In an unexpected and hilarious twist on events, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli took on the role of a waterboy during the Asia Cup 2023’s final league match against Bangladesh.
While Kohli was not seen swinging the bat on the pitch, his presence on the sidelines provided laughter and excitement to cricket fans all around the world.
The decision to rest several key players, including Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj, was decided by skipper Rohit Sharma as a strategic move.
This decision showed the depth of the Indian cricket team as well as their commitment to long-term success in international games.
He still stole the show without being in playing 11#ViratKohli for uh
— NIHAL KHAN (@Nihalkhan_) September 15, 2023pic.twitter.com/XACV6HQLKF
Virat Kohli’s stint as a waterboy demonstrated his constant dedication to the team’s success and desire to support his teammates in unexpected capacities.
The internet was ablaze with amusing memes and tweets branding Kohli the ‘richest waterboy’ ever.
While Bangladesh won the match by a score of 6 runs, India had already secured a berth in the Asia Cup 2023 finals.
Rohit Sharma’s savvy choice to rest important players allowed young talents like Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Shami to shine in the international arena.
Cricket fans eagerly await the return of Virat Kohli to his customary playing position as the tournament unfolds, but for now, his humorous waterboy stint will be carved in the annals of cricketing humor. This amusing occurrence only serves to reinforce the Indian cricket team’s culture of brotherhood and unity.
