Updated February 19th, 2021 at 13:31 IST
Yuzvendra Chahal has funny reaction on Glenn Maxwell's entry into RCB, fans left in splits
Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal welcomed Glenn Maxwell after the Australian all-rounder was purchased by the RCB franchise at the IPL 2021 auction.
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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell raked in much interest from franchises at the Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021) auction. As the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) purchased the cricketer for a staggering โน14.25 crore, he became the third-most expensive buy of the auction event. Later on the same day, Maxwell received a hilarious welcome from his international cricket rival and soon-to-be IPL teammate Yuzvendra Chahal.
Glenn Maxwell IPL 2021 contract among yearโs most lucrative
How's that for numbers ๐ฅ๐ฅ
โ IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
Here are the ๐5๏ธโฃ buys in the @Vivo_India #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/SPagm8laZo
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Yuzvendra Chahal welcomes Glenn Maxwell IPL 2021 RCB joining
After RCBโs successful bidding of Glenn Maxwell, Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took to Twitter and welcomed the Australian cricketer to the franchise in a hilarious manner. Sharing a picture of himself with Maxwell from one of the earlier editions of the tournament, Chahal wrote โWelcome to the family, brotherโ in the caption. However, he also described himself and Maxwell as the 'Tom and Jerry' of cricket.
While it remains to be seen who is Tom and who is Jerry between the two, Chahalโs comparison of himself and Maxwell with the beloved cartoon characters evoked much laughter from fans in the comments section. Several fans of the franchise took to Twitter and expressed their admiration of Chahalโs humour, all while sharing their own wishes for the Australian all-rounder. Here is a look at the post by the veteran Indian spinner along with some of the fans reacting to it.
When Tom and Jerry are finally in the same team ๐๐ป @RCBTweets welcome to the family brother ๐ค๐ค @Gmaxi_32 letโs #playbold #IPL2021Auction pic.twitter.com/OcPMQL6FBH
โ Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal)
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Maxwell is busy right now ๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/vsBuNR16zz
โ Khiladi Harry (@mahendrakar01)
Practice well yuzi in nets which willl help to play for country. ๐
โ Pradeep (@Pradeepbuthapal)
Now u have no problem with @Gmaxi_32 ๐๐you both laugh at same time when team wins๐๐
โ thesoundlesspain (@MishraVikanshu)
Which tom and jerry pair u r talking..
โ Asutosh Dash (@Asutosh63126215)
U & maxi
Or vk & jampa๐
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Kyle Jamieson IPL 2021 contract
Apart from Glenn Maxwell, New Zealand speedster Kyle Jamieson also generated much buzz at the RCB auction table. The young fast bowler was acquired by the franchise for โน15 crore. The Kyle Jamieson IPL 2021 contract marks the upcoming season as his maiden appearance in the tournament.
RCB team 2021: A look into RCB players
On January 20, the franchise revealed a list of all RCB players who were retained by them for the upcoming IPL 2021 season. They retained as many as 12 cricketers, including captain Virat Kohli and star-attractions Yuzvendra Chahal, AB de Villiers and Mohammed Siraj. At the IPL 2021 auction, they made new additions to their squad in the form of Glenn Maxwell, Kyle Jamieson among several others.
A look at RCB team 2021
A well-balanced squad with all the bases covered ๐
โ Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
Who do you think will be the gamechanger among our #Classof2021, 12th Man Army?๐ค#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/ZrGqV9cN7r
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Image source: Yuzvendra Chahal Twitter
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Published February 19th, 2021 at 13:31 IST