England batter Phil Salt left fans in splits after his playful comment under Nitish Rana’s social media post went viral. The Delhi Premier League 2025 Eliminator match had already seen plenty of drama, with Rana smashing a breathtaking 134 off just 55 balls for West Delhi Lions, alongside his heated altercation with Digvesh Rathi. But once the dust settled, it was Salt’s witty one-liner—“Rana ji 👌🤫😙😂”—that took over the internet.
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The comment section quickly turned into a source of entertainment for fans, with thousands liking and replying to Salt’s remark. Fellow cricketers like Navdeep Saini (“Swaad aa gya raat 🔥🧿”) and Harshit Rana (“Yeh hui na baat🔥❤️”) also joined in, making it a mini celebration of Rana’s innings.
Rana, who is often known for wearing his emotions on his sleeve, let his bat do the talking during the clash, hammering 15 sixes to power his side into the next stage. However, much of the limelight was drawn by his fiery exchange with Rathi, where he stated post-match, “If someone pokes me, I can also hit back with sixes.”
While the spat grabbed headlines, Salt’s lighthearted “Rana ji” comment showcased the camaraderie and humour shared within the cricketing fraternity, proving once again how social media can turn intense on-field moments into relatable off-field fun.
