Pune stadium erupts in joy as Virat Kohli makes ODI bowling comeback | Trending
India is playing against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first. India decided to send Hardik Pandya to bowl the first over. 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. Ind vs Ban World Cup 2023 Match: Virat Kohli bowling after six years as Hardik Pandya was sent back to the pavilion due to an ankle injury. (Instagram/ICC) “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.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.“Right arm quick bowler,” posted an Instagram user.“Those 2016 vibes,” expressed a third.“I hope Hardik is okay!” shared a fifth.
