He explained the viral reaction sharing details of his conversation with Virat Kohli.
It is a rare vision of what happened during the semifinal of India vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on March 4. During the persecution of India, Kl Rahul was visibly frustrated with Kohli virat for losing his wickt. The Master Chase did not have 16 races from his 52nd century. Rahul’s reaction soon went viral on the Internet. Later, the Wicktkeeper batter explained his reaction and conversation with the star batter.
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli in the middle
When Rahul went to hit, the score said 178/4 after 35 overs. Persuring the goal of Australia 265, India had enough Wickts in her hand with many overs. Kohli was easily hitting after hitting his 74th half century Odi. The Indian batters had to score Run-A-Ball to reach the final. However, the pressure was increasing since Australians have often pursued Indian dreams.
This is what the two batters talked about during the very intense atmosphere.
“When I entered and when I played ten-12 balls, I told him that you are the batter who needs to continue and be there until the end, and let me try to hit or let me try an opportunity and” Rahul said since his conversation with Kohli. “Because we only needed six races and more. But six extends to that wickt seemed 8-8.5. Then, you had to take an opportunity and a limit or a six.
“So, I told him that I will do that and why don’t you tour the strike and you are there because you are the set batter and that it could be more difficult? [for me]. If you go, another batter comes, it becomes much more difficult. But yes, he felt he was in his range to hit and yes, he didn’t do it well. “
Rahul did not feel upset about losing his wickt, but seemed quite protective with the history of his teammate. His reaction, although by frustration, was his selfless nature and his concern for the major batter. This small moment in the field was a representation of sportsmanship and the unity of the Indian team.
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Kohli had prepared the stage for the victory of India before leaving. Then, Hardik Pandya joined the fold to climb the bet with a Fire Quick 28 before being fired in 48. When Ravindra Jaada entered, India only needed six races to finish the day in a maximum. Rahul (42 was not) limited the victory with a six and let out a great roar. The celebrations began throughout the country when India won four WICKETS.
India will face the winner of the second semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa for the clash of the summit in Dubai on March 9.
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