Virat Kohli, the talismanic batsman for Team India, was still the topic of conversation on social media despite having a forgettable game with the bat. In the Super 4 match involving India and Sri Lanka at the Asia Cup 2023 on Tuesday, Kohli was electrifying on the pitch.
Kohli, who is known for expressing his emotions more often than not, gave Rohit Sharma a warm hug after the Indian captain made a crucial catch of the Sri Lankan captain, Dasun Shanaka.
During the 26th over of Sri Lanka’s innings, Kohli made this significant gesture towards Rohit. After spinner Ravindra Jadeja removed Sri Lankan captain Shanaka, Rohit, who was positioned in the slips, made a quick reaction catch of Shanaka.
Kohli was thrilled with how India got the decisive wicket to reduce Sri Lanka to 99-6 during its failed pursuit in Colombo after witnessing Rohit grab a match-altering catch of Shanaka during the low-scoring thriller.
Fans over the internet have taken notice of Kohli’s enthusiastic gestures towards Rohit. The 34-year-old also hugged his colleagues KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and captain Rohit after the Sri Lankan innings got over. The spinner Kuldeep, who served as the Men In Blue’s major wrecker, put out a strong bowling effort, and the former Indian captain appeared to be impressed.
WATCH: Virat Kohli’s passionate celebration after Rohit Sharma’s brilliant slip catch
The way Virat Kohli group hugs Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and KL Rahul This is my
Indian ??cricket team! ??Moment Of The Year 2023 ??#INDvSL #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/rzpz2doe0n
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Dunith Wellalage of Sri Lanka put up an outstanding all-around performance that India was able to overcome thanks to Kuldeep’s bowling mastery. Against India, the 20-year-old had amassed an incredible five-wicket haul. The former U-19 captain of the Sri Lankan team has a stellar record 42 wins without a loss. The Sri Lankan all-rounder had no partners left as Shanaka’s team lost the Asia Cup match 10 for 172.
At the R Premadasa Stadium, spinner Kuldeep claimed four wickets while allowing 43 runs to pass in India’s dramatic 41-run victory over Sri Lanka. Rohit’s Team India advanced to the continental championship’s final with the victory against the reigning champions.
