Mr. Nags funny prank on Virat Kohli left him confused about the compliments of Sunil Gavaskar
Everyone gets ready for a whirlwind of puns, laughter, and cheeky comments when Virat Kohli meets Mr. Nags, the on-screen persona of TV presenter Danish Sait. Their latest collaboration for the Royal Challengers Bangalore social media channel is a masterclass in lighthearted fun sprinkled with a dash of mystery.
The four-minute, 51-second video kicks off with Nags, in his signature style, throwing a playful jab at Kohli. He asks with a mysterious grin are they friends as he is not commentator. Kohli, quick on the update, prodded his head back in laughter, cleverly acknowledging the playful dig.
But just as you think you have gotten the hang of their banter, Kohli gets thrown a curveball. Maths starts with his smile widening and says, “See Virat, I want to talk about a friend of yours, not mine but yours; he said a lot of nice things about you... Sunil.”
For a moment Kohli was in confusion asking Who? He was clearly stumped. Nags barely containing his amusement replies, Chhetri and the two erupt in laughter.
However, the laughter holds a deeper meaning for cricket fans who have been following the recent cricket drama. The name Sunil is a silly reference to the legendary cricket player of India, Sunil Gavaskar, who recently took a jab at the strike rate of Kohli.
The criticism of Sunil Gavaskar for questioning the celebration of Kohli’s strike rate went viral. But Kohli, known for his on-field fire, responded in the best way he knows how with his bat. His next match saw a blessing knock of 92 runs in only 47 balls against the Punjab Kings, followed by a cheeky reference to his strike rate during the mid-inning interview.
This latest episode with Mr. Nags is a testament to Kohli’s current form both on and off the field. Currently, he is the undisputed leader in the race for the orange cap, having scored 661 runs in only 13 matches. Remarkably, his strike rate of 155.16 is the highest he has ever achieved in his entire IPL career of 17 years.