• Virat Kohli produced a stellar save in India's third T20I against Afghanistan.

  • Irfan Pathan shared a funny image of Kohli's effort comparing it with Jasprit Bumrah's bowling action.

Irfan Pathan shares a hilarious image comparing Virat Kohli’s move with bowling action of Jasprit Bumrah
Virat Kohli's six saving effort - IND vs AFG 2024 (Image CC- Twitter)

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Amid India’s remarkable performance against Afghanistan in the third T20I, Virat Kohli stole spotlight with a phenomenal display of athleticism. The cricketing maestro showcased his commitment to the game with a spectacular attempt to save a six, leaving spectators and fellow players in sheer amazement. As the world lauded Kohli for his extraordinary effort, former cricketer Irfan Pathan added a touch of humour to the narrative by highlighting a hilarious angle of the scene, bringing pacer Jasprit Bumrah into it.

Irfan Pathan’s comical post on Virat Kohli’s phenomenal save

The captivating moment unfolded during Afghanistan’s batting when Washington Sundar delivered a short-length ball to Karim Janat. Seizing the opportunity, the right-handed batter moved deep into his crease and unleashed a powerful shot over long-on, seemingly destined for a six. However, Virat, showcasing his extraordinary athleticism, executed a remarkable move to thwart what appeared to be an imminent maximum.

Pathan shared an image capturing this breathtaking fielding effort, featuring Virat’s outstretched right hand in an attempt to keep the ball in play. Adding a touch of humour, the veteran drew a comparison between the 35-year-old’s fielding maneuvre and Bumrah’s distinctive bowling action, creating a visual narrative that added an element of lightheartedness to the intense cricketing contest.

“Jasprit Bumrah with higher jump. @imVkohli @Jaspritbumrah93,” Irfan wrote in the caption.

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Ravichandran Ashwin’s reaction

India’s spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin also could not hold back on reacting to this hilarious comparison and re-quoted Pathan’s post with a laugh. It is worth noting that Ashwin has been a consistent part of India’s red-ball squad and is nearing completion of his 500 Test wickets (currently 490).

Kohli’s performance in the T20I series against Afghanistan

Mentioning about Kohli’s performance in the recently ended T20I series against Afghanistan, the right-handed batter played a handful cameo of 29 runs off 16 balls in the second T20I. However, the juggernaut succumbed to a golden duck in the third clash. However, all eyes will be on the batting maestro as India gears up for their upcoming five-match test series against England, starting from January 25.

Also READ: Rohit Sharma shares the factors that will frame India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024

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