During the India-Sri Lanka clash at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli was in high spirits as the Men in Blue secured their place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals with their seventh consecutive win against Sri lanka.
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As India took the field to defend a substantial score of 357, Kohli took it upon himself to rally the crowd and provide full support to India’s bowling attack. From the very first over, the former Indian captain was seen clapping and cheering to ignite enthusiasm among the fans for the Indian bowlers.
Shubman-Shubman Not Sara-Sara
Television cameras may capture most of Virat Kohli’s actions during a match, but fans in the crowd play their part with their mobile phones. The India vs. Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed several such moments.
An amusing incident took place during the game when Kohli noticed the playful taunts directed at Shubman Gill by the Mumbai fans. As the fans began chanting “humari bhabhi kaisi ho sara bhabhi jaisi ho” (how is our sister-in-law, she’s just like Sara), Kohli pointed towards the crowd and gestured toward Shubman Gill, almost playfully suggesting that he was enough to tease him. He encouraged the Wankhede Stadium crowd to chant the name of the star Indian opening batter instead.
Some Other Activites Performe By King Virat Kohli
Kohli is widely recognized as one of the most captivating and skilled cricketers in the world. He has the ability to shine whether he’s chasing a target under pressure or actively participating in the game. His performances are closely watched by cameras, capturing every shot, his swift running between the wickets, his wristwork to manipulate the ball’s direction, his agile fielding, and his jubilant celebrations when India takes a wicket. Kohli is undoubtedly a cricketer who commands the attention of fans and is often referred to as a box-office player in the world of cricket.
The crowd managed to capture Kohli dancing to the tune of the song “My Name is Lakkhan.” They even encouraged Kohli to engage in some shadow bowling by chanting, “Kohli ko bowling do” (give the ball to Kohli). However, what truly stood out was Kohli’s reaction to the persistent “Sara, Sara” chants from the crowd.
Ind vs Sl Match Highlight
Earlier in the match, Shubman and Virat had formed a substantial partnership of 189 runs for the second wicket, ranking as the joint seventh-highest partnership by an Indian pair in World Cup history. However, both missed out on centuries, with Shubman being dismissed for 92 and Kohli making 88.
The Indian bowling attack delivered a remarkable performance, as Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 55 runs, marking the fourth lowest score in the history of the World Cup. Jasprit Bumrah took a wicket on the very first ball, followed by Mohammed Siraj taking three wickets in quick succession, and Mohammed Shami completing a five-wicket haul.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli’s energetic presence during the India-Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 match at Wankhede Stadium highlighted his ability to engage and entertain the crowd. As India secured a spot in the semi-finals, Kohli led the charge by clapping and cheering for the Indian bowlers.
He even playfully responded to chants directed at Shubman Gill by encouraging the crowd to support the star batter. Kohli’s charisma and dynamism on the field make him a box-office cricketer, captivating fans worldwide. The match saw India’s formidable batting partnership, and the bowling attack’s remarkable performance contributed to a resounding victory.
