Respect for the tri-colour! Virat Kohli’s gesture for Indian flag wins hearts in Sydney | Cricket News
Virat Kohli’s respect for the national flag caught the attention of fans after India’s emphatic nine-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. After Australia were restricted to 236 in 46.4 overs, thanks to pacer Harshit Rana’s 4/39, India chased down the target in 38.3 overs.
Rohit Sharma led the charge with an unbeaten 121 off 125 balls, while Kohli contributed a fighting 74 not out off 81 deliveries. Rohit shared a 69-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill (24) before combining with Kohli for an unbroken 168-run stand that sealed the win. Following the victory, Rohit and Kohli walked down the tunnel towards the dressing room as cameras captured the duo amid a cheering crowd. Fans near the tunnel reached out to wave and pat the two stars.Watch the moment here During this moment, a viral video on social media captured Kohli bending down to pick up the Indian tricolour that had accidentally fallen from a fan’s hand onto the ramp leading to the dressing room. He quickly returned the flag to the supporter before continuing his walk. The gesture has been widely appreciated by Kohli’s fans, who praised him for showing respect towards the country and its flag. The match also marked a likely farewell for the legendary pair on an Australian tour, as fans took in the sight of Rohit and Kohli finishing on a high note after years of memorable performances on Australian soil.
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The duo’s partnership was praised by fans and commentators alike for their mastery in technique and a strong understanding between each other. The win, while not enough to claim the series, offered a fitting conclusion to their campaign in the series.
