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The ODI World Cup 2023 has been an event filled with excitement, memorable moments, and exceptional cricketing skills. The tournament’s 33rd match between India-Sri Lanka was also one such clash that not only showcased brilliant cricketing prowess but also a funny and heartwarming incident that treated fans across the world.
Apart from India’s remarkable 302-run victory over Sri Lanka, the match was also the talk of the town due to it featuring a delightful interaction between India’s star batter Virat Kohli and the spirited crowd at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. In a game already filled with significant highlights, this incident managed to stand out, bringing smiles to cricket enthusiasts around the world.
A playful banter between Virat Kohli and the Wankhede crowd
It all happened during the second innings of the game when Sri Lanka was struggling at 23/7, and the Wankhede crowd started chanting, “Kohli ko bowling do,” which translates to “Give Kohli the opportunity to bowl.” A showman known for his funny antics on the field, Kohli responded with a humorous gesture that quickly went viral on the internet.
Here’s the video of the crowd’s chants:
Wankhede crowd chanting 'Kohli ko bowling do (give bowling to Kohli)'.pic.twitter.com/GzY2nNzqVG
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2023
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Virat’s reaction to the chants asking him to bowl
In response to the enthusiastic crowd’s chants, Kohli initially acknowledged their request with folded hands, showing his gratitude. However, he didn’t stop there. The Delhi-born cricketer, with a grin on his face, decided to give the crowd what they wanted. He playfully enacted his bowling action, much to the delight of the spectators. The gesture was captured on camera and instantly went viral on the internet. Fans all over the world appreciated Kohli’s good-humoured response to the crowd’s request.
Here’s the video of Kohli’s response to crowd:
Virat Kohli's reaction when Wankhede crowd chanted 'Kohli ko bowling do'. 😂❤️pic.twitter.com/ggvdm8jEY5
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2023
It’s essential to mention that Kohli has already displayed his bowling skills during the ongoing World Cup campaign. He had an opportunity to bowl for India during a match against Bangladesh and has been diligently practising bowling in the nets since then, displaying his commitment to contribute in multiple facets to the Indian cricket team.
India’s ODI World Cup 2023 journey
With their impressive victory over Sri Lanka, India has already secured their spot in the semifinals of the ODI World Cup 2023. Virat has played a pivotal role in India’s dream run, amassing 442 runs, including four fifties and one century. His consistency has been crucial to the team’s success, and fans around the world are now eagerly awaiting his next performance as he celebrates his birthday on November 5 when India takes on South Africa.
