Virat Kohli's Reaction As Akash Deep Slams 2 Sixes Using Bat Gifted By Him

01.10.2024 - 09:57 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian cricket team produced an impressive batting display as the Rohit Sharma-led side broke five records on Day 4 of the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Monday.

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal all produced quickfire knocks but it was a couple of sixes by pacer Akash Deep that has gone viral on social media.

During the 35th over of the Indian innings, Akash Deep smashed Shakib Al Hasan for two back-to-back sixes and he did it using the bat that was gifted to him by Virat Kohli.

The Indian dressing room was thrilled following the two massive sixes as Rohit Sharma was seen smiling and Kohli also could not keep calm as the crowd applauded the effort.

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