India vs England 2021: Michael Vaughan takes a dig at India for not gifting Joe Root a signed jersey; Indian fans retort

Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan took a dig at India after their loss against England in the first Test match in Chennai. By means of a tweet, he brought to attention the fact that England skipper Joe Root was not gifted a signed jersey from India on the occasion of his 100th Test but Australian spinner Nathan Lyon was during India’s tour of Australia, following India’s win in the same.

India gifted @NathLyon421 a signed shirt for his 100th Test at the end of the Gabba Win … Did @root66 receive one today after the loss ?? Not sure if it happened ? Can anyone confirm ?
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 9, 2021

The Ajinkya Rahane-led India team had gifted an Indian jersey signed by all Indian players to Nathan Lyon after the Gabba Test that India won. Therefore, a similar gesture was expected when Joe Root played his 100th Test in Chennai. However, when the same didn’t transpire, Vaughan brought it to Twitter’s attention and his feed was very soon flooded with retorts from the Indian fans. Here are some of the responses to his tweet.

Twitter reacts to Michael Vaughan’s tweet

No. You guys have already looted us for 150 years and have killed numerous freedom fighters as well.
Return our Kohinoor first and then only we may think of gifting that t-shirt.
— Sandeep Parkhi 🇮🇳 (@sparkhi) February 9, 2021

India will give root a signed t shirt .. let India win the series .. and then will return u the favour .. don’t b too sarcastic sir .. India always known for come back .. and b prepare for solid come back in next test
— Sahil Aggarwal (@Sa24102013) February 9, 2021

Because the first one was first class shithousery 👏🏼👏🏼
— Tom Burford (@TommyB47) February 9, 2021

Or maybe the captain takes such initiatives and Rahane took it but Kohli didn't 🤷🏻‍♂️
— Doron (@DoronTheMoron) February 9, 2021

I think the British have looted enough from India, enough is enough.
— Master Wayne (@MasterWayne07) February 9, 2021

We have kept it ready. Will handover after we win the series 3-1.
— Rajesh Abraham (@pendown) February 9, 2021

It should be earned don't beg for it..It was rahane and it was last match of the test series.. Typical England mindset..Looks like white wash prediction virus has entered your body again..This time not only words you may have to eat mirchi too..
— nikhil k patil (@nikhil1n) February 9, 2021

Mr Vaughan being Mr Vaughan as always,Plz spare us from the wit and sarcasm.Just watch the game mate and be blessed you are in india.The exact land which suffered for centuries by your own.#Respect is earned not begged
— Thilak@2207 (@Thilak_2207) February 9, 2021

I think it’s because Lyons a better bloke, yet to have this confirmed. Will get back to you….
— jeddly (@jeddly1) February 9, 2021

I suspect might be a Rahane vs Kohli thing. But yeah. Root definitely deserves it.
— Karan Talwar (@BollywoodGandu) February 9, 2021

India will face England in the second Test in Chennai from February 13 onwards.

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India vs England 2021: Michael Vaughan takes a dig at India for not gifting Joe Root a signed jersey; Indian fans retort

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