Watch: Virat Kohli mimics his run-out attempt after narrow escape in Kanpur Test against Bangladesh

In a thrilling moment at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur, Virat Kohli narrowly escaped a run-out during India's batting in a rain-affected second and final Test match against Bangladesh.

When the incident occurred early in Virat Kohli's innings, the Indian cricket team dressing room was on edge, as they were aiming to push for a result in the ongoing Kanpur Test. However, Kohli's unexpected encounter with a runout turned into a lighthearted moment later in the match at the Green Park stadium in Kanpur.

Virat Kohli survives run-out scare in Kanpur Test against Bangladesh

The tense situation unfolded in the 19th over when Kohli, batting at No. 5, had just started to settle in after an ordinary show in the Chennai Test. Bangladesh pacer Khaled Ahmed delivered a ball outside off, and the dashing right-hander managed a thick under-edge, sending the ball trickling down towards the right.

With the urgency clear from the Indian camp to make the most of the limited-overs left after two rain-marred days, Kohli called for a single, but the non-striker Rishabh Pant hesitated midway and called him back.

By then, Kohli had already stepped so far out of his crease, and the Bangladesh bowler, sensing a chance, charged towards the ball. In a desperate attempt to run Kohli out, Khaled under-armed a throw toward the stumps. Accepting his fate, Kohli had almost given up on making it back, but to his luck, the throw missed its mark, offering him a lifeline.

After this, Kohli and the Indian dressing room were seen in big relief, but Bangladesh's frustration was evident as they realized they had squandered a golden opportunity. However, the former Indian captain could score only 47 runs off 35 balls in the ongoing match in Kanpur.

Virat Kohli mimics failed run-out after near miss during Kanpur Test

Well, the mix-up left Kohli visibly irritated in the heat of the moment, but Pant quickly made amends with an apologetic hug. Later, when India took the field for Bangladesh's second innings, Kohli was seen talking about the incident with his teammates, including Pant as well.

In a lighthearted gesture, Kohli was seen mimicking the failed run-out attempt, much to the amusement of his teammates. Pant and slip fielders KL Rahul and Shubman Gill joined in the fun, turning a near-disaster into a moment of camaraderie and laughter on the field.

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Meanwhile, Kohli has added another remarkable achievement to his career with his 47-run knock on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. He became the fastest player to reach 27,000 international runs. He broke the previous record held by Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved the milestone in 623 innings.

Kohli took only 594 innings to achieve this milestone, making him the only cricketer to reach 27,000 runs in fewer than 600 innings. Other players who have achieved this feat are former Australian captain Ricky Ponting and Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara.