VIDEO | Virat Kohli takes a dig at Eoin Morgan after latter decides to bat first
England’s decision to bat first after winning the toss in the must-win 2nd ODI had not only shocked the crowd but also Virat Kohli himself, whose facial expression said it all. When asked about it, Kohli said in gest that he wouldn’t have come for the toss had he known Eoin Morgan’s decision.
After India took the lead in the 1st ODI, England knew that winning the toss at the Lord’s would give them a massive advantage and it was probably their biggest shot at leveling the series. Known for its light green cover of grass on the surface and a dry underneath, which provided some help for the seamers and no help for the spinners at all, batting first was only sensible decision one could take.
However, the England skipper decided to bat first sending Virat Kohli to a temporary shock. He must have been reminded of Chamara Kapugedara’s decision to bat first in Sri Lanka last year, which he later justified with a brain fade moment for him. India had expectantly won the match with Sri Lankan players looking at unruly fans hurling objects at them amidst the absolute bedlam.
While Morgan justified his batting/ brain fade decision by stating that England would rather stick to the strengths and learn to deal with Kuldeep Yadav as they play him more and more, Kohli still couldn’t find it any less amusing.
“Pretty happy to chase, we didn't even need to come for the toss (laughs). We were looking to bowl first, we are pretty happy with it. We are pretty happy to chase. Containing them two times and having chased it,” were Kohli’s words when asked about it.
He must be loving England for the way it has panned out for them as he said (rather sarcastically may be), “We love England, magnificent crowds,