RCB vs DC: Virat Kohli’s childhood friend excelled in a big game after 16 years, prompting a playful celebration captured on video

Ishant Sharma, a bowler for the Delhi Capitals, dismissed Virat Kohli at M Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru. In the 16 years of the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli was removed from the game by Ishant Sharma. Ishant Sharma was seen making fun of Kohli after he was dismissed, and the footage of his celebration is going viral on social media.

Virat Kohli led the RCB side in batting aggressively after the team lost the toss against the Delhi Capitals. Everyone anticipated that Virat Kohli would play a huge innings after his incredible start, but it did not materialize. Only 27 runs could be scored by King Kohli in his 250th IPL game.

Ishant Sharma, his buddy, removed him off the field on the fourth delivery of the innings’ fourth over. Ishant bowled an off-stump length ball that Kohli smashed the bat to hit the stroke off of. The ball flew directly into Abhishek Porel’s hands, and Ishant’s joy knew no limits as he took Kohli’s wicket. Ishant and Kohli’s video is currently trending on social media, and everyone is enjoying it as it shows how friendly they are.

Ishant Sharma dismisses Virat Kohli for the first time in 16 years of IPL

It’s true that Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma were buddies in school. Both live in Delhi and are Delhi’s domestic cricket players. It’s common to witness both players giggling and making jokes with one another. A scene that had never been witnessed in the 16 years of the IPL till now occurred when two longtime friends faced off in the IPL 2024.

When Ishant Sharma removed Virat Kohli from the game between the Royal Challengers of Bangalore (RCB) and the Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Ground, the entire stadium fell silent. Ishant ruined Virat’s innings after he had a fantastic start against the Delhi Capitals. In the sixteen years of the IPL, Ishant has not dismissed Kohli before.

Ishant’s joy was unbridled when he removed Virat Kohli from the game, and he proceeded to tease Kohli while he was still on the wicket. Additionally, Kohli began laughing since he did not think he had escaped. Next, it was observed that Ishant Sharma had approached Kohli and shoved him. Additionally caught on camera was the moment the two exchanged glances. On social media right now, this video is going extremely popular.

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