Sarfaraz Khan

When Ducks Fly: Shastri Takes Aim at Kohli and Company!

Catch the hilarious roast from Ravi Shastri as he calls out Virat Kohli and four others for their duck antics!

In an unexpected turn of events during the first Test against New Zealand, cricket fans were left in fits of laughter and shock as five prominent Indian batters – Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and R Ashwin – all fell victim to ducks in the first innings. This rare occurrence not only made headlines but also sparked a flurry of memes and jokes across social media. Everybody was pointing fingers, but one of the loudest voices amidst all the chaos belonged to none other than former Indian team coach, Ravi Shastri.

Ravi Shastri, with his characteristic candor, seized the opportunity to roast these cricket giants, dubbing it a ‘duck party’. He playfully noted the unusual situation where five batters, who are usually reliable, went down without scoring. Shastri's tongue-in-cheek remarks ignited discussions among fans about the delicate balance of cricket – how quickly fortunes can change, and how even the best can have their off days. The cricketing community collectively held its breath as they wondered how these seasoned players would bounce back in the remaining matches of the series.

As fans engaged in debates about strategies and performances, the “duck party” symbolism found its way into conversations everywhere. Social media lit up with puns, theories, and new witty nicknames for the five dismissed players. Some fans even suggested that Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, and the others should start a support group for fellow ‘duck victims’, blending humor with a touch of camaraderie amidst their shared misfortune on the field. Cricket, after all, brings people together, be it through triumph or calamity.

In the grand scheme of cricketing history, ducks happen – in fact, they’ve happened quite a bit! The record for the most ducks in international cricket is held by former Zimbabwean player, Elton Chigumbura, with a staggering 42 ducks across all formats. Meanwhile, on a lighter note, Indian wicketkeeper MS Dhoni once made headlines for his incredible ability to turn the tides, having not experienced a duck in his last 358 ODI innings! In the world of cricket, sometimes it takes a few humorous moments to remind us why we love the game!