When Barmy Army’s Funny Tweets Stole the Show
Cricket is not always about what happens on the field, it is also about the electrifying atmosphere created by the fans on social media and this is done well by England's Barmy Army. This fan group is known for its chants and savage humour, which can be seen through its tweets, as they help to make the match even more entertaining.
Whether it is sledging the opposition or even mocking England’s decisions, their tweets add a hilarious look to the game. Let’s take a look at some of the most hilarious tweets by the Barmy Army which completely stole the show.
India’s Ball Swap
The Barmy Army loves passing live commentary on the cricket matches involving England, and this also happened during the third Test between India and England. On the second day of the Lord’s Test, within a few hours of the play, India had tried to change the ball, and the captain was also seen having a conversation with the umpires regarding the same.
On the field, it was seen that the English batsmen were a bit frustrated with the Indian players communicating for the ball change. However, at this time, the Barmy Army also tweeted saying, “India trying to swap the ball already?!” Surely this tweet was funny but it invited mixed reactions, as the English fans agreed to the same while the Indian fans trolled England’s batting and scoring rate.
Root: Victim of a Jinx?
Not only one, but another funny tweet by the Barmy Army was made public during the India tour of England. This happened during the second Test at Edgbaston, where India secured a historic win. Ahead of the final day, England had to chase down the massive target of 608, and Joe Root was still at the crease. The Barmy Army tweeted saying, “In Joe Root we Trust.”
But this tweet might have acted as a jinx for the team, as Joe Root was dismissed early on the fifth day with a great delivery by Akash Deep. Fans started saying that the Barmy Army jinxed Root, to which they replied by saying, “WE DID NOT JINX HIM IT IS LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE.” For a classy player like Joe Root, being dismissed after the Barmy Army’s tweet was much like a jinx for English fans.
Kohli’s Duck Roast
Virat Kohli had been in an incredible form in the ICC World Cup 2023, finishing as the highest scorer of the tournament. But in the match against England, Virat was not able to perform well at the Ekana Stadium and despite having a good campaign, he got out for a duck. To this, the Barmy Army tweeted, “Kohli’s out for a Duck.”
But it didn’t take much time for this tweet to get back to themselves, as England fell short 100 runs in chasing the target set by India. What made this tweet more hilarious is that during England’s innings, three of their batsmen, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Mark Wood, were dismissed for a duck. For this, the Barmy Army surely received a lot of trolling from the fans.
Stokes Jinxed (Again)
During the current series between India and England, it is now being said that the Barmy Army is jinxing the England’s batting line-up. During the second Test match, the team tweeted when Ben Stokes was coming out to bat, as the tweet said, “Need you now, Skipper.” Ben Stokes had been known for his clutch performances and such a performance was needed again this time.
But it didn’t take a while for their jinx to activate as Stokes was dismissed cheaply in the team’s first innings. Following this, the Barmy Army once again took it over to their Twitter or X handle, and tweeted with a GIF of the Simpson character hiding back in the bushes. This shows that they are not ready to handle the comments of Jinx and much more after Stokes’ wicket.
Describing Rishabh Pant
The Barmy Army not just tweets funny, it also describes players in its own way which makes it hilarious. During the India tour of England 2025, we have seen Rishabh Pant sending the ball and even his bat to the air. But there was a unique incident, where Pant had his shoe left behind while he took a run.
To this, the Barmy Army took over Twitter and tweeted saying, “Describe Rishabh Pant with an image.” It seemed that the page asked fans to describe Pant but they ended up posting his image, where he was taking a run and his shoe was left behind. This invited some hilarious reactions from the fans, while some also said that with the shoes flying, England’s bowling line-up also goes crying.
Smith’s ODI Retirement
As Australia lost the semi-final match against India in the Champions Trophy 2025, it was a disheartening moment not only for the team’s skipper, Steven Smith, but also for the fans. Following the match, Smith announced his retirement from the ODI format, ending his legacy, which helped Australia in various tournaments.
The Barmy Army can’t be kept away from such occasions, as they tweeted for Smith’s retirement. And it was not just an honour to his legacy but also a hilarious tweet, where the image of his run out against England in the 2019 World Cup was also showcased. Fans even commented that it is all out of grudge, as Steve Smith has scored runs against England on several occasions.
Comparing Smith with a Tree?
The Barmy Army leaves not even a single opportunity to troll their favourite opponent, Australia and more especially, trolling Steve Smith. Whether Australia is having a series against England or not, the Barmy Army surely has their eyes on the performances of Smith to target the team and their star performer.
During the 2022 Ashes, they posted a video of Steve Smith leaving a delivery in his own style. The video was normal but the caption made the entire tweet hilarious, as the Barmy Army said, “Steve Smith has more leaves than a tree.” Comparing a legendary player like Steve Smith with a tree shows how they are able to put up with the humour in cricket.
Smith and Root’s Competition
Talking about two of the greatest Test players in the modern era, Steve Smith and Joe Root have been the center of attention in all of the Ashes they have played. The Barmy Army supports Joe Root to unconditional levels but also trolls Steve Smith to the same extent. One such incident took place in IPL 2021, when Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders faced each other.
During the match, when Smith was batting, he laid down on the crease facing upwards for a while. To this, they tweeted with the image, saying, “Steve Smith looking up at Joe Root in ICC Test Batting Rankings.” Root has been dominant at that time in the Test format, holding a higher spot than Smith in the ICC rankings. But the Australian fans also reminded them how Smith has helped the Aussies to win the Ashes single handedly.
Special Mention: Barmy Army’s Love for Kohli
The Barmy Army loves to troll the greatest players such as Virat Kohli and Steve Smith via their tweets but it doesn’t mean they hate them. Keeping their banters aside, the Barmy Army also respects all the players from its heart and it can be seen through their tweets. In the IPL 2025 finals, when RCB had almost won the game, Virat Kohli was seen in tears.
And despite Barmy Army trolling him on most occasions, they tweeted being happy for Kohli, as the tweet said, “We (of course) like to have a bit of fun with Virat, but this is awesome.” This shows the respect they hold for legendary stars like Virat Kohli, and although known for its hilarious tweets, this was for the first time when Barmy Army tweeted for a wholesome moment.
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