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Xtra Time Web Desk: In an exciting turn of events, India’s journey to the T20 World Cup final has been punctuated by memorable moments both on and off the field. One such moment came from Ravichandran Ashwin, who gave a witty and memorable response to former England captain Michael Vaughan’s pitch theory on X (formerly Twitter). This exchange has added an extra layer of drama and entertainment to India's impressive campaign.

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During the semi-final match, Michael Vaughan posted several predictions on X, expressing his views on England's performance and the pitch conditions. Following England’s batting collapse, Vaughan remarked, "India thoroughly deserve to be in the final. The best team in tournament so far. Was always going to be hard for England on this pitch. India just so much better on lower slower spinning pitches."

India throughly deserve to be in the final .. The best team in tournament so far .. Was always going to hard for England on this pitch .. India just so much better on lower slower spinning pitches .. #T20IWorldCup

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 27, 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin, known for his sharp mind both on and off the field, responded with a hilarious reply that left fans and followers in splits. His witty comeback highlighted not only his cricketing intellect but also his quick wit, further endearing him to cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

∫ 1 dx = x + C. ∫ a dx = ax+ C. ∫ xn dx = ((xn+1)/(n+1))+C ; n≠1.

Hence, India won. ???? https://t.co/0xGRGCQtu4

— Ashwin ???????? (@ashwinravi99) June 27, 2024

Adding to the drama, iconic Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh also weighed in with a brutal response to Vaughan’s comments about the venue. Vaughan had suggested that England would have performed better had they played in Trinidad instead of Guyana. He posted, "If England had beaten SA they would have got the Trinidad semi and I believe they would have won that game. So no complaints they haven't been good enough. But Guyana has been a lovely venue pick for India."

What makes u think Guyana was a good venue for India ? Both Teams played on the same venue . England won the toss that was an advantage . Stop being silly . England was outplayed by India in all departments. Accept the fact and Move on and keep ur rubbish with urself. Talk logic… https://t.co/2osEFYJeFC

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 27, 2024

Harbhajan didn't hold back in his retort, "What makes you think Guyana was a good venue for India? Both teams played on the same venue. England won the toss; that was an advantage. Stop being silly. England was outplayed by India in all departments. Accept the fact and move on and keep your rubbish to yourself. Talk logic, not nonsense."

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With this victory, Rohit Sharma has become the first Indian captain to lead the country in three ICC global finals within a span of 12 months – the 2023 World Test Championship, the 2023 ODI World Cup, and now the T20 World Cup. This remarkable achievement underscores India’s dominance in international cricket and Rohit’s exceptional leadership.

As India advances to the T20 World Cup final, the banter and brilliance off the field are matched only by their stellar performances on it. With players like Ashwin and Harbhajan adding color to the narrative, the excitement and anticipation for the final are palpable.