Published 19:42 IST, September 20th 2024

'Malinga bana hua': Virat Kohli's Funny Little Chatter With Shakib Al-Hasan Leaves Fans In Splits

While Virat Kohli endured yet another frustrating day with the bat, he still left a light moment for the fans to cherish on Day 2 of the India vs Bangladesh.

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IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli has a chat with Shakib al-hasan | Image: screengrab
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re never appears to be a dull moment when Virat Kohli is in middle. While he endured yet ar frustrating day with bat, he still left a light moment for fans and followers to cherish on Day 2 of India vs Banglesh 1st Test in Chennai. During his 37-ball stay at crease, re came a breezy moment on field when he indulged in a harmless chat with Shakib Al-Hasan.

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Virat Kohli h a chat with Shakib Al-Hasan

Duty called Virat Kohli following early departure of openers- Rohit Sharma (5) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (10). Contrary to first innings, Kohli looked in solid touch and also struck two authoritative boundaries. However, spin, which has lately troubled Indian batter, once again became left him in dire straits. Kohli failed to pick a flighted full-delivery of Mehy Hasan and was caught LBW. Replays showcased a spike from Kohli's bat but right-hander did t take referral. Thus, it is a wrap from Virat Kohli from 1st Test.

Neverless, Virat Kohli h a memorable moment with Shakib Al-Hasan on pitch. As Hasan Mahmud was pilling up with incessant yorkers to Kohli, he brought this to Shakib, who was standing at cover region. Keeping Mahmud in mind, he said, "Malinga bana hua, yorker pe yorker de raha hai (He is bowling yorkers like Lasith Malinga)."

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India vs Banglesh 1st Test: Summary Till w

After winning toss, Banglesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto invited India to bat. Following an early struggle, where ball was moving, India lost quick wickets. Big names like Rohit Sharma , Virat Kohli , and Shubman Gill, got out cheaply. India were reeling at 144/6 but from reon, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jeja mand proceedings and amassed a huge partnership of 199 runs. Ashwin registered his 6th Test century in process, whereas Jeja held out after scoring 86 runs. India put up a fair 1st innings score of 376 runs.

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In reply, Banglesh lost early wickets and were ushered out of match by Indian bowlers. Bumrah was pick of bowlers with a 4-for and besides him, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Jeja struck a couple of wickets apiece. Banglesh bundled out at 149 and hence Team India has garnered a monumental le of 227 runs. Team India finished at 81/3 at stumps on Day 2. With that, le has reached to 308.

19:42 IST, September 20th 2024