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Virat Kohli's Cryptic Instagram Story After WTC Final Loss Leaves Fans Confused

Virat Kohli took to social media to share a cryptic message just hours after India were defeated by Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval on Sunday. Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland for 49 and India ended up losing seven wickets in the first session of Day 5 to slump to a 209-run loss. Kohli shared a picture on his Instagram story which read - "Silence is the source of great strength". There was no explanation provided with the picture and it left several fans quite confused.

Anushka Sharma's Stunned Expression After Virat Kohli's Dismissal Is All Of Us

Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch on Day 5 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia at The Oval but the star India batter fell just one run short of a well-deserved half-century. It took a spectacular catch from Steve Smith at the slips to put an end to Kohli's innings as he fell for Scott Boland's ploy to dismiss him. Boland kept bowling a slightly off-stump line to him and Kohli finally ended up edging a wide delivery to Smith at third slip. The dismissal left all India fans shocked as it was a crucial wicket with respect to the game and his wife Anushka Sharma's reaction went viral on social media.

As Fan Proposes To Girlfriend During WTC Final, Ricky Ponting's Dig At Couple

After being completely outplayed by Australia in the first three days, Team India fought with tooth and nail to produce a decent fightback on Day 4. Apart from the action on the field, a special moment in the crowd caught the attention of everyone. During India's second innings on Day 4, a fan proposed to his girlfriend at The Oval. The camera was panned towards the couple the moment the man went on his knees and his girlfriend said 'Yes'.

'Fortunate Enough To Have Played With MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma': Yuzvendra Chahal Reminisces India Debut

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Sunday reminisced on his debut for the senior national team and termed MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, all the skippers he played under, as his mentors. The 32-year-old spinner made his international debut for India on this day during an ODI against Zimbabwe back in 2016. Since then, Chahal has been a regular fixture in India's white-ball teams. In 72 ODIs, Chahal has taken 72 wickets at an average of 27.13 and at an economy rate of 5.26. His best bowling figures in the format are 6/42.

Watch: Virat Kohli Left Distraught As Steve Smith Pulls Off Stunner To Dismiss Him During WTC Final

Steve Smith pulled off a stunning catch in the slips to dismiss Virat Kohli on Day 5 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia at The Oval on Sunday. Kohli was looking in tremendous form but he fell just one run short of a well-deserved fifty as he was dismissed by Scott Boland. It was a brilliant set up by the fast bowler who kept bowling a disciplined line outside the off-stump against Kohli and the India batter ended up edging a similar delivery to the slips. The ball flew quickly to Smith who was ready for the chance and pulled off an impressive diving catch.

WTC Final - 'Not Just Going To Get A Hundred'...": Shastri's Massive Prediction About Kohli

A focussed Virat Kohli stood between Australia and World Test Championship mace as India required another 280 runs at the end of play on Saturday to create history on what promises to be an intriguing final day of the summit clash. Kohli was batting on 44 off 60 balls and had Ajinkya Rahane (20 batting) in company during a stand of 71 for the fourth wicket as India ended the fourth day on 164 for 3 in pursuit of a world record chase of 444. Kohli, who was dismissed for mere 14 runs in his first innings, seemed much more better in the crease during his ongoing knock.

"Rubbish Shot Yesterday": Australia Great Reveals Banter Between Steve Smith, Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane remained unbeaten on Day 4 of the ongoing World Test Championship final against Australia and kept India in the fight as they need 280 runs to win on the fifth day. Australia declared their innings at 270/8, setting up a target of 444. Later, India lost the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Shubman Gill, before Kohli and Rahane stitched the unbeaten partnership of 71 runs. On Day 4, former Australia coach Justin Langer shed light on a sledging incident between Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

WTC Final: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Face Their 'Biggest Test' As India Look To Do The Unthinkable

Into the final day of their second ICC World Test Championship final, the Indian team has its back stacked against the wall, chasing a 'record' target of 444 runs against Australia at the Oval. With Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane still in the middle, the subcontinent giants will step into the field to beat all odds to clinch the "Ultimate Test" trophy that they failed to against New Zealand two years ago. With Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara back in the hut, the onus is on Kohli and Rahane to stand up and deliver.

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Virat Kohli's Cryptic Instagram Story After WTC Final Loss Leaves Fans Confused

Anushka Sharma's Stunned Expression After Virat Kohli's Dismissal Is All Of Us

As Fan Proposes To Girlfriend During WTC Final, Ricky Ponting's Dig At Couple

'Fortunate Enough To Have Played With MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma': Yuzvendra Chahal Reminisces India Debut

Watch: Virat Kohli Left Distraught As Steve Smith Pulls Off Stunner To Dismiss Him During WTC Final

WTC Final - 'Not Just Going To Get A Hundred'...": Shastri's Massive Prediction About Kohli

"Rubbish Shot Yesterday": Australia Great Reveals Banter Between Steve Smith, Virat Kohli

WTC Final: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Face Their 'Biggest Test' As India Look To Do The Unthinkable