Cricketer Virat Kohli was dismissed for his first-ever golden duck in T20 World Cup history during Bharat’s match against the USA on Wednesday.
The dismissal, executed by former Indian cricketer Saurabh Netravalkar, now representing the USA, sent ripples through the cricketing world.
The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium was shocked as Kohli, known for his presence at the crease, walked in to bat.
However, the excitement turned into silence as Netravalkar delivered a perfect full-length ball, angling across Kohli.
The Indian batter, edged the ball straight to wicketkeeper Andries Gous, marking a rsignificant moment in his career.
For Kohli, this golden duck was a first in T20 World Cup matches and only his second in all T20 internationals.
Standing at the other end, Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s shocked expression was felt by fans worldwide. His disappointment was evident as he saw his teammate and one of the world’s best batters dismissed. Unfortunately, Rohit Sharma himself could not steer India out of trouble, falling for a mere 3 runs to the same bowler.
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