Virat Kohli mocks Joe Root's 'mic drop' celebration after running him out in Birmingham Test

Sudhir Gupta 20:49 01/08/2018
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  • Kohli ran-out Root with a direct-hit at Edgbaston.

    England captain Joe Root missed out on yet another Test ton as he was run out by Virat Kohli for 80 on the opening day of the first Test in Birmingham.

    Root looked in fine touch and was nearing his first century after 10 straight fifties. But in the 63rd over, Jonny Bairstow tucked Ravi Ashwin to midwicket and Root decided to go for a risky second.

    Kohli swooped in from mid-wicket, collected the ball, turned around and threw the ball in one motion. Root was found short at the non-striker’s end as the India skipper got a direct hit.

    The India captain, as expected, was thrilled and made everyone know about it. Along with his usual extravagant celebration and finger-on-the-lips sign, Kohli also did the ‘mic drop’ sign.

    Cricket fans will remember Root did the ‘mic drop’ celebration after scoring a series-winning century in the Leeds ODI against India. After that celebration, Root said he immediately regretted his celebration, which he called a ‘car crash’.

    But the Indians, and Kohli, haven’t forgotten. See the video below.

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