LAHORE (Sports Desk): Indian cricket star Virat Kohli grabbed the attention of fans with an extraordinary catch during the first ODI against New Zealand, with a video of the effort rapidly gaining popularity on social media.
During the match played at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand batter Nathan Smith played a defensive shot off Indian bowler Anshul Kamboj in the 29th over. However, the ball took the edge of his bat and flew towards the slips.
At that moment, Virat Kohli reacted swiftly, diving to his right and completing a spectacular one-handed catch just inches above the ground.
After a review by the third umpire, the catch was declared clean, and Nathan Smith returned to the pavilion after scoring just one run.
Following the catch, Kohli celebrated in his trademark aggressive style, while videos of the 37-year-old cricketer’s remarkable effort went viral on social media.