IND vs BAN | Twitter elated as Kohli rekindles his dance moves following Shakib’s unlucky dismissal

ByArijit Kundu, SportsCafe Editor

Today at 2:48 PM

In cricket, a few individuals are not just entertainers in their respective departments but also bring an amusement factor with their aura. Indian stalwart Virat Kohli was no different in this case as his dancing moves following Shakib Al Hasan’s unlucky dismissal made the fans juvenile.

In reply to India’s 376 in the first innings, Bangladesh failed to get a proper start, courtesy of a viscous pace bowling by the triumvirate of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep. Resuming from 26/3 after Lunch, the visitors’ injury deepened as Siraj and Bumrah removed Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim in quick succession. While Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan tried to revive them with a fifty-plus stand, the introduction of Ravindra Jadeja led to both batters' downfall with the all-rounder getting out in an unlucky fashion.

A well-settled Shakib intended to surprise the on-air commentators and the Bangladeshi fans with a reverse sweep on the third ball of the 31st over when Jadeja bowled a fuller one at the stumps. The southpaw failed to connect the ball with the middle of the bat but ended up with an inside edge back to the boot and ricocheted towards Rishabh Pant sprinting towards it. While the onfield umpire Richard Kettleborough signaled it not out, Rohit Sharma’s decision to review paid dividends. The TV umpire could vividly spot that it wasn’t a bump ball and that the white rock struck the shoe of Shakib before rebounding towards the gloveman.

A shrewd review from Rohit got all the applause while Kohli was seen enjoying his time with dance moves, making the Twitterverse elated.

Wait for Kohli's dance moves

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078)

Tactics

Shakib today..
— SMM (@Shhy10)

Masterclass

- Rohit moves the fielder from short leg to short fine leg to stop conventional sweep shot of Shakib.

- On the next ball, Shakib tries to play reverse sweep instead of conventional sweep. Edges and gets out.

Captaincy masterclass from Rohit Sharma 🔥🔥
— Aman (@CricketSatire)

Black magic?

Shakib kala jaadu kar raha kya 💀
— cricket wala ladka (@cricketwalaldka)

Gone

Rohit changed the position of Jaiswal and next ball Shakib tried to hit a reverse sweep and got caught out.

This wicket surely goes to Rohit Sharma 🙌🫡
— Oggy🐉 (@meri_mrziii)

No idea

Shakib putting the helmet strap in his mouth as he faces siraj..

Dont know the reason as to why Shakib is biting his helmet strap with his teeth..
— Anurag Sinha (@anuragsinha1992)

Successor

Jadeja is Dhoni's Blud & Successor!!

Kyun Shakib kyun.... When Dhoni already has done it with 🇧🇩... Why to go against Jaddu 🥺🥹🤭😝😂🤣

🐍 Ka Sabera hain Jaddu... 😎😆👻
— 𝕶𝖆𝖗𝖓👻🌞 (@pickupshot)

Good bounce

Pant saying " Sabse zyada bounce mil raha hai Ash bhai aapko "

as Ashwin bowls to Shakib

( Stump mic voice 🎙️ )
— Anurag Sinha (@anuragsinha1992)

Disappointing

Tea - Bangladesh 112/8 were once again disappointing with their shot selection in the second session, both Litton Kumar Das & Shakib Al Hasan getting out playing unnecessary shots.
— Athar Ali Khan (@AtharAliKhan97)

Cool