As the reserve day of World Test Championship (WTC) last started in Southampton, India captain Virat Kohli, earlier than the beginning of play, shook palms with New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling, who’s enjoying his final Test match. Kohli’s gesture for Watling on his last day as a Test participant gained hearts of followers the world over as they flooded social media, hailing the India skipper’s sportsmanship. The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter to share the video of a “nice gesture” from Kohli as he congratulated Watling on his final day as a world cricketer. “A nice gesture from the Indian skipper congratulating the @BLACKCAPS wicket-keeper on the final day of his international career,” the video was captioned.
Virat Kohli BJ Watling
A pleasant gesture from the Indian skipper congratulating the @BLACKCAPS wicket-keeper on the ultimate day of his worldwide profession #WTC21 Final | #INDvNZ | #SpiritOfCricket pic.twitter.com/zcI47UFPAp
— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2021
“Wonderful sportsmanship spirit by Virat Kohli, he’s congratulating BJ Watling on a fantastic career,” a fan stated.
Wonderful sportsmanship spirit by Virat Kohli, he is congratulating BJ Watling on a improbable profession. #WTC21final #WTC21 #WTC2021 #WTCFinals #ViratKohli #ICCWorldTestChampionshippic.twitter.com/vH37WvZ7GA
— Bibekananda Sahu (@IamBibeka) June 23, 2021
“Virat Kohli congratulates BJ Watling on his last day in his Test career – brilliant gesture from the Indian captain,” one other one joined in.
Virat Kohli congratulates BJ Watling on his final day in his Test profession – good gesture from the Indian captain.#INDvNZ #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/m5miiPTtDV
— Neelabh (@CricNeelabh) June 23, 2021
Nice of Virat Kohli to stroll upto BJ Watling and shake palms earlier than the primary ball is bowled.
Amazing Gesture #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/cL4448gkwf
— Kanav Bali (@Concussion__Sub) June 23, 2021
Virat Kohli Shake palms and desires to Bj Watling, in the present day is the final day of Watling’s Test Career.
My Man Always Great Respect Player #WTC2021 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/gN3Q6Miptb
— NZ_ (@JustinOffcl_) June 23, 2021
Kohli may solely handle so as to add 5 runs to his in a single day rating of eight on Day 6 of the WTC last. He was dismissed by his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate Kyle Jamieson.
Kohli edged one straight into the palms of Watling behind the stumps off Jamieson. Soon after Kohli’s dismissal, the tall New Zealand pacer despatched Cheteshwar Pujara again to the pavilion.
Jamieson, who picked up his fifth five-wicket haul in Tests within the first innings of the continued match, had additionally accounted for Kohli on Day 3.
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India had been bowled out for 217 of their first innings after being put in to bat by Kane Williamson. In reply, New Zealand placed on 249 runs on the board due to Devon Conway’s half-century and helpful contributions from Williamson and Jamieson.
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