Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara had a funny moment with former England captain Michael Vaughan during a broadcast show before the India vs England 1st Test at Headingley.
Pujara walked onto the set holding a framed printout of Vaughan’s old tweet from 2020, where Vaughan had predicted a 4-0 series win for Australia against India. This tweet came after India were bowled out for just 36 runs in the first Test at Adelaide during the 2020-21 series.
But as we know, India made a stunning comeback and went on to win the series 2-1, including a famous win at the Gabba, where Australia had not lost in over 30 years.
Pujara, who was one of the heroes of that series, asked Vaughan to sign the tweet on live TV. The moment made everyone laugh, including fellow commentator Sunil Gavaskar. Vaughan took the joke sportingly and signed the frame with a smile.
The fun exchange showed the friendly side of cricket, and fans loved how Pujara used humour to remind Vaughan of how wrong his prediction was. It was a perfect example of how even serious players can have a good laugh, especially when the joke is backed by a historic win.
ENG Vs IND, 1st Test: India & England Players Observe Minute's Silence As A Mark Of Respect For Ahmedabad Plane Victims; Video
In a poignant show of solidarity and respect, players from both India and England, along with match officials, have been seen wearing black armbands during the ongoing 1st Test match at Leeds. The players and officials also observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to the victims.
On June 12, a devastating plane crash near Ahmedabad claimed numerous lives. In response, players from both nations paused pre-match routines, observed a minute of silence, and wore black armbands, a gesture of respect and grief.
The choice to wear armbands beautifully demonstrated unity within the cricket world. Both teams, recognizing the weight of the tragedy, came together in shared mourning before resuming the high-stakes battle. England cricket's official handle on X expressed their grief towards victims and announced that both camps will wear black armbands as a mark of respect.
