Indian cricket player Virat Kohli’s playful on-field antics stole the limelight during ICC Champions Trophy clash of India against New Zealand. Virat Kohli absurdly touched Axar Patel’s feet after Patel dismissed Kane Williamson. This light-hearted moment became a viral moment of the match, which saw India winning by 44 runs and qualified for semi-final against Australia.
Superstar of Indian cricket team Virat Kohli is well known for his on-field antics, which always entertain fans just as much as his batting heroics. From urging the crowd to cheer louder to mimicking his team Colleague, Virat’s exuberance is always on display.
One moment of yesterday match of India’s final group-stage clash against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, went viral, leaving fans in splits.
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In a light-hearted and spontaneous gesture, Virat Kohli playfully touched the feet of spinner Axar Patel after the latter dismissed New Zealand’s top-scorer Kane Williamson. At the end of the 41st over of New Zealand’s run chase, the incident took place when Axar provided India with a crucial breakthrough.
Willamson, who had scored 81 off 120 balls, attempted an aggressive stroke off Axar’s delivery but was fully beaten, allowing wicketkeeper KL Rahul to complete a simple stumping. As Axar celebrated the prized scalp, Virat Kohli approached him and humorously bowled down to touch his feet in a gesture of respect, acknowledging the vital wicket. Axar playful exchange between the two before they resumed their fielding positions.
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The wicket of Willamson taken proved to be a turning point in the match. After Williamson’s dismissal, New Zealand’s chase faltered despite a brief cameo from Mitchell Santner (28 off 31 balls). The rest of the batting lineup to withstand India’s spin attack as Varun Chakaravarthy (5/42) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/56) wrapped up the tail efficiently, achieving a 44-run victory for India.
