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It was a gripping match between India and Afghanistan on Saturday at the ICC World Cup 2019. However, Indian captain Virat Kohli’s expressions became a talking point online, particularly the one where India lost its Decision Review System (DRS) review.
While Afghanistan was chasing a modest target, Mohammed Shami, playing his first match of the tournament, gave India its first chance for a wicket when he tried to dismiss dangerous opener Hazratullah Zazai. However, the umpire did not respond to the LBW appeal. Kohli then asked for a DRS review, but it went in Afghanistan’s favour as the ball had pitched just outside leg stump line.
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The skipper was seen briefly arguing with the umpire before he appeared to be pleading with folded hands. Now, the image from the match has gone viral and garnered a lot of attention, starting a meme-fest online as many found his gesture quite relatable.
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Sample some of the best reactions here:
https://twitter.com/piggy_chopps/status/1142433415511207938
https://twitter.com/BollywoodGandu/status/1142440833645289472
