Kohli discovered himself on the crease early within the second innings, similar to the primary, as India misplaced two fast wickets within the type of skipper Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal throughout the first seven overs.
Following the departure of the openers, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill steadied the innings, serving to India surpass the 50-run mark. Nonetheless, Kohli’s keep on the crease was transient; he scored simply 17 runs earlier than being adjudged LBW to Mehidy Hasan Miraz within the 20th over. Kohli’s innings consisted of 37 balls, marking one other early exit for the skilled batsman.
The incident occurred throughout India’s second innings when Kohli was on the non-striker’s finish. The stump mic captured Kohli humorously referring to Shakib Al Hasan as ‘Malinga,’ a nod to the previous Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, who was well-known for his distinctive yorkers.
Kohli’s comment got here as Shakib persistently delivered a sequence of efficient yorkers, showcasing his bowling prowess and including a light-hearted second to the match.
Kohli joked, “Tu Malinga bana hua hai, Yorker pe Yorker de raha hai!” This playful remark not solely showcased Kohli’s wit but additionally highlighted Shakib’s spectacular bowling efficiency, harking back to the legendary Malinga identified for his lethal yorkers.
Shakib, who has been a standout participant for Bangladesh, took the remark in good humour, reflecting the sportsmanship that characterises cricket.
