Pataudi Trophy 2021, 3rd Test: Pitch invader Jarvo walks out to bat following Rohit's dismissal (Watch video)

By Team NewsableFirst Published Aug 28, 2021, 1:18 PM IST
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India put up a strong show against England on Day 3 of the third Test in Leeds. Meanwhile, after Rohit Sharma was dismissed, pitch invader Jarvo walked in to bat at number four, leaving fans stunned.

On Friday, India seemed to have gained control back in the third Test against England at Headingly in Leeds. At the end of Day 3’s play, India had narrowed down England’s lead by 139 runs, thanks to prolific twin innings from Rohit Sharma (59) and Cheteshwar Pujara (91*).

Meanwhile, something weird, yet familiar, happened on Friday at Headingley. Immediately following Rohit’s dismissal, pitch invader Jarvo walked in wearing Indian Test gear, suited with a helmet and a bat, as he walked in and prepared to bat.

Hey, we want Jarvo to smash everything with the willow. What a get-up man! He didn't forget his mask though. 😉

One of the remarkable moments in Test cricket in many ways.

By the way, it could be one of the ways to increase the viewership. 😊 pic.twitter.com/PEfMh7TW3W

— Tahir Ibn Manzoor (@TahirIbnManzoor)

He took his stance and seemingly looked to have replaced Virat Kohli as the number four batsman. However, he was immediately intervened by the security officials and taken off the ground as the crowd cheered and roared for him.

If you're ever having a bad day, just remember that Jarvo No.69 tried to replace as India's no.4 batsman 😅🤣 pic.twitter.com/VVlvR2OLK6

— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport)

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How can someone do like this with our Batsman

hey , leave Jarvo 69 alone . Pujara Kohli pic.twitter.com/kztJ6GMEEp

— Himanshu 💙 (@virooting)

It was not the first time that Jarvo invaded the pitch. He did the same during the second Test at Lord’s, as he had walked onto the ground while India was fielding and started acting as the captain while he tried to set the field before being ejected out of the ground by the security.

Yes, it was me again aka Jarvo aka Jarvo69 at England vs India in the Test Cricket Match, in Leeds Full video will be on my youtube channel very soon.
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— Daniel Jarvis (@BMWjarvo)

Following Jarvo’s act, veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin took to Twitter to applaud India and Jarvo’s action and warned the latter to stop invading the pitch. “Today’s play was as good as it can get with @ImRo45 @cheteshwar1 @imVkohli and Jaarvo showing great intent and grit! Keep going, fellas, and stop doing this, Jaarvo.”

Today’s play was as good as it can get with and Jaarvo showing great intent and grit!🤩😂😂 Keep going fellas and stop doing this Jaarvo.

— Mask up and take your vaccine🙏🙏🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)

India is currently 215/2, trailing by 139 runs. It would have a challenging task at hand to survive the morning session on Saturday.

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