IND vs SA LIVE: Kohli compares Bumrah to WWE’s The ROCK, caught on stump mic using iconic WWE catchphrase – Team India suffered a huge injury scare on Day 3 after Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field with an ankle injury. The Indian spearhead slipped during his follow through and hurt his ankle which saw him forced out of action just after six overs. Fortunately for India, Bumrah returned to bowl later in the day and captain Virat Kohli gave him a grand welcome, likening him to WWE Superstar The Rock. Follow Insidesport.in for all IND vs SA LIVE Updates.
IND vs SA LIVE: Kohli compares Bumrah to WWE’s The ROCK, caught on stump mic using iconic WWE catchphrase
Jasprit Bumrah had landed awkwardly on his right ankle during a follow-through in only his sixth over and missed much of the second session having treatment in the dressing room. Fortunately for India, the pacer returned to action later in the second innings in what is a huge sigh of relief for the India team for the rest of the series.
Bumrah was welcomed in a unique way by Indian skipper Virat Kohli, which was heard on the stump mic. “Finally, the Rock has come back,” Kohli was heard saying and unsurprisingly, the comment went viral.
Bumrah comes back to bowl after a lengthy break.
Kohli: FINALLY, THE ROCK HAS COME BACK!!
Referring to this epic comeback line by Rock, who came back to WWE in 2011 after a 8-year hiatus.
Absolute goosebumps to hear Kohli say that! What a reference! Virat um WWE fan polarku!😂 pic.twitter.com/EHe9waR4Qa
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) December 28, 2021
The comment was a reference to Dwayne Johnson’s epic comeback into the WWE arena, having returned to the show after an eight-year hiatus in 2011. Kohli’s catchphrase was instantly the talk of the town with fans seeing the funny side of things.
IND vs SA LIVE: Kohli compares Bumrah to WWE’s The ROCK, caught on stump mic using iconic WWE catchphrase
As far as the match is concerned, India are in pole position having set a mammoth 305-run target for South Africa. India were all out for 328 in the first innings, but courtesy of a five-wicket haul from Mohammed Shami, the proteas were bundled out for 197. India then were cleaned up for 174, setting a record chase for the South Africans at Centurion.