The Indian camp had a lighthearted moment during Day 2 of the Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai, featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill.
As the hosts finished the day at 81/3 in their second innings, leading by 308 runs, the atmosphere was upbeat.
Ravichandran Ashwin built on his century, scoring 113 runs off 133 balls, including 11 fours and two sixes, while Ravindra Jadeja, after his impressive 86, failed to add to his score and was dismissed for a duck.
India set a total of 376 in the first innings, with Bangladesh being bowled out for 149, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s four-wicket haul. In their second innings, India lost openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (10) and Rohit Sharma (5) early, while Virat Kohli contributed 17 runs off 37 balls.
GG laughing like that? 😭 what is the joke? 😂 pic.twitter.com/9DVGL6FXMD
— P ✨ (@ssnoozefest) September 20, 2024
A funny moment unfolded in the dugout during Ashwin and Akash Deep’s partnership, when Rohit played a prank on Shubman Gill, accidentally hitting him in the jaw. Kohli pointed out that it was being recorded, leading to a wave of laughter among Rohit and the rest of the team.