Wasim Jaffer's Savage Tweet After 17 Wickets Fall On Day 1 Of England vs New Zealand Lord's Test

The 1st England vs New Zealand Test got off to a frenetic start, with New Zealand bowled out for 132 after opting to bat and then England reduced to 116/7 at Stumps on Day 1 at Lord's. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer made note of the rapid fall of wickets and put out a witty tweet, drawing a comparison to how Indian pitches come under criticism when wickets tumble. "When 17 wkts fall in a day at Lord's, talk is about skills of the bowlers. When 17 wkts fall in a day at Ahmedabad, talk is about conditions," he tweeted, along with a meme featuring Salman Khan from the song "Character Dheela" from his movie "Ready".

When 17 wkts fall in a day at Lord's, talk is about skills of the bowlers.When 17 wkts fall in a day at Ahmedabad, talk is about conditions. #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/2sl4n26Cn3

Last year, when England toured India for a four-match Test series, the Day-Night Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the visitors were bowled out for 112 and India reduced to 99/3 on Day 1.

India were eventually bowled out for 145, while England were skittled for 81 in their second essay.

India went on to chase down the 49-run target as the match did not last even the full two days.

This led to the pitch coming under criticism from the likes of former England captain Michael Vaughan.

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In the ongoing first Test at Lord's, England were eventually bowled out for 141 on Day 2, taking a nine-run first-innings lead.

Tim Southee took four wickets, while Trent Boult claimed three. Kyle Jamieson took two scalps, while Colin de Grandhomme also bagged a wicket.