Video Of 'Super Excited' Adam Gilchrist's Passionate Hand-Shake With Virat Kohli Goes Viral

It seems that Virat Kohli's recent knock against Pakistan, one of the finest T20 knocks by any batter across world, was probably the reason behind Adam Gilchrist's excitement.

Virat is currently the leading run-getter for Men in Blue with 144 runs at a remarkable strike-rate of 148.45.

Source : Screengrab taken from Twitter

Virat Kohli viral video: A video has surfaced on social media in which Australia cricket team's legendary wicket-keeper batter Adam Gilchrist can be seen shaking former India skipper Virat Kohli's hands in super excitement, and also said something which led to the duo burst into laughter. The incident took place ahead of India vs Netherlands Super 12 T20 World Cup match in Sydney on Thursday. It seems that Kohli's recent knock against Pakistan, one of the finest T20 knocks by any batter across world, was probably the reason behind Gilchrist's excitement.

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Gilchrist meets Kohli and he seems impressed pic.twitter.com/BciNf1jV6h

— Kanav Bali (@Concussion__Sub) October 27, 2022

 

Legend Virat Kohli on the rise

Virat Kohli started his T20 World Cup with a bang. He produced one of the best knocks ever played in the history of T20Is -- 82 not out off 53 balls -- to help India (160/6) beat Pakistan (159/8) in the high-voltage clash at MCG. In India's second World Cup match, which was against Netherlands, Virat continued his magical form, scoring 44-ball 62 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 27. Virat is currently the leading run-getter for Men in Blue with 144 runs at a remarkable strike-rate of 148.45. With 4 points from two games after back-to-back wins, India have a very high chance to finish the Super 12 round in the top-two positions. Rohit Sharma & Co. will play their next T20 World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday, October 30 at Perth. 

ICC Men's Players Rankings: Virat Kohli back in the top 10

Virat Kohli has been rewarded for his recent heroics in T20 World Cup 2022. The 33-year-old batting legend has moved back inside the top 10 for batters. As per the latest set of players released by ICC on its website, Kohli jumped five places up to move to ninth spot on the batters list. 

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