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As Indian fans eagerly waited for Virat Kohli to give an electric performance on the field against England, he was dismissed for a duck. The shocking dismissal left both the Indian skipper and fans bamboozled. Now, finding some solace in humour, netizens turned the dismissal into a viral meme.
During the first day of the second Test in Chennai, England’s all-rounder Moeen Ali set a precedent, sending Kohli back early, becoming the first spinner to dismiss him for a duck in international cricket. As the wicket caused for jubilant celebrations among England’s fans, Indian side was left speechless.
Kohli’s bewildered expression after he was sent packing was certainly the moment of the morning session. England claimed two wickets within a space of two overs to prove their dominance in the game. The video quickly went viral.
https://twitter.com/Naveedk07/status/1360472741493821440
Soon, the skipper baffled expression caught the attention of the desi meme-makers online, who quickly churned out memes using his facial express in various situations.
After Kohli won the toss and chose to bat, India lost three crucial wickets leaving fans disappointed. However, thanks to Rohit Sharma holding the fort, desi buffs are still optimistic.
