Virat Kohli's fiery sendoff of Gujarat Titans batter Shahrukh Khan

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Virat Kohli stamped his authority not just with the bat but also with a spirited on-field gesture during the IPL 2024 showdown against Gujarat Titans on Sunday.

The match witnessed a defining moment when RCB’s Mohammed Siraj dismantled Gujarat Titans’ Shahrukh Khan, leaving the batsman walking back to the pavilion. Amidst the fervent atmosphere, Kohli, stationed on the boundary, seized the opportunity to unleash his competitive spirit, delivering a pointed sendoff to Khan.

The moment swiftly circulated on social media, encapsulating Kohli’s raw emotion as he emphatically gestured towards the pavilion, signaling the significance of the dismissal.

Virat Kohli’s fiery sendoff of Gujarat Titans batter Shahrukh Khan

While Kohli’s aggression reverberated through the stadium, his impact transcended beyond mere theatrics. Later in the game, Kohli’s own performance with the bat was nothing short of spectacular, as he orchestrated a masterful 44-ball 70 to spearhead RCB’s pursuit of the formidable target set by Gujarat Titans.

Teaming up with his dynamic teammate, Will Jacks, Kohli’s early aggression laid the foundation for RCB’s eventual triumph in chasing down the imposing target of 201 runs.