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[Saba Sports News] On the first day of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi, on February 23, 2024, former Indian cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri displayed his humorous side when the camera caught a ball boy dozing off. The incident occurred right after England’s Ben Foakes was taken out by Mohammed Siraj, leaving England at 231/6 during the third session. The crowd erupted in laughter when the boy, caught off guard and yawning, was shown on the big screen.
Shastri seized the moment to crack a joke, suggesting the boy had enjoyed some “very nice tea” to induce his nap. The sound of the crowd laughing seemed to stir the boy, who was then seen yawning widely, engaging in a bottle-flipping attempt, and somewhat embarrassingly, scratching himself.
Shastri, ever the entertainer, capitalized on this moment with memorable commentary. “Oh! The big yawn. Yeah, wake up, wake up! Have a glass of water. The cricket is getting interesting. Wake up, old boy,” he remarked, following up with a humorous and sarcastic reaction to the boy’s scratching.
As for the match, England concluded the day at 302/7, largely thanks to Joe Root’s unbeaten 106 and Ben Foakes’ 47, who helped recover the team from a precarious 112/5. Debutant Akash Deep made an impressive entry into Test cricket with figures of 3/70, while Mohammed Siraj claimed two wickets.