Twitterati takes a dig at Parthiv Patel’s inclusion in the Indian Test Cricket team

If Parthiv Patel can make a comeback to the Test Squad after 8 years then nothing is impossible.

Today morning BCCI announced two changes in the Indian Cricket team for the third test of the ongoing series against England. Wriddhiman Saha was dropped from the squad because of a strained thigh and Parthiv Patel was announced as his replacement.

Yes, you’re right this boy-faced cricketer who became the youngest wicketkeeper made his debut in 2002 almost 3 years before MS Dhoni made it to the team. He last played a Test match 8 years ago and was almost forgotten as an international cricketer. He hardly seems to be the best replacement for Wriddhiman Saha who is prolific with the bat as well as great behind the stumps. Parthiv Patel will not be able to keep this stint for long as Wriddhiman Saha has almost carved a niche for himself in the team. However, the news of his recall took people by surprise and there was a deluge of brilliant reactions on Twitter.

“Parthiv Patel? Who Parthiv Patel?
Oh! That wicket-keeper.
Now I recall him.”
Parthiv Patel recalled.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) November 23, 2016

People very mercilessly were talking about how long his career has been.

Not A Single Player From Either Teams Was Playing Test When Parthiv Patel Played His First Test.#INDvENG #EngVsInd
— Akshay Aher (@AkshayAher05) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel makes a comeback. Apparently, he now has a test career spanning over 14 years, longer than that of Sourav Ganguly #IndvEng
— Shubh Aggar’Wall’ (@shubh_chintak) November 23, 2016

Anil Kumble running the team. Parthiv Patel keeping wickets. We are back in 2008. Can we get Sachin Tendulkar to bat at no.4 too?!
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 23, 2016

Started schooling in 2002 when Parthiv Patel made his debut. 2016, habe started college and he’s back. What a coincidence 😛
— Abhinav (@abhibolega) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel made his Debut 3 years before Dhoni. Watched his whole career unfold. And is around to step in for his replacement. He’s 31
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 23, 2016

When @parthiv9 made his Test Debut, Kohli was playing Under-14. MSD made his debut after 3 years.
He’s back, MSD retired & Kohli is captain
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel 20 Tests
7 in 2002
5 in 2003
7 in 2004
1 in 2008#IndvEng
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 23, 2016

Some did not spare his height and made the obvious jokes.

Seems Kohli has downloaded the new app “BookYourChotu” :- @parthiv9 parthiv patel playing the 3rd test match 😛
— Ghan_Pa(ghan*a) (@GhanenderPahuja) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel is such a great person that he never looks down on people
because of his height .
— Lame af Monk (@oldschoolmonk) November 23, 2016

BCCI got Parthiv Patel back in the squad. But tell me one thing, how can a team play with 10.5 men?
— nikhil jain (@niquotein) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel wasn’t considered for the first two tests because he was having exams in school. #INDvENG
— Hitman Cricket (@HitmanCricket) November 23, 2016

“Type your Password”
“Parthiv Patel”
“Password is too short!”
— Nerd Stark (@itsaashuu) November 23, 2016

Then there were a few who related Parthiv Patel’s comeback to the demonetization of Indian currency.

Parthiv Patel recalled in Indian team because small notes are in trend.
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) November 23, 2016

Angry guy: THIS SUCKS! We’re going backwards!
Liberal: Demonetisation sucks na? Tell more!
Guy: Huh? I’m talking about taking Parthiv Patel
— The UnReal Times (@TheUnRealTimes) November 23, 2016

ATM is out of service.
Don’t worry, we have Micro ATM.
Saha is out of service.
Don’t worry, we have Parthiv Patel.
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) November 23, 2016

Soon the Patel and Gujarati factor also started making news.

Firstly Urjit PATEL as a governor and now Parthiv PATEL in test Squad
Modiji must answer
— Sabyasachi Banerjee (@MrAmbiDexter) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel back in the Test squad after 8 years. Why was Rishabh Pant not given a chance? Modiji must answer.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@TroluKejri) November 23, 2016

Parthiv patel is in team India just few months before Gujrat Elections. #WhatsTheDealModiJi
— V.I.P (@NagpureVipul) November 23, 2016

Parthiv Patel has been recalled. This year surely belongs to Gujratis. #IndvsEng
— RoBust (@SiDiscovery) November 23, 2016

Virat Kohli is the Parthiv’s third captain who debuted after him.

Parthiv Patel is all set to play under Virat Kohli’s captaincy at Mohali. #INDvENG #IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/kL8Xt5CBu3
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 23, 2016

Wow, 2016 logic strikes again!
Parthiv Patel back in India’s Test Team for injured Saha. (Sorry, Naman Ojha…)#IndvsEng
— ZENIA D’CUNHA (@ZENIADCUNHA) November 23, 2016

While there were a few who saw some inspiration in the whole matter.

Parthiv Patel back in the Test squad after 8 years!!
That is enough motivation for you to start your day. Nothing is impossible.
— Rashi Kakkar (@rashi_kakkar) November 23, 2016

What can we say; all we wish is that he does a good job with his second innings!