Image Source : GETTY IMAGES | TWITTER/BCCI Stuart Broad mocks ICC over their publish on Virat Kohli-Joe Root second
India skipper Virat Kohli was lauded his gesture in the direction of England captain Joe Root in the previous couple of minutes of Day 1 of the primary Test on the MA Chidambaram stadium. Kohli, taking cost of the facet after his six-week paternity depart, rushed in the direction of his England counterpart Joe Root in the previous couple of minutes of the primary day.
After hitting a six off Ravi Ashwin’s supply within the 87th over, Root was on the bottom with ache. Before the physio’s arrival, Kohli helped the England skipper by stretching The England skipper’s proper leg.
“#SpiritOfCricket at its very best,” wrote BCCI whereas sharing the video of the incident as Kohli garnered reward from all corners.
The ICC additionally showered reward on Kohli’s sportsmanship by saying, “heart-warming Spirit of Cricket gesture”. However, Broad, who at present is warming the bench, responded with, “I ran a drink out too”.
Image Source : INSTAGRAM/ICCStuart Broad’s remark
Root, on the second day, grew to become the primary cricketer to attain a double century in his a centesimal Test. He had additionally thanked Kohli for his gesture after the primary day’s play.
“Yeah, I am ready for more tomorrow…hopefully get back, a bit frustrating, very kind of Virat (Kohli) to help me out (with cramps), good sportsmanship from him…It’s just like a long day and then after a few overs I get some fluids and cooled down,” Root had stated.
Resuming Day 2 at 263/3, Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes piled distress on the Indian bowling unit to place the touring facet in a commanding place in Chennai. While Root scored 218, Stokes gathered 82 as England breached the 500-run mark within the first innings
