Russel Arnold takes a jibe at Team India with cocky fact, gets trolled on Twitter
Galle: Former Sri Lankan cricketer Russel Arnold was brutally ridiculed on Twitter after he attempted to take a dig at Team India. Russel, who now works as a cricket commentator, did not expect the visitors to dominate the first Test in the first few days and was highly optimistic about Sri Lanka bouncing back.
Soon after India crossed the 500-run mark on day 2, Arnold proudly pointed out to the Colombo Test in 1997 where Sri Lanka put on a mammoth 952 in reply to India’s surplus score of 500.
The last time India scored 500+ against SL in SL in the first innings of a Bilateral test match.... SL replied with 952 #Fact #SLvIND
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 27, 2017
The tweet did not go down well with many Indian fans, with one particular fan stating it would be a big achievement for Sri Lanka if they achieved the reverse of the gigantic figure. The dart came close to the bullseye in the end as the home team just managed to add 32 more runs in the 2nd innings.
Reverse the digits, even if Sri Lanka get 259 I'll be surprised.
— Pradhyoth (@Pradhyoth1) July 27, 2017
Others soon joined in and took no time to troll the Sri Lankan commentator:
u need attention buddy ,I can understand #SLvIND
— JK (@duraijagadeesh) July 27, 2017
— Ravi Maestri (@ravimaestri) July 27, 2017
— Hariharan Durairaj (@hari_durairaj) July 27, 2017
Hundred up for Herath, Dilruwan and Lahiru kumara
— Viji Varnan (@Viji_Varnan) July 27, 2017
😂😂😂😂 #INDvSL #SLvIND @SPN_Cricket @OfficialSLC @RusselArnold69 @HerathRSL @BCCI @ICC
Be Cool. Don't bark. 😂😂😂
— Viji Varnan (@Viji_Varnan) July 27, 2017
Hope u will understand. pic.twitter.com/dFXgAS5MVc
Please continue your #1minSilence meditation again. Ur pressure has increased after indian batting..#IndvsSL #SLvIND #pujara #shikhardhawan
— Kim Jong-fUn.!! (@iamVinuChandar) July 27, 2017
Will Lanka score 20% of 952 ??
— sunil shenoy (@sunil_shenoy) July 27, 2017
At this rate looks like we won't pass 952 in the next 6 matches combined #truth
— Theekshana Jayakody (@TJ_SL) July 27, 2017
— Thiyags (@ThiyagIntrepid) July 27, 2017
— Rajesh (@zenithraaj) July 27, 2017
😂 haha Russell Arnold is digging stats to feel better #SLvIND
— warrior (@warrior_nijjar) July 27, 2017
Earlier in the day, Virat Kohli’s men continued their onslaught on the Sri Lankans after opting to bat on Day three, taking a gigantic lead of 498 runs. However, if India does manage to scalp a victory, Russel might soon rue his overconfident tweet.
