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Pune stadium erupts in joy as Virat Kohli makes ODI bowling comeback
Virat Kohli filled in for Hardik Pandya in the ongoing India vs Bangladesh Cricket World Cup 2023 match after the latter suffered an ankle injury.
India is playing against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first. During the 9th over of the match, Hardik Pandya was sent to bowl. However, his stint on the pitch was cut short after just three deliveries due to an ankle injury, forcing him to go back to the pavilion. After Pandya had to retire, Virat Kohli filled in for him and returned to bowling in a One Day International (ODI) match after a hiatus of six years. As Kohli returned to field as a bowler, enthusiastic fans filled the Pune stadium with loud cheers.
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“Look who’s decided to bowl!” wrote ICC while sharing a video on Instagram. A text insert on the video reads, “After 6 years!” The video shows Kohli delivering a bowl after he filled in for the injured Pandya in the ICC Men’s World Cup match between India and Bangladesh.
Watch Virat Kohli bowling in an ODI here:
The video was shared a few minutes ago. It has since accumulated thousands of views. Additionally, many even liked the video and shared their thoughts in the comments.
Here’s how people reacted to this video of Virat Kohli:
“Right arm quick bowler,” posted an Instagram user.
Another added, “After this, Batsman is no more.”
“Those 2016 vibes,” expressed a third.
A fourth commented, “He can bat, he can bowl.”
“I hope Hardik is okay!” shared a fifth.
Many simply wrote ‘King’ in the comments
