India vs Sri Lanka: Stumps Go Flying As Virat Kohli Is Clean Bowled For A Duck In Asia Cup Clash. Watch

06.09.2022 - 19:35 sports.ndtv.com

India faced an early blow during their Super 4 clash against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, at Dubai International Stadium, after they lost two back-to-back wickets of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli.

Put in to bat first, India had the worst start possible with Rahul getting dismissed LBW by Maheesh Theekshana in the second over of the innings, with team's score at 11/1.

But the thing which disappointed the fans more was the dismissal of India star batter Virat Kohli, who was clean bowled for a duck by Dilshan Madushanka in the third over, leaving Team India struggling at 13/2.

Kohli, who had earlier showcased his vintage form during the clash against Pakistan with his knock of 60 runs off 44 balls, completely failed to judge Madhushanka's delivery and lost his stumps while attempting a cross batted stroke of a good length delivery, that moved slightly after pitching. #INDvsSL #AsiaCup2022 What a wonderful duck by @imVkohliAfter @klrahul #wicket , #ViratKohli

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Virat Kohli is currently a giant in Indian cricket. He not only has the second-most number of tons in international cricket (71) but is also considered one of the greatest ever in Indian cricket. From an early age, he showed promise. He led India to the 2008 U-19 World Cup triumph and in the same year made his ODI debut. Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar was the chairman of selectors back then and recounted why he picked a young Kohli for the senior India Team.

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