WTC Final: Twitter drops in despair as Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara lose wickets to poor shot selection

The reserve day of the World Test Championship Final saw India coming down to bat with Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. It was clear cut that if results have to be taken out of the game, India had to play an attacking brand of cricket. There were high hopes both from Pujara and Kohli as they are known as greats of the Test game. However, what followed next was no less than a horrific sight for Indian fans.

It was seen from starting only how New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson was wreaking havoc on all as he bagged a classy fifer in the first innings. He came to Kiwi’s rescue this time again and sent back both Kohli and Pujara in no time. However, it was not one of the very brilliant deliveries by the NZ pacer rather both the Indian batsmen made a poor shot selection.

As both of them were expected to display a great sense of discipline and character on the final day of the marquee event, Twitter lost its cool when they made a silly choice of shot. Kohli (13)  was caught BJ Watling on Jamieson’s delivery on slips and Pujara (15) got caught by Ross Taylor.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Virat Kohli-Cheteshwar Pujara’s shot selection

Kohli and Pujara stupidity brought India on double edge sword now. #NZvIND #ICCWorldTestChampionship

— Armin (@dharmendayal) June 23, 2021

Bright sunshine. Best conditions for batting. No excuse for getting out like this. #Kohli #Pujara#WTC21 #INDvNZ

— Krishnadev Roy (@the_krishnadev) June 23, 2021

Pujara defence is again breached. Can't remember the last time he scored a ton or batted for more than 180 balls. He is just puje hype and nothing else. #INDvsNZ #WTC2021

— DGaurav (@KohliViratinfo) June 23, 2021

Kohli got out as if he couldn't handle a little bit bouncy ball outside off stump. Pujara, well he just gave catching practice.

— Sudhakar G (@isudhakarg) June 23, 2021

#INDvsNZ Indian to #TeamIndia now 😂🤣🤣 #WTC2021Final #ViratKohli Kohli Pujara #Jamieson pic.twitter.com/koQBUSLzip

— rohit (@rohitrajoffici5) June 23, 2021

Rohit got out to poor judgement, kohli and Pujara got out to poor shots😥😥

— Anju #TeamIndia (@Deep_Point_) June 23, 2021

Sir dukh rha tha toh 15min ke liye so gaya
Uth ke dekha toh Kohli Pujara dono out ho gaye🙂

— Namikaze (@101_vaibhav) June 23, 2021

@BCCI Time to get retirement from International cricket @ Pujara
Not performing India and outside India for the last 5 test Series

Kohli time to resign from captaincy. Last year I told he will never win a single ICC trophy as a captain in future as well.

— Jagan (@Jagan68299457) June 23, 2021

They say it's good batting conditions to bat on right now and then their is world class Batsmen like Kohli & Pujara got out cheaply. Kyle Jemieson turning out to be the nightmare for batters in Test Cricket. #INDvNZ #WTC21

— Maharaj Patil (@IamViruLover) June 23, 2021

Pujara and kohli to fans:#WTC2021Final pic.twitter.com/59bS3wCmKD

— Shubhank Verma /शुभांक वर्मा🇮🇳 (@sanatani_verma) June 23, 2021

Kohli pointing Pujara's wicket as Pata hai hum WTC kaha haare.. Pujara out hotey hi hum haar gaye 😂😭😭

— Binoy Dahal (@IamBXD) June 23, 2021

Kohli Pujara went into over cautiousness against Jamieson and paid price.

Playing ball to its merit important and backing one's strength.

— Abhinandan Nahata (@cricketgyani_an) June 23, 2021

It can be seen that Jamieson has been doing all the magic for the New Zealand team and already has seven wickets under his belt so far. India currently has Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant on the crease and would be keen to put a respectable score on the board. India is currently moving up with a lead of 57 runs (at the time of writing).

Pant, Rahane, and certainly Ravindra Jadeja are expected to boost the pace of the game to have results in their favour. The weather is expected to be pleasant for the day and both of the teams will be trying to get the results in their favour for the high-profile event. It will be a thing to see, how the World Test Championship will unfold as the day progresses.