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Bollywood veteran Nana Patekar recently confessed in an interview that his admiration for Virat Kohli runs so deep that he loses his appetite whenever the cricketer gets out early. His candid admission sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with fans sharing jokes, memes, and heart-felt comments. Some users wondered if Patekar managed to eat after Kohli’s early dismissals in both innings of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney.
Patekar recently opened up about his deep love for cricket, revealing a soft spot for Kohli that resonated with fans. “Virat is my favourite player,” Patekar, 74, said. “If he gets out early, I lose my appetite. That’s how much cricket means to me,” he said.
He also drew a thought-provoking parallel between cricket and filmmaking, saying, “Cricketers’ games last five days, but our exams go on for one and a half to two years, and the audience ultimately delivers the verdict.”
However, Kohli’s performance in the Sydney Test turned out to be a tough pill to swallow for fans. The Indian batting star could only muster 17 and six runs in the two innings, falling to Australian pacer Scott Boland on both occasions. Social media was quick to react, sparking a wave of memes online.
Kohli’s dismissals once again sparked debates about his ongoing struggle with deliveries outside the off-stump. Since 2021, this has become a noticeable flaw in his technique and has become a trend that’s been frustrating for fans who once admired his ability to take control of any attack. Now, many are left lamenting what’s often referred to as his “copy-paste dismissals”.
