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The Barmy Army which is a famous England supporters group asked an easy question through their X post when they wanted to know about the most difficult aspect of playing cricket.

The discussion which began as a lighthearted exchange developed into a session where participants made fun of one another. Fans from different parts of the world provided their answers but most of them used their response to make jokes about English cricket instead of giving proper answers.

Some spoke about tough cricket roles like fielding at silly point or facing fast bowlers like Mitchell Starc and Jofra Archer. But most replies had a different tone.

What is Barmy Army?

The Barmy Army exists as a dedicated England cricket fan organization. They travel across the world to support their team.

The group is known for their stadium performances which include singing and making jokes while cheering loudly. The group maintains high energy levels during English matches even when their team suffers a loss. Cricket fans enjoy their fun style and humour which makes them popular with the audience.

The group has active social media presence because they share funny content while they engage with their audience.

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Boundary Count Comes Back Again

Many fans used just two words to respond to the situation by saying “boundary count”.

The phrase served as an evident reference point to the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final. The match between England and New Zealand ended in a tie after England had lost their first super over.

England players who included Ben Stokes managed to tie the match score. The Super Over also ended in a tie.

The match results showed England as the winners because they had obtained more boundaries than their opponents. The rule which had been removed from the game continued to make fans believe that New Zealand experienced bad luck during the match.

The moment became a source of trolling for England fans which appeared again during this discussion.

Yuvraj Singh’s Six Sixes Remembered

Another popular reply was about Yuvraj Singh and his famous six sixes in an over. During the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, Yuvraj hit six consecutive sixes against Stuart Broad.

That moment is still one of the most talked-about events in cricket history. The fans used it to remind England supporters about their most difficult day.

“Crybabies Of Cricket”

The trolling didn’t stop there. Another comment called England players “Crybabies Of Cricket".

Fans who supported England reported that their players consistently complained about the pitch and weather conditions plus the match schedule whenever they lost a game. Some also pointed out that England talks a lot about the “spirit of cricket”, but only when it suits them.

Ireland Cricket participated in the humorous exchange with their own witty response.

A Fun Question Turns Into A Roast

The English cricket team faced a complete roast through the question which started as a simple fun question. While some answers were serious, most fans used humour and old memories to reply.

Social media platforms can turn any subject into entertainment which cricket fans across the globe use for their enjoyment.

This article first appeared on CricketGully and was syndicated with permission.

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