Virat Kohli’s Heart Winning Gesture For Rizwan After The Game: The much-awaited clash of the t20 World Cup between arch-rivals India and Pakistan ended up on a rather heartbreaking note for the Indian cricket team. Babar Azam’s side cruised to a 10-wicket victory in Dubai to help his team break the winning streak of India to make it 12-1.
This was the first time in the history of the game that the Pakistan cricket team was successful in defeating team India in a World Cup encounter. Prior to this game, the Indian team had defeated Pakistan in all 12 games at the World Cups.
After an incredible bowling display by Pakistan, team India was restricted to 151/7. Virat Kohli (57) and Rishabh Pant (39) helped in the recovery for the team India after the top-order collapse. Pakistan’s young sensation Shaheen Afridi turned out to be the hero with the ball as he picked 3 crucial wickets.
Later, Pakistan openers Mohammad Rizwan (79*) and Babar Azam (68*) chased the target successfully with 13 balls remaining. It was a crushing loss for team India and a heartbreaking one for the fans of the team. However, sports is all about winning and losing and appreciating one’s opponent even after being defeated in the game.
It was a similar case with the Indian skipper, who won everyone’s heart with his kind gesture for Pakistan’s Rizwan. After getting thrashed by Pakistan, not only did Virat Kohli say encouraging words to Pakistan openers but also hugged him affectionately.
Pictures and videos of the beautiful moment have been going viral on the internet. Here, watch the video:
This. #INDvPAK #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/tnjAYNO0BC
— Tavleen Singh Aroor (@Tavysingh) October 24, 2021
Meanwhile, the fans were left in awe of the incredible gesture from the Indian skipper. Fans came up with heart-winning tweets for Virat Kohli, lauding his gesture.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on this:
Virat Kohli appreciating Babar Azam and Rizwan. Always nice to see this mutual respect
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— RK (@RK_Gunti) October 24, 2021
Classy Kohli, hugging Rizwan
— Tanmay Bhat (@thetanmay) October 24, 2021
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THIS IS SO WHOLESOME IM CRYING ????
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— ? (@haniafsc) October 24, 2021
This picture says a huge amount, not least Kohli’s respect for two sensational performances. pic.twitter.com/dN2Pe2t1qN
— Henry Moeran (@henrymoeranBBC) October 24, 2021
If grace has a face—#ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/7D2oxqOzKZ
— Rauf Klasra (@KlasraRauf) October 24, 2021
Often called out for being a brat on the field, this Kohli embrace and pat is all things lovely.
#INDvPAKpic.twitter.com/AnvkhFyH6T
— Abhishek Baxi (@baxiabhishek) October 24, 2021
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Spirit of the Game ?? pic.twitter.com/DQrOJrI4G1— Vijay Lokapally (@vijaylokapally) October 24, 2021
Spirit of cricket. Sprit of human beings. #remember don’t let ppl fool you. pic.twitter.com/2ZXBR8RpRL
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 24, 2021