Virat Kohli, known for his on-field charisma and off-field charm, once again left fans entertained during the India vs. Bangladesh match in the Asia Cup 2023.
Despite not being part of the playing XI for the inconsequential Super 4 match between India and Bangladesh, Kohli found a way to contribute with his trademark humor. Taking on the role of a ‘water boy’ for his side, Kohli’s antics on the field brought a smile to everyone’s face. His energetic dash onto the ground to deliver water to his teammates became a hilarious highlight of the match.
India, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, won the toss and elected to bowl against Bangladesh. The game started with a bang for India as Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur delivered early breakthroughs.
Wholesale Changes and Debutants
In this match, India opted for wholesale changes to their playing XI, resting key players including Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav. The ODI debut was handed to Tilak Varma, while Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur, and Suryakumar Yadav were also included in the lineup.
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Unfortunately, middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer missed his third consecutive game due to fitness concerns, with the BCCI noting that he “has shown improvement but is not yet fully fit.” On the other side, Tanzib Shakib made his ODI debut for Bangladesh.
India’s Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- KL Rahul
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohammed Shami
- Prasidh Krishna
Bangladesh’s Playing XI:
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Litton Das
- Tanzid Hasan
- Anamul Haque
- Towhid Hridoy
- Shamim Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Mahedi Hasan
- Nasum Ahmed
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Mustafizur Rahman
Virat Kohli’s entertaining gesture as the ‘water boy’ added a touch of humor to the match and showcased his camaraderie with the Indian cricket team.
