WATCH: Rahul Dravid consoles heartbroken Virat Kohli after single digit score in IND vs ENG semi-final in T20 WC 2024
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli he also struggled to meet the expectations of his fans as his poor condition continued to worsen ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In the important semi-final they will face each other In England, hopes were high on Kohli to come out of his slump and showcase his batting skills. However, the former Indian captain was dismissed for just 9 runs, leaving the fans disappointed.
Reece Topley removes Virat Kohli
Kohli’s innings started with promise but ended prematurely due to over-attacking. In the third over, he tried to attack Reece Topley, which led to his dismissal with a long delivery that clipped his leg stump. Despite showing good brilliance with Topley’s six, Kohli’s bid to repeat the aggressive shot led to his downfall.
A heartfelt gesture by Rahul Dravid for Kohli
After his dismissal, Kohli looked dejected as he sat in the Indian dugout. The head coach Rahul Dravid he went to him to give him comfort and support, a gesture that Kohli deeply appreciated. The touching moment, captured on video, highlighted the emotional toll on Kohli during this challenging phase.
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Here is the video:
Don’t be sad, Lord Virat Kohli. We will win! We want a roaring Kohli. We can’t see you like this. 😭😭#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/a1zoso3wpr
— Yanika_Lit (@LogicLitLatte) June 27, 2024
— IPL (@WatchIPLvideos) June 27, 2024
Kohli’s history in the T20 World Cup semi finals
Kohli’s performance in the semi-final was a stark contrast to what he achieved in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, he scored an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls South Africa in 2014 followed by an unbeaten 89 off 47 balls against The West Indies in 2016. Kohli then scored a fifty against England in the 2022 edition of the world cup.
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