ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Watch: 'Hey Virat Kohli, I’ve never seen you bat this slowly' - Pat Cummins fires shots

Australia fast bowler and skipper Pat Cummins took a cheeky dig at Indian star Virat Kohli in a recent ICC Champions Trophy 2025 advertisement. Pat Cummins' cheeky remark on Virat Kohli went viral on social media, further fueling the rivalry between the two cricketing giants ahead of the tournament.

The much-awaited Champions Trophy is just two weeks away, and excitement is building among cricket fans. The tournament will feature the world's best cricketers competing for the prestigious title. Australia, the reigning ODI World Cup champions, are among the favorites in the eight-team tournament.

Watch: Hey Kohli, I’ve Never Seen You Bat This Slowly - Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins took shots at several opposition stars in the Champions Trophy commercial, including Virat Kohli. In the viral video, Cummins also made cheeky remarks at England’s Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, and South Africa's Quinton de Kock. The lighthearted clip has gained attention on social media.

Cummins first targeted England all-rounder Ben Stokes, saying, “Oi Ben, I am not stoked about you.” He then mocked Ollie Pope with, “Hey Pope, you better start praying.”

Virat Kohli was next, with Cummins joking, “Hey Kohli, I have never seen you bat this slowly.” He ended the humorous remarks by saying, “More like Quinton de Block. I am Pat Cummins for you. Get mean.” It was directed at South Africa’s Quinton de Kock.

Pat Cummins can play villan so easily in any of the bond movies.
Look at his eyes 🤪
There is whole Villian arc which is left to explore post his retirement from cricket ...pic.twitter.com/yL5iFPgh6N

— Raazi (@Crick_logist) February 4, 2025

The Champions Trophy will be a critical event for Virat Kohli, who has faced criticism for his subpar form in Tests. Kohli will be aiming to prove himself on the big stage. Before the Champions Trophy, India will play a three-match ODI series against England, starting in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6.

Pat Cummins "Heavily Unlikely" to Lead Australia in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The 31-year-old's leadership credentials have witnessed a rise since his 2023 World Cup victory, where Australia triumphed over India in the final. Before that, he led Australia to the World Test Championship win. He also guided SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final.

Recently, he also helped Australia reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after ten years. However, Cummins is now "heavily unlikely" to lead Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy despite his role in a promotional campaign. Coach Andrew McDonald has said that Cummins may not be involved in the event.

The Champions Trophy 2025 to Feature 15 Matches Across Pakistan and Dubai

The Champions Trophy will feature eight teams and 15 matches across Pakistan and Dubai. India and Australia are the only teams to have won the tournament twice, with the Indian cricket team winning in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013, and Australia clinching back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2009.

Defending champion Pakistan, who won the 2017 edition by defeating India, will host the tournament. The event will take place from February 19 to March 9, with India playing its matches in the UAE under a hybrid model.

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