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Published 18:25 IST, August 4th 2024

Virat Kohli Emulates Riyan Parag's Famous IPL Celebration After Grabbing Samarawickrama's Catch

India are taking on Sri Lanka in the second game of the three-match ODI series. The first match of the series ended in a draw.

Virat Kohli in action | Image: X/@sonyliv

IND vs SL 2nd ODI: India are taking on Sri Lanka in the second match of the ongoing One Day International (ODI) series. After a triumphant T20 series win against Lanka, India are on their quest to stamp their authority against Lanka in the One Day Internationals as well. The first ODI of the IND vs SL ODI series was nothing short of a thriller with the match ending in a draw. India will play two more ODIs in the series which is being seen as preparation for the Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli Does A Riyan Parag

Virat Kohli has always been an entertainer on the field and he does not need a bat to be so. Over sometime now, it seems that Virat Kohli is enjoying the game to the fullest and is more than happy just to be on the field for India. There is nothing that Kohli hasn't achieved, but it is his hunger and dedication towards the game that makes him the great player that he is. The 'Chasemaster' recently retired from the T20Is and will continue to play only in the Test and the ODI format.

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A clip of Virat Kohli is going viral which shows him emulating a popular Riyan Parag celebration. Rajasthan Royals youngster Riyan Parag has always been very vocal about his love and admiration for the former India captain. Parag is also included in India's ODI squad that has been assembled to take on Sri Lanka. Virat grabbed a catch off Samarawickrama's bat when he was batting on 14 off 31 deliveries.

Watch the video here

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Indian Bowlers Too Good For Sri Lanka

After a thrilling tie in the first ODI, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the second match of the series but the Indian bowlers left them clueless and begging for answers. Mohammed Siraj provided India with an early breakthrough and Washington Sundar then chipped in with three wickets that broke Sri Lanka's back. Kuldeep Yadav too clinched 2 valuable wickets in his quota of 10 overs.

Updated 18:25 IST, August 4th 2024

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