Virat Kohli survives run-out scare, Rishabh Pant apologizes with a hug, video goes viral – WATCH | Cricket News

IND vs BAN: On the fourth day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, Indian cricket fans witnessed a moment of excitement as Virat Kohli narrowly avoided an exit that could have cost India dearly. Still looking to regain his dominant form in Test cricket, Kohli found himself in a difficult situation during India’s first innings when a miscommunication between him and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant almost led to his dismissal.

The drama occurred soon after the dismissal of Shubman Gill, who had contributed a solid 39 runs to India’s scoresheet. Shakib Al Hasan took Gill’s wicket in some great bowling and took Kohli to the crease. This was a defining moment for Kohli, who has been trying to silence critics and get back into form after a dry spell in the longest format. But as soon as he entered the field, the Indian captain immediately came under pressure.

In the 19th over, Kohli faced the bowling of Khaled Ahmed and attempted a risky single after the ball hit his pads. The Bangladesh pacer reacted quickly, collected the ball and aimed an underarm throw at the stumps. Kohli, already halfway through and expecting to be dismissed, seemed resigned to his fate. But luck was on his side – Khaled narrowly missed the stumps, giving Kohli an unexpected lifeline.

During the close duel, the stadium collectively held its breath as fans and players alike watched the exciting moment. Realizing how close India were to losing one of their key players, Rishabh Pant, who was battling with Kohli at the time, ran to the senior batter, hugged him and apologized for the miscommunication. Pant’s gesture was both a sign of relief and a warm moment of camaraderie between the two players.

Fortune favors the brave

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— JioCinema (@JioCinema) September 30, 2024

While the near-miss incident may have temporarily unsettled Kohli, he carried on determinedly, knowing that his presence at the crease would be crucial to India’s chances. As the session progressed, both players focused on building a stable partnership and putting India in a competitive position in the game.

Earlier in the day, Bangladesh were bowled out for 233 in the first innings with Mominul Haque being his team’s lone performer, scoring an unbeaten 107. India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, dismantled Bangladesh’s line-up soon after play resumed after two days of rain disruption.