On Monday, September 30, Team India’s stalwart Virat Kohli was seen having some light-hearted fun on the field during Day 4 of the second Test. In the company of KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, Kohli playfully mimicked the walking styles of his teammates, adding a humorous moment to a tense and exciting day of cricket.
The match is intriguingly poised, with a thrilling finale on the cards as Day 4 ended. Only 35 overs were bowled on Day 1, and the next two days saw no play due to weather conditions. However, the Indian team remained undeterred and came out with an aggressive mindset on Monday, both in their bowling and batting efforts, breathing new life into the Test match.
[Watch] Virat Kohli Adds Fun to Day 4 by Mimicking Teammate’s Walk in IND vs BAN 2nd Test
Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, and the rest of the Indian bowling attack did their job in the first half of the day, bundling out Bangladesh for 233 in their first innings. The Indian batters then seized the initiative, racing to 285/9 declared in just 34.4 overs, maintaining a run rate above eight. Yashasvi Jaiswal (72) and KL Rahul notched up their fastest half-centuries in the format, while other contributions helped India secure a 52-run lead.
Bangladesh, facing a tricky 11-over phase before stumps, lost two wickets for 26 runs, giving India the upper hand heading into the final day.
Amidst the competitive action, a light moment involving Virat Kohli they caught fans’ attention. A fan shared a clip on X (formerly Twitter) capturing Kohli mimicking the walking style of one of his teammates. Fans debated in the comments whether Kohli was imitating Yashasvi Jaiswal or Rohit Sharma, further adding to the jovial atmosphere surrounding the Test.
With momentum on their side, India looks set for a gripping Day 5, thanks to their dominant performance across all departments. Fans eagerly await the outcome, with the fun-loving Virat Kohli adding a touch of entertainment to an otherwise intense battle.