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'If someone went around the corner for a dump and came back...': Ravi Shastri's epic commentary after India lost six wickets in 11 balls

'If someone went around the corner for a dump and came back...': Ravi Shastri's epic commentary after India lost six wickets in 11 balls
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer-turned commentator Ravi Shastri once again became talk of the town as he came up with a witty remark after India lost six wickets in 11 balls for no run on the opening day of the second and final Test in Cape Town on Wednesday.India collapsed to 153 all out in their first innings in the final session after skittling out South Africa for 55 on Day 1. It was the first time in history that a team lost 6 wickets without adding a run and as always Shastri stole the limelight with his on-air gem. "If someone went around the corner for a dump, and has come back, India have been bowled out for 153," the former India coach Shastri said while commentating.
After losing their fifth wicket at 153 in 33.1 overs, the next five Indian batters were dismissed without the addition of any runs. This sudden collapse without scoring any additional runs is an unusual and extraordinary event in cricket, making it a historic and memorable moment in the game.Kohli emerged as the top-scorer for India with 46 runs, while captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill contributed 39 and 36 runs, respectively. Despite these efforts, India faced a swift collapse, getting all out in just 34.5 overs. The team resumed the post-tea session at 111 for 4 but experienced a rapid fall of wickets in the subsequent play.
Earlier, pacer Siraj delivered a sensational six-wicket haul, dismantling the South African batting lineup and contributing significantly to India's bowling dominance.The decision of South African skipper Dean Elgar to bat first, especially in his farewell Test, turned out to be challenging as Siraj's exceptional bowling turned the session into a nightmare for the home side.


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