India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara playfully mocked ex-England captain Michael Vaughan on social media following India’s massive 336-run victory in the second Test at Edgbaston. The exchange occurred after Vaughan maintained his prediction of a 3-1 England series win despite India’s dominant performance in Birmingham.The ongoing five-match Test series stands tied at 1-1. England had won the first Test at Headingley by successfully chasing 371 runs. India then bounced back with their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, securing their biggest away victory in terms of runs.The banter began when Vaughan posted on X: “India have been too good this week .. Outstanding performance .. My prediction is still alive .. 3-1 England .. #ENGvsIND”
Cheteshwar Pujara joked about Michael Vaughan’s prediction of England winning the India series 3-1.
Pujara quickly responded with a witty comeback: “Must confess I admire your insights in the studio, but can’t say the same for your predictions 🤣”Keeping the exchange light-hearted, Vaughan replied: “Let’s wait and see 😜😜”
Wasim Jaffer shared a meme on Cheteshwar Pujara’s response to Michael Vaughan.
Also chiming in was former India batter Wasim Jaffer, who has a long history of banter with Vaughan, with a meme.India’s historic win at Edgbaston was powered by Shubman Gill’s exceptional batting performance, scoring 269 and 161 in both innings. Akash Deep also impressed with a ten-wicket haul in the match.The series continues with the third Test at Lord’s in London on July 10, followed by matches in Manchester on July 23 and the final Test at the Kennington Oval starting July 31.
