Indian cricketers Sanju Samson and Varun Chakravarthy brought back childhood memories for fans by playing the classic school game 'pen fight' during their journey from Durham to Manchester for the T20I series against England. The video, originally posted by Chakravarthy and later shared by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on social media, shows the duo seated across each other on a train, engaged in the tabletop game that has been popular among students for decades.
How the pen fight game works
In pen fight, each player places a pen on a flat surface and takes turns flicking their own pen with a finger, aiming to hit or knock the opponent's pen off balance or off the table. The video instantly resonated with fans, many of whom recalled playing the game during their school days. The BCCI also shared the clip, amplifying its reach.
Fans react with nostalgia
The post by CSK, captioned 'Back to the OG school days? Raise your hand if you've played pen fight!', garnered widespread attention. According to the video, the mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy can be seen seated across Sanju Samson on the train, both focused on the game. The light-hearted moment provided a break from the high-stakes cricket series and highlighted the camaraderie between the players.
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