The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has been known for a use of a certain cuss word in Hindi and its pronunciation is similar to that of the English all-rounder, Ben Stokes’ name, has led to some hilarious banters on social media. So much so that the English all-rounder once jokingly threatened to delete his Twitter account. This time around, Stokes didn’t wait for anyone else to draw similarities with Kohli’s now-famous cuss word and his name.
To a question on Twitter: “If you were on the phone with Virat Kohli, what would you tell him?” the English all-rounder came up with a hilarious reply that quickly went viral on Twitter as the fans of both the cricketers started sharing the hilarious comment.
https://twitter.com/benstokes38/status/1224237498492125185
As expected, fans came in their numbers, flooding the comments section with GIFs of Kohli mouthing the cuss word and several memes. Here are some of the reactions:
https://twitter.com/DevanandShenoy/status/1224237827879137281
https://twitter.com/vishwatweets1/status/1224238182327144448
— Right Arm Over (@RightArmOver_) February 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/Dubaki_/status/1224238129495719936
https://twitter.com/BombMaarDunga/status/1224246418799353856
Sahi kaha Ben stokes 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/wB4G2Q1S63
— H🐇. (@hp_mode2) February 3, 2020
😁😂🤣😆 pic.twitter.com/rTFMLUMHfh
— Halfblood (@halfbloodpkb) February 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/YashSin15415924/status/1224247920880312321
— Dexter↗️ (@MunnaKaTunna) February 3, 2020
You sir won the internet today. Hats off!! pic.twitter.com/b7UWfuPWGP
— Rahul Raveendran (@rahulrav21) February 3, 2020
😂😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/bCctuu2LzL
— 80* (@imVinaykohli) February 3, 2020
Indian pace attack led by Bumrah bowled like a unit that helped the men in blue to register an unprecedented series whitewash with a seven-run victory against New Zealand. With the series already in the bag after they won the first four matches of the five-match series, Virat Kohli took the rest and handed the captaincy reins to Rohit Sharma. India, electing to bat, rode on Rohit’s fifty to post 163/3 in 20 overs.
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Rohit had to retire hurt on 60 off 41 deliveries (3×4, 3×6) after he suffered from cramps. He did not come out to the field as KL Rahul led the team in the second innings. Chasing 164 for victory, New Zealand could manage 156/9 in 20 overs despite hitting Shivam Dube for 34 runs in one over.
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The Indian pace trio of Bumrah, Navdeep Saini (2/23) and Shardul Thakur (2/38) managed to restrict the hosts and finally took India over the line. Now, the men in blue will be playing a three-match ODI series against the Kiwi with the first game scheduled to be played at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday.
