There’s no Virat Kohli in the ongoing India-Australia Test at Dharamsala. The Indian captain injured his shoulder in the last Test at Ranchi and is missing out on the series decider. His absence dealt a huge blow, to both the team and the fans, who would have been hoping for a Kohli special innings, which has been due this series. Ajinkya Rahane came out as the 33rd Test captain India as they were put in to field.
Last time Virat Kohli didnt play a Test was Nov 2011. Played in 3rd Test of that series vs West Indies. Only missing out now since. #IndvAus
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) March 25, 2017
However, Kohli isn’t someone you can keep out of the action for long.
Just five overs into the first session, there was a break as the umpires decided to have a look at the ball. And immediately, there was a roar from the crowd. A familiar figure had walked out to give his players some refreshments. It was Virat Kohli and he looked right in the zone.
Virat loving it out there #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/qHe62jgqwf
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) March 25, 2017
The loudest cheer you've ever heard for a man running the drinks https://t.co/owfbADiok9 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/zmPPA7rgMq
— FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 25, 2017
Stat: No other water boy in the world has scored 10000+ international runs.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 25, 2017
Kohli is on the field. Carrying drinks. Might slip in a glare or a quiet word on his way out. #IndvAus
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) March 25, 2017
Kohli the biggest name drinks waiter since? pic.twitter.com/5WAmjoU8kX
— Daniel Brettig (@danbrettig) March 25, 2017
'Virat Kohli most expensive drinks player in the world' - Clarke on Virat getting the drinks to the field. Rightly said !!
— Prashant Patil (@prashantpatil21) March 25, 2017
Kohli carries drinks for his teammates in the final Test of home season. What were the odds? Like Leicester winning the league? #INDvAUS
— Anish Anand (@testbowler) March 25, 2017
Then Sachin Tendulkar was carrying drinks for his team mates in Bangalore Test v AUS. (in2004) (due to tennis elbow)
— Virat Kohli (@RoyalViratian) March 25, 2017
Today Virat Kohli ... pic.twitter.com/ewhOpfWpGd