Kesrick Williams warns Tanzim Hasan Sakib over giving fiery send-off to Virat Kohli

The Indian cricket team’s batting superstar Virat Kohli's aggression on the cricket field is just a treat to watch out for cricket fans. Kohli, known for his fiery demeanor, brings unmatched energy to the game, and that’s what he is doing in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

The dashing right-hander’s passion for the game has often come out through his animated celebrations, fierce expressions, and vocal encouragement to teammates during matches. Kohli's ability to channel his aggression into match-winning performances is out of this world, winning numerous memorable matches and inspiring his team to play with similar intensity.

However, during Team India’s second T20 World Cup 2024 Super-8 match in Antigua, Kohli didn’t give it back to Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib after he gave him a fiery send-off.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib gives death stare at Virat Kohli during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super-8 Match

Actually, Sakib clean-bowled Kohli at 37 after he stepped out to push the ball through the off-side in Antigua. After catching the big fish, Sakib burst into an aggressive celebration, staring at the Indian batting maestro Kohli and giving him a send-off with a fiery reaction.

However, Team India won that Super-8 clash by 50 runs against Bangladesh, but this heated moment stole the show, with the celebration of Sakib at Kohli’s face quickly going viral on social media.

Meanwhile, Kesrick Williams, the West Indies pacer known for his famous "notebook" celebration, has shared his thoughts on Sakib’s aggressive celebration of Kohli’s wicket during the India versus Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 Super-8 clash at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Actually, Williams himself became the victim of Kohli’s revenge after he brought up his trademark "notebook" celebration to celebrate the former Indian skipper’s wicket during Team India’s tour of the West Indies back in 2017.

They were even involved in a funny sledging incident. After dismissing Kohli during a limited-overs series, Williams brought out an imaginary notebook celebration, virtually writing down the Indian star’s name and checking it off the list.

This quirky send-off did not sit well with Kohli, setting the stage for a dramatic rematch a few months later when the West Indies toured India. He did the same with Williams during a T20I match in Hyderabad.

Kesrick Williams reacts to Tanzim Hasan Sakib's fiery send-off to Virat Kohli

The dashing right-handed batter was eager to take revenge from Williams, and he eventually unleashed a brutal assault on the West Indies pacer, scoring 32 runs off just 12 deliveries, giving him a taste of his own medicine by mimicking his signature notebook celebration.

Kohli had been pretending to write in an imaginary notebook and checking off Williams' name. With the Indian star giving a powerful statement about his batting prowess, the incident quickly became a talking point in the world.

Now, something similar Tanzim did with Kohli and the West Indies pacer warned the Bangladeshi pacer to be ready to face the consequences of his madness. Williams responded to a meme featuring an edited image of him appearing to warn Tanzim to be ready for a similar onslaught from Kohli when the two teams meet again.

In a rather unexpected reaction, the West Indian pacer wrote, "Kez 2-1 Kohli," indicating his lighthearted acknowledgment of the rivalry.

Here’s Kesrick Williams’ viral post:

Kesrick Williams' Instagram story. 😂 pic.twitter.com/FJLhLYl3pv

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 24, 2024