On Thursday, Bangladesh had an exceptional start against India. They put early pressure on the Indian team, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj effectively swinging the ball. In the ninth over, Hardik Pandya was introduced into the attack, and Litton Das welcomed him with two boundaries in just three balls.
Unfortunately, during his attempt to stop the second boundary, Pandya injured his ankle and had to leave the field. With the need to complete the over and Rohit Sharma reluctant to waste deliveries from his primary bowlers, the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, turned to the reliable Virat Kohli for assistance.
As the 35-year-old Kohli prepared to bowl, the crowd erupted in a massive cheer. Kohli’s first run-up was interrupted as he momentarily lost his rhythm, but he quickly regained his composure and delivered a beautiful inswinger aimed directly at the off-stump.
Litton Das responded with a textbook defensive shot, and then he dug out a fuller delivery for a single at long-on.
Both the batter and Virat Kohli shared a lighthearted moment, acknowledging the amusing situation with smiles on their faces. The over concluded with Tanzid Hasan taking a single off another precise inswinger, bringing an end to this entertaining episode.
