India faced Bangladesh in the last Super 4 fixture of the Asia Cup 2023, and it was a match that garnered attention not only for the on-field action but also for a surprising sight off the pitch. India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, won the toss and decided to bowl first, giving Bangladesh the opportunity to set a target.
However, the moment that captured the spotlight occurred during the fourth over of Bangladesh’s innings when their opener, Tanzid Hasan, was dismissed by Shardul Thakur for 13 runs. As Tanzid Hasan departed, it was Virat Kohli, who was rested for the match, who walked onto the field, not with a bat, but as a waterboy, carrying refreshments for his teammates. This unexpected sight of the star Indian batter performing the role of a waterboy quickly went viral on social media.
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India had made several changes to their playing XI, with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid deciding to rest key players and provide opportunities to those on the bench. Suryakumar Yadav replaced Virat Kohli at the No. 3 position in the batting order, and this change was likely made to manage workload and give other players a chance to shine.
During the toss, Rohit Sharma explained the decision to field first, stating that it allowed India to experience batting under lights, something they hadn’t done in the tournament. He also highlighted the versatility of the pitch, offering something for both pacers and spinners.
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India made a total of five changes to the team, with Tilak Varma making his debut. Players like Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah were rested, and Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, and Tilak Varma were brought into the lineup.
While the match was significant for the cricketing action, it was the unexpected appearance of Virat Kohli as a waterboy that added a unique and memorable moment to the game, captivating fans and social media alike.
Here is the video of Virat Kohli performing the waterboy duties:
King mowa 😭 pic.twitter.com/9DXhrR2hRy
— Sanju Here 🤞👻 (@me_sanjureddy) September 15, 2023
This man is emotion 😢🥰
Add your new GIF everyone pic.twitter.com/KxluN9pyCI
— The Gully Cricketer (@gullycricketerr) September 15, 2023
