Watch: Virat Kohli Runs Hilariously During Team India's Net Session, Fans Compare It To His 'Water Boy' Role

07.10.2023 - 15:01 sports.ndtv.com

India batter Virat Kohli left the fans in splits with his funny run in the nets during India's training session ahead of their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign opener against Australia.

With his pads on, Kohli ran in a hilarious manner, reminding fans of his similar funny run during the inconsequential Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Bangladesh in which he served as the 'water boy'.

Kohli also had some fun with Jasprit Bumrah in the nets. Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami were also seen in the video. Watch it here: Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah having fun in the practice session.

pic.twitter.com/DlF1DuUueC Check out the reactions of the fans here: Same Energy pic.twitter.com/dtxRyYDBbf pic.twitter.com/myblG3UXYc Suryakumar Yadav had two separate net sessions on Friday when the full team save skipper Rohit Sharma had an intensive two and half hour hit at the Chepauk ahead of the World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday.

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