During a recent warm-up match between India and Bangladesh in New York, Virat Kohli was seen enjoying a salad in the dugout. This moment, captured on video, quickly went viral. The video shows Kohli, dressed in his blue Indian jersey, eating from a plate with a fork. Beside him, other team members, including the coaching staff, are seen either engaged in discussions or observing the game.
In the match itself, India chose to bat first. Despite losing Sanju Samson early in the second over, Rishabh Pant stepped up and played an outstanding innings. He scored 53 runs off 32 balls, hitting four boundaries and several sixes. Hardik Pandya, recovering from a lackluster IPL season, also made a significant contribution. He scored 40 runs off 23 balls, which included four sixes and two boundaries. Their combined efforts helped India set a competitive target of 182 runs for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh's reply was thwarted by India's strong bowling attack. Arshdeep Singh led the charge, taking two wickets in his first two overs, putting Bangladesh on the back foot. Although Mahmudullah tried to stabilize the innings for Bangladesh, the team struggled against the disciplined Indian bowling. They were eventually bowled out for 122 runs in 20 overs. Shivam Dube also impressed with the ball, taking two wickets for just 13 runs in three overs.
India's victory in this warm-up match has set a positive tone for their upcoming games in the T20 World Cup. The team is scheduled to play three of their four league games in New York, with their next match against Ireland on June 5. This strong performance will undoubtedly boost their confidence as they aim for a successful campaign in the tournament.
The viral video of Kohli eating a salad adds a lighter, more human touch to the game, showing that even elite athletes have moments of normalcy amidst the high pressure of international cricket. This image of Kohli, combined with the team’s strong performance, reflects both the serious and relaxed aspects of cricket, endearing the players to fans even more.
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