Virat Kohli's 'selfless act' after Shubman Gill's century gets applauded by cricket fans

Shubman Gill on Tuesday scored yet ar century during third and final ODI between India and New Zealand in Indore. Gill scored 112 off just 78 balls with a strike rate of 143.58 including 13 boundaries and five sixes. As Gill reached three-digit mark, former India captain Virat Kohli was seen cheering his heart out for his younger teammate from dressing room. Kohli was wearing his full kit with helmet and ps on waiting for his turn in middle when Gill scored century. 

Cricket fans are lauding Kohli for his heartfelt appreciation of Gill when latter reached his third ODI century. Ims of Kohli's selfless act after Gill's century are best thing on internet today. Indian Premier League (IPL) side Punjab Kings also took te of Kohli's gesture and took to its official Twitter handle to heap praise on former India skipper. "Get yourself a teammate like Virat Kohli!" Punjab Kings wrote in caption. 

Kohli was equally energetic when Rohit Sharma reached his century a few balls earlier than Gill. Kohli was seen cheering for Rohit with same level of energy as he did for Gill after a few minutes. Rohit Sharma scored 101 off 85 balls with a strike rate of 118.82 including nine boundaries and six sixes. This was Rohit's 30th century in ODI cricket. He equalled record of former Australia captain Ricky Ponting to enter top three of list of players with most hundreds in ODIs.    

India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI

Earlier in match, New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won toss and elected to field first at Holkar Cricket Stium in Indore. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill opened batting and forged a 212 run-partnership. After both batters were dismissed, India mand to score over 150 more runs to reach 385/9 in 50 overs. Hardik Pandya contributed to total with 54 off 38 balls. Kohli also chipped in with 36 off 27 balls. 

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