Few pleasures rival the thrill of watching the underdog in a match slowly and steadily perform to win against a determined opponent. And watching team India’s performance at the Lord’s Test yesterday offered us just such a thrill.
While the entire team played a stellar game, it would be safe to say that skipper Virat Kohli’s fiery speech had a lot to do with the win. The admirable captain gave Indian players a talk before the fourth innings at the Test. This motivational speech is going viral for the heartfelt sentiments of Kohli.
While the stadium chatter drowned out most of his words, some of them were still captured. Take a look-
— pant shirt fc (@pant_fc) August 16, 2021
One of the key statements he made was, “For 60 overs they should feel hell out there.” Here’s how people online reacted to his enthusiasm.
You sledge us, he wakes up, who?
Presenting a small edit ( first time ) on the main man and his animated looks- King Kohli. ♥️Hope u all like it 😁
PS : this has nothing to do with his batting woes. #ENGvIND #ENGvIND #Virat #ViratKohli #LordsTestpic.twitter.com/NYc1EQ2Zfx— Neel Patel (@NeelPatel189) August 16, 2021
👑 always gives it back 👊#ViratKohli #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/xhxsHdk8K2
— Thyview (@Thyview) August 16, 2021
We don't need Century, Just his Aggression is enough 💉🔥#ViratKohli @imVkohli #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/6gZjuGsiuF
— ViratVijay Fanatic ❁ (@ViratvijayFan) August 16, 2021
For 60 overs England should feel like hell out there.
Epitome of Insane Mental Strength (Virat Kohli).#IndvsEng https://t.co/mSUHVJnJKV
— Nitin Harjait (@nitin_harjait) August 17, 2021
Kohli at the huddle before the start of the 4th Inning today:
"Koi aisa haste hue dikha na meko unke players ke saamne toh dekh lena, theek hai? 60 overs they should feel like hell out there, that's our goal."And then they're down 1-2 by 1.4 overs
Ruthless!!😍🔥😂 #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/adpc1l2Zjx— Sarthak Khandelwal (@SarthakK98) August 16, 2021
This reminded me of the Chak De! speech SRK made for the Indian women’s hockey team in the Bollywood movie. How about you?