Anushka Sharma was present in New York on June 9th to witness the T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan. The moment captured on camera, showing her reaction to Virat Kohli’s early exit and India’s eventual triumph, has become a focal point on social media.
India clinched a narrow victory over Pakistan by six runs in the T20 World Cup match held in New York. An image capturing Anushka Sharma’s response to Virat Kohli’s dismissal has sparked discussions online. A fan page on X (previously Twitter) shared the photo with the caption, “Anushka Sharma visibly upset after Virat Kohli’s early departure. IND vs PAK.”
The photograph of Anushka Sharma’s reaction to Virat Kohli’s dismissal during the India-Pakistan match in New York quickly garnered attention.
Anushka Sharma upset after Virat Kohli early dismissal. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/QgKJP50KkI
— Mufa Kohli (@MufaKohli) June 9, 2024
Subsequently, numerous reactions flooded in, with many expressing a deep connection with the actor’s emotive expression in the picture. One Twitter user expressed optimism, saying,
“Don’t worry, he (Virat) will bounce back in the upcoming matches.”
Another tweet reflected on the nature of sports, stating, “In any game, there are victories and defeats.” A loyal fan of Virat Kohli asserted,
“A true king remains a king, regardless of the outcome!”
Furthermore, some fans extended their support, urging Anushka to continue backing her husband, stating, “India Jeeta na… Anushka, please continue to support the King.” Following Team India’s triumph, a fan page shared a photo of Anushka smiling, captioned, “Here you go! After the win…”
Ye lo Bhai. After Win.. pic.twitter.com/UUFJHX1vya
— Mufa Kohli (@MufaKohli) June 9, 2024
The T20 World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan in New York was a thrilling affair, marked by low scores and intense competition. Despite facing a daunting task of defending a modest total against their arch-rivals, India displayed resilience.
Captain Rohit Sharma entrusted Jasprit Bumrah with the crucial task of turning the tide in India’s favor, a decision that paid off handsomely. Bumrah’s exceptional spell, culminating in three wickets for 14 runs, proved pivotal in India’s victory. With the enthusiastic support of the crowd, Bumrah’s performance felt reminiscent of playing in India.
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In a nail-biting finish, India successfully defended their total of 119 runs, restricting Pakistan to 113-7 in 20 overs. This hard-fought six-run triumph pushed Pakistan, the runners-up of the 2022 edition, to the brink of elimination in the group stage.