• Virat Kohli impersonator has been spotted amid protest in Bangladesh.

  • India and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the final ODI on August 7.

WATCH: A lookalike of Virat Kohli spotted among protesters in Bangladesh
Virat Kohli lookalike in Bangladesh (Image Source: X)

On August 5, amid the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, a person resembling Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was spotted participating in nationwide protests. The striking resemblance led to significant attention as Kohli’s lookalike joined the demonstrators in the streets, highlighting the tense atmosphere of the day.

Virat Kohli lookalike spotted amid countrywide protest in Bangladesh

The video emerged a day after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India following her resignation amidst a series of severe and deadly demonstrations across the country. The unrest, which had escalated dramatically, prompted Hasina’s abrupt departure and highlighted the gravity of the political crisis gripping Bangladesh.

Here is the video:

On sunday, protestors wreaked havoc by burning several places, including the house of former cricketer Mashrafe Mortaza. According to the sources, several hundreds were killed and thousand injured in violence during the protest against the government. The protesters came to light weeks before the women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled in Bangladesh in October. According to ESPNcricinfo, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the situation  with backup options  in India, Sri Lanka, and UAE.

Kohli to play in SL vs IND ODI series decider

Meanwhile, Kohli will be next seen in the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa stadium, Colombo on Wednesday, August 7. The stalwart will be looking to ace his innings after the previous failures against the islanders, both the time Kohli fell to spinners as the Men in Blue failed to win any of the game. The opening game was tied while India lost the second fixture by 32 runs.

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