IND vs PAK: Watch - Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya’s hilarious antics in team huddle leaves Rohit Sharma in splits

Published - 09 Jun 2024, 09:16 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 11:51 PM

Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma {PC:X}

India batter Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya looked in a joyous mood ahead of the ongoing match against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024. The match between the two arch-rivals is underway at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

The big-ticket clash between India and Pakistan is on and both teams are pumped up for the game. The stakes are extremely high as more than cricket there are emotions attached to the game.

While the encounter between bat and ball is expected to be high, Virat Kohli along with Hardik Pandya made sure that they keep the atmosphere light in the team. The duo came with a hilarious moment during the team huddle ahead of the start of the game at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

As the Indian team discussed their plans in the team ahead of the game, they ended the talks with a round of applause. But what caught the attention of many was the reaction of Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya after the discussion concluded.

Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya continued clapping hilariously as they seemed to be in a joyous mood. Looking at the duo, skipper Rohit Sharma couldn’t control his laughter and was seen enjoying the antics of the duo.

Here’s the video:

Coming to the match, India lost the toss and were asked to bat first. Skipper Rohit Sharma walked out to bat with Virat Kohli and for Pakistan Shaheen Afridi took the new ball at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Rohit Sharma made sure that he took his team off to a flying start with the bat. The India captain hit a magnificent six off Shaheen Afridi and put pressure on the opposition. India posted 8 runs in the first over before rain interrupted the play.

Intent is very important in this format - Suryakumar Yadav

Ahead of the game, India batter Suryakumar Yadav spoke about the game and claimed that despite the wicket being tough, they need to keep on the intent as it is very important in a format like this.

Suryakumar Yadav also talked about playing according to the situation and claimed that if the team wants him to stay there he will stay. He added that he is looking forward to the game against Pakistan. Speaking to broadcasters, he explained:

“We definitely can't prepare for weather like this but our preparations have been good so far. I won't think of avoiding any shot on this track, intent is very important in this format, don't think I have to avoid any shot.

“If a team requires me to stay there, I'll look to do that. It's always been a great competition between the two teams so really looking forward to it,” he concluded.

Suryakumar Yadav is expected to play a huge role with the bat in the ongoing game against Pakistan. He will hold the key for India in the middle order.

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