ENG VS IND 2018: Twitter Reacts to Virat Kohli's Mic-Drop Send-Off to Joe Root

Published - 02 Aug 2018, 04:48 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:47 AM

Joe Root while trying to survive. (PC - Getty Images)

As expected, the heat started right on the day one of the first Test of five-match Test series at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It was Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, who took the lead role to keep the things on fire. Ironically, he returned it to England???s skipper, Joe Root with a mic-drop mock.

In addition, the enthralling limited-over series has ended on Root???s mic-drop celebration. And, now, Kohli brought back the same celebration to mock England???s leader who scored brilliant 80 off 156 deliveries.

Also, Virat Kohli bullseye:

After the initial jolt, Root took the onus of the team on him. He demonstrated his classy strokes to the Indians and kept them chasing the leather. His solid defence coupled with boundaries off wrong deliveries kept visitors on the check.

Virat Kohli, Joe Root — Virat celebrates after running out Joe Root. (PC ??? Getty Images)

However, owing to the same old theory, it was run-out which made things quite easy for India. But with the throw coming from one of India???s best fielders, Kohli he instantly brought his mic-drop celebration to mock Root.

Moreover, coming to the status of the game, it was England, who won the toss and asked the visitors to bowl first. Moreover, the surprise move, Ravichandran Ashwin rattled the defence of Alastair Cook with a magical delivery.

However, Keaton Jennings, who received a lucky escape, stitched a beautiful 76-run partnership with Root. However, Mohammed Shami, who returned for his second spell broke the partnership with his inswinger.

Jenning was quickly followed by Dawid Malan. However, Jonny Bairstow knocked it beautifully to keep Indians at the bat for some time.

It was again Ashwin who took the back-to-back wickets of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler to bring India back on the track. But the sudden pickup performance from Indian Pace quadrant saw England drop down to nine wickets.

Further, at the end of Day one, Sam Curran (24*) is battling it out with James Anderson to cross the 300-run barrier.

But, here is how Twitterati reacted to Virat Kohli???s send-off to Joe Root and mic-drop mock:

Joe Root is magnificently run out by Virat Kohli???.and the celebration is just a good!

? A blown kiss to both batsmen
? A mimicked mic drop
? A finger to the lips

LIVE:
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17th July: Joe Root does the mic drop celebration after hitting a century to beat India.

1st August: Virat Kohli does the mic drop celebration after running Root out.

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Virat Kohli's version of the 'Mic drop' seemed more like an Atomic bomb being dropped! Explosive as always!#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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https://twitter.com/AdorablyDishyy/status/1024708745694273537

English fans after Joe Root???s mic drop celebration:-
Oh what a guy, class act, brilliant, etc

English fans after Virat Kohli???s mic drop celebration:-
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https://twitter.com/kohlisflickshot/status/1024705476481626112

? ?

??? Blows a kiss to the batsmen

??? Does mic drop

??? Then does the quiet down gesture to the team

Virat Kohli is giving it at Edgbaston

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Virat Kohli mic drop taunt is the little bit of spice cricket needs.
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Who delivered the best sporting mic drop?

Joe Root, Geraint Thomas or Virat Kohli?

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https://twitter.com/Th3r0n21/status/1024900698281009152

Root got fcuked in first day of test series..he would never thought of tht mic drop celebration from Kohli.. perfect reply to bat drop from rooott.. ..bachaaa @<!---->r<!---->o<!---->o<!---->t<!---->6<!---->6 don't never mess with king @<!---->i<!---->m<!---->V<!---->k<!---->o<!---->h<!---->l<!---->i #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D #<!---->G<!---->o<!---->t<!---->f<!---->u<!---->c<!---->k<!---->e<!---->d<!---->f<!---->i<!---->r<!---->s<!---->t<!---->D<!---->a<!---->y<!---->I<!---->t<!---->s<!---->e<!---->l<!---->f

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https://twitter.com/glenvillefeist/status/1024832619911950336

https://twitter.com/shawshank_38/status/1024828788243406849

https://twitter.com/Sanjay_Singh_91/status/1024743958717583361

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ENG VS IND 2018: Twitter Reacts to Virat Kohli's Mic-Drop Send-Off to Joe Root

Also, Virat Kohli bullseye:

But, here is how Twitterati reacted to Virat Kohli???s send-off to Joe Root and mic-drop mock:

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