CWC 2023: WATCH – Ian Smith mimics Ravi Shastri's mannerisms in commentary box; leaves fellow commentators in splits

Smith imitated Shastri during India's innings against the Netherlands.

In the last league match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, it was not just the Indian batters that mesmerized the fans with their strokeplay against the Netherlands but commentator Ian Smith also left everyone in splits with hilarious antics.

During the 30th over of India’s innings, Smith mimicked fellow commentator Ravi Shastri's mannerisms while performing the toss with the captains.

“Welcome to Bengaluru, Happy Diwali day to you all and now we shall have a toss of the coin. The all mighty Richie Richardson in the middle. Now listen to me please everybody,” Smith quipped.

Smith’s imitation led to laughter not only from Shastri himself but also from Anjum Chopra, who was present in the commentary box.

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Coming to the match, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Riding on hundreds from Shreyas Iyer (128*) and KL Rahul (102) and half-centuries from Rohit Sharma (61), Shubman Gill (51) and Virat Kohli (51), the hosts piled up a massive 410/4 on the board.

The hosts have already qualified for the knock-out stage and will face New Zealand in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on November 15.