Virat Kohli Charms Fans with Dance to 'My Name Is Lakhan' During Mumbai Test Against New Zealand
On the cricketing front, the day was marked by impressive performances from India's bowlers. Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 14th five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5 for 65, while Washington Sundar added 4 for 81. Their efforts helped bowl out New Zealand for 235, capitalizing on the turning conditions.
During the opening day of the third Test match against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli delighted fans by dancing to the iconic Bollywood song "My Name Is Lakhan." A video of the lively moment quickly went viral on social media, showcasing the joyful atmosphere in the stands as enthusiastic fans sang along to the tune.
As the camera panned towards Kohli, he was spotted joining in the fun with the song's catchy hook step, demonstrating his playful side. This isn't the first instance of Kohli's on-field antics, as the cricketer is well-known for his ability to entertain both on and off the pitch.
On the cricketing front, the day was marked by impressive performances from India's bowlers. Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 14th five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5 for 65, while Washington Sundar added 4 for 81. Their efforts helped bowl out New Zealand for 235, capitalizing on the turning conditions.
New Zealand's innings saw notable contributions from Will Young and Daryl Mitchell, who put together a crucial 89-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Young scored a steady 71, while Mitchell was the top scorer with a well-crafted 82 off 129 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. Despite their efforts, the team struggled as they lost six wickets for just 76 runs.
As India took to the field, their playing XI included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj. Meanwhile, New Zealand's lineup featured Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Ajaz Patel, and William O'Rourke.
With the day's events combining entertainment and cricket, Kohli's infectious energy served as a reminder of the sport's ability to bring joy to fans, both through athletic performances and spirited moments like his dance on the field.
