Cricket fans were treated to an amusing exchange between Virat Kohli and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during the first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Amidst the heat of the contest, Kohli found himself in a playful banter with Shakib, likening the veteran Bangladesh all-rounder to Sri Lankan pace legend Lasith Malinga, known for his deadly yorkers.
Lasith Malinga reacts to Virat Kohli’s Viral Comment to Shakib Al Hasan
As Shakib bowled a series of unexpected yorkers to Kohli, the Indian cricket superstar, who had been struggling with his form, couldn’t help but draw a comparison between Shakib’s bowling and Malinga’s famed deliveries. The stump mic captured Kohli saying with a laugh, “Tu Malinga bana hua hai, yorker pe yorker de raha hai”, which translates to, “You’ve become like Malinga, bowling yorker after yorker!”
The light-hearted comment quickly went viral across social media, with fans and cricket enthusiasts loving this candid moment between two respected cricketers. Even Lasith Malinga himself reacted to the viral video, responding with a smile on social media, “Niyamai malli,” meaning “Great, brother,” showing his approval of the comparison.
Niyamai malli🤣🫶 https://t.co/heeEK48QRP
— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) September 21, 2024
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India record massive win 1st Test in Chennai
India’s dominated the first test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. Ravichandran Ashwin’s six-wicket haul in the second innings, coupled with Jadeja’s support, ensured that Bangladesh was bowled out for 234 while chasing a mammoth 515-run target. Ashwin, who had earlier scored a crucial century in the first innings, was named Player of the Match, with India taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
For Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s resistance with 82 runs stood out, but the team collapsed quickly after his dismissal, with Shakib’s 25-run contribution coming to an end thanks to Ashwin’s spin magic.
Stay tuned as India prepares for the next Test in Kanpur, where Kohli and the team will look to clinch the series!
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