‘Ja baith wahan pe’: KL Rahul’s snappy put-down to Virat Kohli leaves Rohit Sharma in splits during 3rd ODI

Key Highlights

• KL Rahul did not listen to Virat Kohli's advice during 3rd ODI Although there was no captaincy burden on Rahul, given that the BCCI had clarified earlier, he was merely filling in for the injured regular skipper, Shubman Gill, there was one particular moment during the third ODI match that caught the attention of the fans, with the clip going viral on social media.
• ALSO READ: ‘Mai mota ho jaunga wapas’: Rohit Sharma refuses to eat victory-celebration cake despite Virat Kohli’s cue to JaiswalIt unfolded in the 44th over of the first’s innings, moments after Kuldeep Yadav picked up the ninth wicket by removing Lungi Ngidi.
• Virat Kohli quickly walked up to KL Rahul, suggesting he place two slip fielders for the final two deliveries of the over.
• Kohli wanted India to maintain an attacking mindset and send a message that the last wicket was close.
• Rahul, however, brushed aside the idea and firmly replied, “Ja baith wahan pe (Go and sit there).” With no choice, Kohli headed back to his position.