World Cup: Pune crowd goes crazy as Virat Kohli bowls in ODIs for the 1st time in 6 years

The India vs Bangladesh match in Pune has left fans with mixed emotions, ranging from injury concerns to moments of joy. In the 8th over, bowler Hardik Pandya encountered some discomfort and eventually had to leave the field. While fans were still processing this injury setback, captain Rohit Sharma made the unexpected move of calling upon Virat Kohli to complete the over.

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The team's physiotherapist attended to Pandya, who was visibly struggling with a leg issue and required taping. Even after treatment, he continued to hobble during his run-up. Kohli and Rohit conferred as Pandya was led off the field. However, the crowd soon erupted in cheers when Kohli was entrusted with finishing the over. The former India captain was seen bowling in ODIs for the 1st time in 6 years. He went for just 2 runs from 3 balls.

In terms of the match, at the time of writing this article, 10 overs had been bowled, and Bangladesh had scored 63 runs without losing a wicket. 

With Bangladesh's regular captain, Shakib Al Hasan, sidelined due to injury, stand-in captain Najmul Hossain Shanto opted to bat first at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. India's strategy of bowling first remained unchanged, and they retained the same playing eleven.