Twitter reactions: Ambati Rayudu trolled for snail-paced innings

The series opener between hosts Zimbabwe and India was a simple affair. India registered an easy 9 wicket win to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing 169 runs for victory, the new look Indian side led by debutant KL Rahul (100 from 115 balls) and Ambati Rayudu (62 from 120 balls) faced no trouble in overhauling the target.

The match belonged to KL Rahul who became the first Indian debutant ever to hit a century on debut. He received praise for his calm yet well-paced innings. Ambati Rayudu also played the perfect supporting role to the Karnataka batsman, defining his reputation of a rock in the middle order. Unfortunately, he did not receive his share of appreciation and was rather mocked by fans for playing slowly.

His 62 runs knock came at the cost of 120 balls. And, this became the talking point of the match for fans. But, it was a commendable knock. The target set was paltry and Rahul, at the other end, was playing smoothly.

The Hyderabad batsman understood the nature of the wicket perfectly and played out the Zimbabweans with ease without putting any pressure on himself. In was indeed because of him that Rahul could reach his century. Rayudu preferred ticking singles and standing at the non-strikers end to give a chance to Rahul to complete his century.

Also Read – Twitter Reactions: KL Rahul’s brilliant hundred on debut guides India to a 9 wicket victory

Twitterati, however, had some different thoughts and labelled him as Test player. Check out what they had to say.

To all those who r underestimating @RayuduAmbati innings never forget that defending is an art specially in low scoring encounters #ZIMvIND

— Shantanu Srivastava (@Santa_0809) June 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/mrfreaket/status/741635767143895041

Why ambati rayudu playing so slow man…? Eating so many balls… #ZIMvIND

— Ninad Pimpalkhare (@nabvilliers) June 11, 2016

36th – Ambati Rayudu becomes 36th Indian player to score 1000 runs in ODIS.#ZIMvIND

— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) June 11, 2016

it seems ambati rayudu is trying to be a front runner to India's main test team selection!!! #ZIMvIND

— Rahul R (@rahool360) June 11, 2016

#bcci Can someone send message to Ambati Rayudu that he has spent enough time in the middle and start scoring at least singles.

— Srinivasan V (@Srini1958V) June 11, 2016

Dear Ambati Rayudu,playing like this wont confirm a place in tests..play like one day #ZIMvIND

— Ajit Gaud (@AjitGaud) June 11, 2016

Maiden Over, Ambati Rayudu clearly incapable of Playing here, Completely Clueless. Brutal ??? #ZIMvIND

— Lolwale (@sabkilengayab) June 11, 2016

Ambati Rayudu's current Location :

At Non-Strikers End.

— Kuptaan ?? (@Kuptaan) June 11, 2016

Dear Ambati Rayudu..we know u want to play Test Cricket for India..but this is no test cricket but ODI cricket.. #ZIMvIND

— Muzammil VagoZz (@Musammilkv) June 11, 2016

@RayuduAmbati showing the selectors what they will miss in the upcoming tests #caseforselection @BCCI #INDvsZIM

— Shivi Verma (@shiviorama) June 11, 2016

Ambati Rayudu playing good test match.. 🙂

— Տհɑʑz (@SRKsRaeesFan1) June 11, 2016