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Published 12:42 IST, February 16th 2021

Virat Kohli has epic reaction to Ishant Sharma's boundary off Moeen Ali: WATCH

Indian captain Virat Kohli stood up and cheered for Ishant Sharma when the latter struck a boundary during India's second innings on Day 3 in Chennai.

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Indian captain Virat Kohli scored 62 on a rabid Chennai surface on Day 3 of the second Test match against England. He was ably assisted by all-rounder R Ashwin, who top-scored for his side with a chanceless 106. While Ashwin cracked a sublime ton, it was a particular Ishant Sharma shot for a boundary that got Virat Kohli delighted with much excitement in the dressing room.

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Ishant Sharma steps down the wicket, Virat Kohli stands up in the dressing room

Indian speedster Ishant Sharma arrived at the crease at 210-8. He formed a crucial 27-run stand with R Ashwin, even though Sharma himself scored just seven of them. He struck one boundary during his knock when he stepped down the wicket to dispatch Moeen Ali towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Interestingly, Ishant Sharma’s boundary got Virat Kohli standing up and applauding with cheers from the dressing room. Kohli’s epic reaction was captured and even shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on their official website. Here is a look at the moment when the Indian captain cheered for an Ishant Sharma boundary with much ecstasy.

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India vs England 2nd Test live updates

India beat England by 317 runs in the second Test of the 4-match series. Indian spinner Axar Patel took five wickets on debut while Kuldeep Yadav picked up 2 wickets to wrap up the proceedings early on Day 4. R Ashwin starred not just with the bat, but also contributed with another 2 wickets in the second innings.

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India vs England live streaming

For India vs England live streaming in India, fans can tune in to the Star Sports Network. Meanwhile, for India vs England live scores, one can visit the official website and social media pages of the BCCI and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The live streaming of the India vs England 2nd Test is also available for fans on the Disney+ Hotstar app.

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Image source: BCCI Twitter

Updated 12:42 IST, February 16th 2021