Virat Kohli gets sudden trauma, fires gunshots out of team hotel in Ranchi

A light-hearted yet surprising moment from Ranchi has taken over social media after Virat Kohli stunned everyone with his unexpected antics outside the team hotel a day before the ongoing three-match ODI series opener against South Africa.

Virat Kohli looked completely relaxed and chilled out before the ODI series against South Africa. After hitting a match-winning fifty in the final ODI in Australia, the dashing right-handed batter would be keen to continue his form in the home series against the Proteas side.

Virat Kohli’s funny ‘Gunshot’ gesture outside the team hotel goes viral in Ranchi

As the Indian cricket team was stepping out of the hotel and walking toward the team bus for practice at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, Kohli, who was also walking out with his teammates, suddenly paused and pulled off a classic mischievous prank.

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The former Indian captain stopped and jokingly made playful “gunshot” gestures with his fingers, probably at the cameraman, before laughing. The playful clip, shared by the BCCI on November 29, went viral, with fans loving Kohli’s relaxed and cheerful mood ahead of the Ranchi ODI.

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Ro-Ko Magic returns in Ranchi

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli lit up Ranchi with a stunning show of class in the first ODI against South Africa, reminding everyone why he is one of the greatest in the format. The Ro-Ko magic returned in full force before the superstar smashed a stunning century in Ranchi.

The JSCA International Stadium was buzzing as Rohit Sharma and Kohli joined forces after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early exit. The two icons took complete control of the South African attack, mixing timing, placement, and power with ease in the ongoing first ODI.

Rohit and Kohli built a dominant 136-run partnership, treating fans to crisp boundaries and majestic sixes. Their shot-making looked effortless, and the partnership kept India steady in the middle overs.

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Rohit eventually fell for 57 off 51 balls, but Kohli carried on with calm authority, driving India’s innings with the same old charm, and went on to smash his 52nd ODI ton with a boundary against Marco Jansen. He is batting at an impressive strike rate of 100 in Ranchi.

Virat Kohli reveals his approach to cricket

Before the Ranchi ODI, Kohli shared that he always steps onto the field only when he knows he can give his full effort. The former Indian captain said that his attitude and hard work show not just in his game but also in the way he deals with people and builds bonds over the years.

Virat Kohli said in a BCCI video, “Look, I've been very sure of the fact that once I make myself available to play, I arrive at my 100% capacity. That's how I've always played my cricket. I've never arrived at a series or a tournament at even 95%.

The will to work and the commitment to put in the work are still as high as they've ever been. And I'm still enjoying my cricket a lot and very excited to play any kind of series that I play, any kind of cricket that I play. So, that's the place I'm in.”