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‘Kitna fake expressions hai!’ - Fans react to viral image of Rohit Sharma appreciating Virat Kohli for his blistering knock against Mumbai in ITL 2023

Here is how fans have reacted to the viral image of the Mumbai skipper appreciating Virat Kohli after his match-winning knock

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image Source: Twitter)

On 2 April 2023, Bangalore began their Indian T20 League campaign at their home ground against Mumbai. However, they came up with a wight-wicket win and Virat Kohli was one of the main reasons behind that. While chasing 172 runs, Kohli scored 82* runs off just 49 balls, including six fours and five sixes.

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On the other hand, all the eyes were the Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma also as fans were expecting to see him score runs in the season opener. But, he failed as Rohit got out for just one run off 10 balls. Now, an image has gone viral where Rohit was seen appreciating Virat Kohli. But, fans came up with some interesting views as they claimed that the duo was not looking as appreciative to each other as it should be. They were not even looking at each other while patting.   

Here is the shared image:

“Take one game at a time and try to be a balanced side” - Virat Kohli after defeating Mumbai

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had a poor season in 2022 for their respective franchises. In that edition, Kohli scored 341 runs in 16 matches, at an average of 22.73. While Rohit scored 268 runs in 14 matches, at an average of 19.14. The Mumbai skipper even failed to register a single fifty-plus score during that season. So, fans were hoping both of them having a great start to this season with the bat.       

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After this thumping win over Mumbai, Kohli pointed out the consistency Bangalore have shown over the years in the tournament despite not winning the title for once in their history. He said: "I wanted to mention this for a while - after Mumbai who have 5 titles and Chennai who have 4 if I'm not wrong, we are the third team to have qualified the most times to the playoffs - 8 times. Take one game at a time and try to be a balanced side which we are and we would look to execute our plans as we did tonight (April 2)".

Here is how fans have reacted to the viral image:

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