Old footage of MS Dhoni-Virat Kohli's 'Bromance' surfaces amid Hardik Pandya's 'selfish' act

While Team India emerged victorious in the pivotal 3rd match of the five-match T20I series, the captain, Hardik Pandya, found himself the subject of criticism for what some perceive as a "selfish" move. The spotlight fell on Pandya due to his decision not to allow Tilak Varma to complete his half-century. 

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In a recent clash against West Indies, the young Indian batsman Tilak Varma was left tantalizingly close to a half-century, as Captain Hardik Pandya's audacious shot secured the team's triumph with a powerful six. This strategic choice, aimed at securing a swift victory, unintentionally prevented Tilak Varma from achieving the significant milestone.

Amidst the ongoing discussion surrounding Pandya's actions, Twitter users were seen sharing a video of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. The heartwarming clip dates back to a moment in history when MS Dhoni deliberately played out a dot ball during the last delivery of the 19th over. 

This strategic decision was intended to offer Virat Kohli the opportunity to score the final winning run. This memorable occurrence transpired during the semi-final match of the 2014 T20 World Cup against South Africa.

The contrasting situations between the viral video and the recent match accentuate the ever-evolving dynamics of cricket and the myriad outcomes it can yield. 

On another note, focusing on Tilak Varma, his exceptional performance for the Mumbai Indians (MI) during the previous Indian Premier League (IPL) season earned him a place in the Indian cricket team. The budding batsman marked his debut for Team India in the opening encounter of the series against West Indies.