The Jethalal connection: TMKOC trends after Ruturaj Gaikwad smashes seven sixes in one over

Playing in the Vijay Hazare Tournament, batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad hit seven sixes in one over. Netizens immediately connected this event to a character, Jethalal, from a famous Indian sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Jethalal's connection to Ruturaj Gaikwad's seven sixes
After the Indian cricketer hit seven sixes in one over, fans were reminded of an episode in Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah in which Jethalal, played by Dilip Joshi, talks about how any batter can score a half-century in one over.

When other characters asked to justify his words, Jethalal told everyone how he hit eight sixes, which comprised two sixes on two no-balls.


This clip is from an episode where the members of the fictional society, Gokuldham Society, were planning to hold a cricket tournament.

Netizens' comment on this cricket world record
One user said that no matter how good Ruturaj Gaikwad's innings were, he could never beat the record of Jethya.

Another user jokingly said that Jethalal's legacy is superior to Rohit Sharma's.

FAQs:

How did Ruturaj Gaikwad score forty-two runs in an over?
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Ruturaj Gaikwad from the Maharashtrian team scored seven sixes- one of which was on a no-ball. He created a world record in cricket history.

When did Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah premiere?
The comedy Indian sitcom first came on television in July 2008. It has been running on television for the past thirteen years. It is widely popular and has a huge fan base. Recently, the show completed its three thousand three hundred episodes.