NEW DELHI:
Virat Kohli found a fun way to welcome
Glenn Phillips to the crease during the first ODI between India and New Zealand at the Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday. The Indian batter copied WWE star John Cena's famous "you can't see me" gesture to tease the New Zealand player.
The moment took place in the 15th over when Phillips came out to bat. John Cena's entrance music was playing in the background as Phillips walked towards the middle.
Phillips was busy talking to Daryl Mitchell when Kohli, standing on the other side of the pitch, made the famous gesture. However, neither Phillips nor Mitchell appeared to notice him.
The incident quickly caught the attention of cricket fans on social media. Several videos of Kohli's playful act were shared online.
The gesture has a connection with Phillips. Whenever the New Zealand batter walks out to bat, the DJ at the ground usually plays John Cena's entrance theme song.
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