Gautam Gambhir hugs Virat Kohli after iconic knock in MS Dhoni’s hometown

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Gautam Gambhir Hugs Virat Kohli

In a heartwarming moment that instantly went viral, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen hugging Virat Kohli inside the dressing room after the star batter’s iconic knock in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday (November 30).

Virat Kohli had just produced one of his finest performances on home soil, smashing a majestic 135 that lifted the entire stadium and reminded fans of his unstoppable aura in ODIs. He stitched a 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma (57) for the second wicket, and then 76 runs with KL Rahul.

Gautam Gambhir shares a heartwarming hug with Virat Kohli after stunning 135 in Ranchi ODI

The former Indian captain’s remarkable knock was ended by Nandre Burger. As Kohli walked back into the dressing room after his sensational innings, he was met with loud cheers from teammates.

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Meanwhile, Gambhir, who is usually serious and intense, walked up to Kohli and embraced him warmly. It was a genuine hug and simply two cricketing greats sharing a moment of pride, which highlights the volumes about the respect and emotion surrounding the innings.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul rescue India with stellar performances in 1st ODI

Meanwhile, India’s senior players have once again stepped up and rescued the innings against South Africa in Ranchi. Both KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma smashed brilliant fifties, while Virat Kohli hammered an incredible century to help India post 349/8 on the board against the Proteas side in the first ODI.

KL Rahul displayed his experience brilliantly in the ongoing three-match ODI series opener against South Africa. After a cautious start like Kohli and Rohit, the right-handed batter gradually built his innings and accelerated when needed at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi.

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Rahul has scored 51 runs off 50 balls, adding 30 runs in just his last 20 deliveries. His innings featured two impressive sixes off Nandre Burger. Apart from the senior trio, only Ravindra Jadeja (32) could contribute 20 runs, while the rest of the young players have yet again faltered in Ranchi.

For South Africa, Marco Jansen, Nandre Burger, Corbin Bosch, and Ottneil Baartman each have scalped two wickets against India in the ongoing first ODI at the JSCA International Stadium.

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka hails Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after Ranchi heroics

On the other hand, IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants’ owner Sanjiv Goenka was overjoyed as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made a sensational homecoming in the first ODI against South Africa. Kohli dazzled with a masterful century, while Rohit smashed record-breaking sixes.

The former Indian captains’ comeback reminded fans of their unmatched skill and dominance in the ODI format. Goenka celebrated Kohli’s 52nd ODI fifty and Rohit’s milestone sixes, applauding their brilliant performances with special posts for the iconic duo.

The LSG owner posted for Kohli: “52nd and counting… 👏🏻👏🏻 @imVkohli #INDvsSA”

Praising Rohit, Goenka posted, “Most sixes in ODI cricket… he is called the Hitman for a reason! @ImRo45 #INDvsSA”

Notably, Rohit became the player with the most sixes in the ODI cricket, with 352 sixes to his name till now. The batsman broke Shahid Afridi’s record to become the player with the most ODI sixes in the world. Speaking about Kohli, it was his 52nd ODI ton and 82nd international century.