Veteran Ross Taylor stitched a partnership of 200 runs with Tom Latham to lead New Zealand to a victory against India in the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Sunday.
While Latham hit an unbeaten ton, Taylor made a crucial 95 to easily chase down the target of 281 and give the visitors a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Impressed with Taylor’s perseverance and maturity, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to praise the right-handed batsman, albeit in his own witty style. Sehwag named Taylor ‘Darji’ in his congratulatory message.
Well played @RossLTaylor Darji ji . Great effort after handling the pressure of Diwali orders .#indvsnz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 22, 2017
The New Zealand batsman wasn’t prepared to let Sehwag go easily. Taylor stumped Sehwag and other Twitteratis with an even funnier response in Hindi.
Thanks @virendersehwag bhai agli Baar Apna order time pe Bhej dena so Mai Apko agli Diwali ke pehle deliver kardunga ….happy Diwali
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) October 23, 2017
Pleasantly surprised with Taylor’s Hindi and witty response, Sehwag praised his partnership stitching skills, which earned his team a valuable victory against Virat Kohli’s side.
Hahaha Masterji , is saal waali patloon hi ek bilaang choti karke dena next diwali pe. Ross the Boss, most sporting https://t.co/FNpAwrWCB4
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 23, 2017
No one can match up to your high standards of stitching Darji ji , whether it is a pant or a partnership @RossLTaylor https://t.co/WDInvXL4EW
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 23, 2017
The second ODI is to be played at Pune on October 25 and the last one in Kanpur on October 29.
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