Asia Cup 2023
WATCH: Virat Kohli dances to ‘Lungi Dance’ song in Super Fours clash against Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa Stadium
India’s stalwart Virat Kohli may have faltered with the bat against Sri Lanka during the Super Fours game on September 12 of the Asia Cup 2023, but the star batsman definitely enjoyed his time on the field. Notably, the former India skipper was seen dancing during the Lungi Dance song in the stadium when Sri Lankan cricketers were taking up the field. The video has gone viral with some hilarious and amusing comments. The 34-year-old cricketer has always seemed joyful, irrespective of what the situation is on the field.
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Virat Kohli dancing during "Lungi Dance" song in the stadium.
– The crowd favorite…!!!!!pic.twitter.com/LMPR90YvuJ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 13, 2023
Meanwhile, India’s star batter Virat Kohli could only rack up 3 runs against Sri Lanka after being dismissed by great spinner Dunith Wellalage during the play. In addition, the stylish right-handed batter struck an unbeaten 122 runs from 94 balls against Pakistan, featuring nine boundaries and two sixes with a solid strike rate of 130, which marks his 77th international century along with his 47th ODI hundred during the play.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli became the fastest pair to reach 5,000 runs
Notably, on September 12, India’s great top-order batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli became the fastest pair to reach 5,000 runs. This landmark came during the Super Fours clash against Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Intriguingly, the partnership between Rohit and Virat, which is fondly referred to by viewers, lasted for just 10 runs as the latter was dismissed for 3 runs during the play.
Meanwhile, taking about their stats, they both have collected 5,008 runs at an average of 61.82 in 86 innings. In addition, they have had 15 half-century stands and 18 hundred-run stands, with a partnership of 246 runs marking their best. Team India defeated Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023 to make their way to the finals. Notably, Rohit Sharma and Co. will be facing the winner between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on September 17. The Men in Blue will be next seen in action on September 15 when they lock horns against Bangladesh.