Ravindra Jadeja once again provided a dose of entertainment off the field as he hilariously imitated teammate Kuldeep Yadav during the India vs Sri Lanka XI practice match. The all-rounder dramatically mimicked the left-arm wrist-spinner’s run-up and delivery, turning the moment into an impromptu comedy act.
Jadeja was spotted on the dressing-room balcony recreating Kuldeep’s distinctive bowling action. Yadav’s bowling action is instantly recognisable, particularly for the animated movements he makes as he approaches the crease. One of the quirks of his action is the way he swings and waves his arms in a flowing motion during his approach, almost as if he is swimming through the air, making it particularly easy for teammates to imitate.
Jadeja was quick to latch onto it, and his performance drew plenty of laughter from the Indian camp, with head coach Gautam Gambhir appearing to be particularly amused by Jadeja’s antics. Gambhir, who is naturally expressionless and stoic, roared with laughter. The video has gone viral on social media.
