Superstar cricketer Virat Kohli could have ruled the entertainment industry if he hadn’t pursued cricket. Although it’s impossible to know for sure, Kohli was undoubtedly born to play cricket. Still, the way he entertains fans inside the stadium gives some credibility to this hypothetical scenario. Kohli is one of those players who feeds off the energy of fans, creating memorable moments that resonate with them.
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Kohli’s dance moves in IND vs NZ 3rd Test
One such moment occurred on day one of the third Test match between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. A group of fans began singing Anil Kapoor’s famous song, “My Name Is Lakhan,” from the movie Ram Lakhan. As the song echoed through the stadium, Kohli couldn’t resist and performed the iconic dance move from the song. His dance sparked a wave of excitement that engulfed the whole stadium.
We did it again! Making Virat Kohli groove to My Name is Lakhan! Wait for it 😂🔥 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/lC2cGyTZWa
— Shrutika Gaekwad (@Shrustappen33) November 1, 2024
All eyes on Virat Kohli in IND vs NZ 3rd Test
Beyond these entertaining moments, fans are more concerned with Kohli’s batting form. It’s no secret that his Test average has taken a significant hit, falling below 50. While his current average of 48.31 is still respectable, it doesn’t reflect his high standards. Most batting greats boast an average above 50 in test cricket, so Kohli wouldn’t want to end his career with his Test average below that mark.
One reason India lost the recent Test series against New Zealand is Kohli’s form. The 35-year-old managed only 88 runs across four innings, averaging 22—a disappointing return for a player of his stature.
However, he’s not the only one struggling with the bat. Rohit Sharma is also going through a bad run of form, and other batsmen have been inconsistent lately.
In the third Test, New Zealand’s captain, Tom Latham, won the toss and opted to bat first as they aimed for a series sweep against the hosts.
