Watch: Rahul Chahar’s animated send off to Wanindu Hasaranga was met with applause by the Sri Lankan all-rounder.
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Wanindu Hasaranga has been building a star reputation as a player, and on Wednesday he hit the perfect note to be lauded on social media after his gesture towards Chahar. The Indian leg-spinner had bowled a wide leg break to the right-hander, who looked to slash the ball away over the off-side field, only to find the fielder in the circle.
Chahar appeared pumped up by the dismissal, animatedly giving the Sri Lankan all-rounder a mouthful while he trudged off the crease. Hasaranga, however, swayed away from the battle, instead applauding the Indian for the delivery before walking off.
Watch the incident here:
Hasaranga reacts to Chahar’s pumped up celebration 👏
The 🇱🇰 all-rounder applauds the delivery that outfoxed him 🦊
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— SonyLIV (@SonyLIV) July 28, 2021
Hasaranga 🔥 pic.twitter.com/aHJDHkOzRc
— Simran (@CowCorner9) July 28, 2021