#IndiaInAustralia: If Rohit hits a six, I'll support MI: Paine
What's the story
Australian cricket team skipper Tim Paine is known to be quite vocal behind the stumps. The wicket-keeper has got the attention once again after challenging Rohit Sharma in the ongoing third Test against India at the MCG. Paine showed how one can take refuge in healthy banter. His cheeky words got the batsman smiling. The fans too welcomed the moment on Twitter.
Challenge
Paine dares Rohit to hit a six
Paine went on to pull Rohit Sharma's leg from behind the stumps on Day two of the third Test. Paine challenged the Indian batsman to go for a big hit against spinner Nathan Lyon. Paine can be heard saying, "It's been a toss up for me between Royals and Indians, and if Rohit hits a six here, I am changing to Mumbai."
Twitter Post
Paine's challenge for Rohit
"If Rohit hits a six here I'm changing to Mumbai" 😂#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/JFdHsAl84b
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2018
Banters
Paine and Kohli were part of run-ins in Perth
Paine grabbed headlines alongside his counterpart Virat Kohli post the second Test in Perth. The two had gone loggerheads at each other. Kohli had gone against Paine in the previous Test and said, "If he messes it up it's 2-0, and who's going to talk then?" Paine replied, "You've got to bat first, big head." The two had a few run-ins the next day.
Information
Fans love what's going on
After what ever happened in Perth, Paine seems to have become more subtle with his words. His cheeky sledge this time to distract Rohit has drawn a lot of attention on Twitter. Fans are loving it and IPL side Mumbai Indians also joined in.
Twitter Post
Quality banter!
Tim Paine strikes again😂 Quality banter 👌 https://t.co/vrEyE3HmGz
— Ravi Maestri (@ravimaestri) December 27, 2018
Twitter Post
Hit that six!
Tim Paine's sledging is seriously 🤣
— Sonali Dhulap (@pillya) December 27, 2018
Come on, Rohit. Hit that six! #AUSvIND