England's thumping five-wicket win over India in the first Test at Headingley not only turned heads on the field; it also lit up social media.
Among those chiming in was former England captain Michael Vaughan who couldn't resist taking a playful dig at ex-India opener Wasim Jaffer following England's record chase of 371 on the final day.
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The online banter between the two - both known for their witty cricket commentary on social media - added a humorous edge to the post-match buzz even as Indian fans tried to digest the shock defeat.
What did Michael Vaughan say after England's win?
Wasting no time, Vaughan tagged Jaffer on X and wrote:
"Evening @WasimJaffer14 .. Hope you are ok .. #1-0"
The tone was cheeky and the intent clear - Vaughan was enjoying England's dominant start to the series.
How did Wasim Jaffer respond to Michael Vaughan?
Jaffer was not rattled. He replied:
"Happy that a young Indian team got you worried like this. Enjoy the win, Michael, we'll be back. #ENGvIND"
It was a subtle reminder that this is a long series. And India, despite the Leeds setback, have the firepower to bounce back.
But Vaughan was not done. He fired back with another jab, predicting a whitewash for the series:
"Could be 4-0 now Wasim .. 😜"
Vaughan led England to Ashes glory in 2005. He seemed confident that England's aggressive approach - 'Bazball' style - would steamroll India in the remaining Tests.
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Whether that happens or not remains to be seen but one thing's clear: the Vaughan-Jaffer banter is already 1-0 in entertainment alone.