“Excellent Test batsman”: Fans troll after Tilak Varma falls cheaply in 1st IND vs ENG T20I

India’s vice-captain Tilak Varma was dismissed cheaply after England produced another brilliant piece of fielding in the five-match T20I series opener in Durham on Wednesday (July 1).

England produce another fielding masterclass to dismiss Tilak Varma

England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood bowled a low full toss aimed at the stumps. Tilak moved deep inside the crease and tried to play a smart scoop shot towards fine leg to collect an easy boundary.

But the shot did not come off properly. The ball took the inside part of the left-handed batter’s bat and went high in the air instead of clearing the fielder. Liam Dawson, who was fielding at short fine leg, reacted brilliantly at the right moment.

Dawson ran backwards, kept his eyes on the ball, and completed a superb catch well above his head despite losing his balance. With that excellent catch, England sent Tilak back to the pavilion after scoring 13 runs off 13 balls, as Saqib Mahmood got another scalp in Durham.

More to follow…