[VIDEO IND vs PAK] Virat Kohli Trolls Muhammad Rizwan With An Imaginary Watch

IND vs PAK: Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli grabbed attention with a surprising move during a 2023 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, India’s bitter rivals. Even though the game was intense and tense, Kohli was able to keep the crowd entertained with his cleverness and sense of humour. I

As the intensity of the game and the fans’ cheers reached a peak, Virat Kohli did something completely unexpected. He acted as though he were wearing a watch on his wrist, which drew the attention of the crowd and the photographers. But what does this odd gesture even mean?

The things that Kohli did weren’t pointless. He used this unusual gesture to signal to Mohammad Rizwan, the new Pakistani batsman who had just stepped up to the crease after Imam-ul-Haq’s dismissal. The message from Kohli to Rizwan was unmistakable: there was no time to squander before the following delivery. Rizwan was staking his time to get ready.

He made light of the situation by using his black wristband as a stopwatch. His eyes were concentrated on what seemed to be an imagined watch as if he were counting down the seconds. A feeling of urgency was communicated to the Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman by his constant glances towards Rizwan and the placement of his right hand on his waist.

Kohli’s actions, despite their seeming lack of seriousness, were very planned. It was his objective to put Rizwan under pressure by reducing the amount of time he had to be ready to face the opening ball. When the stakes are as high as they are in a match between India and Pakistan, every mental edge counts and Kohli showed his mastery by taking it. Rizwan, a player noted for his cool demeanour, handled Kohli’s dramatics with the clock with aplomb. He played out a dot ball before ultimately rotating the strike a few deliveries later. Despite the unconventional pressure tactic, Rizwan remained unshaken, firmly focused on his role.