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Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill’s Light‑Hearted ‘Kushti’ Gag After India‑New Zealand ODI Washout
✍️ Mashable India
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:13 AM
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Following the abandonment of the India‑New Zealand ODI due to rain, captain Virat Kohli and opener Shubman Gill amused fans with a playful wrestling‑style stunt.
The one‑day international scheduled between India and New Zealand was called off after persistent rain made the outfield unplayable, marking a disappointing start to the series for both teams.
In the aftermath, captain Virat Kohli and opening batsman Shubman Gill turned the gloom into humor, staging a mock “kushti” (wrestling) pose on the drenched pitch. The duo posted short video clips on their social‑media handles, play‑acting a friendly grapple that quickly went viral among cricket fans.
Fans praised the light‑hearted gesture, noting it helped ease the frustration of a washed‑out match. The board confirmed that the series will resume as per the original itinerary, with the next fixture slated for the following day.
In the aftermath, captain Virat Kohli and opening batsman Shubman Gill turned the gloom into humor, staging a mock “kushti” (wrestling) pose on the drenched pitch. The duo posted short video clips on their social‑media handles, play‑acting a friendly grapple that quickly went viral among cricket fans.
Fans praised the light‑hearted gesture, noting it helped ease the frustration of a washed‑out match. The board confirmed that the series will resume as per the original itinerary, with the next fixture slated for the following day.