K Srikkanth and Farokh Engineer.
The cricket legends took a round of the iconic venue in a golf cart.
Indian women team captain Mithali Raj, who was present for the match, also took a round of the ground.
After being reluctant for four years, India finally embraced the Day/Night format for Test cricket, following a strong push from Ganguly.
(With inputs from PTI)
Former Indian cricketers in attendance at the match also included Kapil Dev (Top R), Anil Kumble (2nd L), Sadagopan Ramesh, Saba Karim, Sunil Joshi, Ajit Agarkar, Venkatesh Prasad, Dilip Vengsarkar, ..
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Cricketers Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman were also present at Eden, to watch the momentous match.
Both the stars opted for hues of pink in their wardrobes, and took to social media to share pictures from the stadium.
“We r all set to witness the first pink ball test,” Harbhajan ‘Turbanator’ Singh wrote on Twitter, posting a picture in with the ‘pink cherry’.
Former cricketer VVS Laxman, accessorised his blue blazer with a pink tie. The two stars posed together as they celebrated the landmark moment.
Cricketers Harbhajan Singh and VVS Laxman were also present at Eden, to watch the momentous match.Both the stars opted for hues of pink in their wardrobes, and took to social media to share pictures ..
