A viral moment from Team India’s tour of Sri Lanka, where star cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had a light-hearted reaction to a creative ‘Lagaan’ movie poster featuring them. The video, capturing their amused response, has been circulating widely on social media, delighting fans with their candid expressions.
Kohli and Rohit’s Reaction to ‘Lagaan’ Poster
During India’s ongoing tour of Sri Lanka, a fan made a reimagined poster of the iconic Bollywood movie ‘Lagaan.’ The poster featured Indian cricket team members, with Aamir Khan’s face replaced by Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s. In a viral video, Kohli and Rohit were seen smiling and pointing at the poster before taking the field. The caption on the poster read, “Modern Day Lagaan Warriors.”
Virat Kohli's priceless after seeing the poster at Colombo. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SmIxnkckrm
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India’s Performance in Sri Lanka T20Is
The Indian cricket team started their tour in Sri Lanka with a bang, winning the first T20I in Pallekele by 43 runs. They continued their winning streak, clinching the series by winning the next two matches at the same venue. The second match was won by seven wickets (DLS method), while the third T20I was decided in a thrilling Super Over.
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ODI Series Highlights
The ODI series between India and Sri Lanka saw mixed fortunes for the Indian team. The first ODI ended in a dramatic tie, while Sri Lanka won the second match by 32 runs. Rohit Sharma shone in these matches, scoring 58 off 47 balls in the first ODI and 66 off 44 balls in the second. However, Virat Kohli had a challenging series, scoring 24 and 14 runs in the respective matches.
