2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Chris Gayle Trolls England After Semifinal Loss

Nov 2, 2023 at 3:39 PM

facebook iconlinkedin iconmail icontwitter iconWhatsApp iconTelegram icon
2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Chris Gayle Trolls England After Semifinal Loss

West Indies star Chris Gayle has taken a sly dig at England after the ICC Champions Trophy hosts existed the tournament following their shocking loss against Pakistan in the semifinal on Wednesday (June 14).

With the team in red-hot form for quite some time now, England were tipped by many to end their long wait for a global ICC event by winning the Champions Trophy at home. Since their disastrous 2015 World Cup exit at the group stage, England have become a force to reckon with in the shortest format of the game. After the World Cup exit, they have scored a staggering 23 scores of 300-plus in only 48 matches. During that time, they also scored their highest-ever score in the ODIs when they plundered 444 against Pakistan at Trent Bridge last year. What is even more impressive is that eight of their 10 highest ODI totals have come since the last 50-over World Cup.

England v Pakistan - ICC Champions Trophy Semi Final : News Photo

And the way they began this tournament, there was absolutely no doubt that the Three Lions would be unstoppable in the tournament. After chasing down a 300-plus score in their opening game, they registered comprehensive victories over New Zealand and Australia to become not only the first team to enter the semifinal but were also the only team to enter the last-four stage without losing a single match.England v Pakistan - ICC Champions Trophy : News Photo

But just when it mattered the most, the hosts flunked against a spirited Pakistan. Right from the toss to the last ball of the match, nothing went England’s way as their wait for a global  50- over trophy only got longer. After being invited to bat first, England were bundled out for 210 in the last over and in reply, Pakistan chased down the small total by losing just a couple of wickets inside the 38th over.England v Pakistan - ICC Champions Trophy Semi Final : News Photo

Since the defeat, England have become a subject of troll on the social media and West Indies opener Chris Gayle has also joined the bandwagon.

Gayle, who was the part of the West Indies team when they snatched wins from the jaws of defeat in the final of 2004 Champions Trophy and last year’s World T20 against England, trolled the Three Lions by tweeting: “Oops, England did it again.”

 

Related Article
Carmella Booked To Return For WWE Wrestlemania 40 Festivities
Carmella Booked To Return For WWE Wrestlemania 40 Festivities

Mar 29, 2024, 11:56 AM


WWE Wrestlemania 40: Becky Lynch To Have Special Entrance Inspired By Her Book
WWE Wrestlemania 40: Becky Lynch To Have Special Entrance Inspired By Her Book

Mar 29, 2024, 11:50 AM


Wrestlemania 40: WWE Trying To Secure Two Legendary Names For PLE
Wrestlemania 40: WWE Trying To Secure Two Legendary Names For PLE

Mar 28, 2024, 2:30 PM


AEW Dynasty 2024: Updated Match Card After Two Title Match Announcement
AEW Dynasty 2024: Updated Match Card After Two Title Match Announcement

Mar 28, 2024, 2:25 PM


WWE NXT: Natalya Neidhart Returns; Segments Set For April 2 Episode
WWE NXT: Natalya Neidhart Returns; Segments Set For April 2 Episode

Mar 27, 2024, 12:58 PM


NXT Stand And Deliver 2024: Triple Threat Title Match Set For WWE PLE
NXT Stand And Deliver 2024: Triple Threat Title Match Set For WWE PLE

Mar 27, 2024, 12:53 PM


Desktop Banner
Mobile Banner