Virat Kohli, in sublime form, played a flashing cut shot off Mitchell Starc in the 101st over, sending the ball sailing over the boundary ropes for a six.
However, the powerful strike took an unexpected turn as the ball struck a steward on the side of his head, causing immediate concern.
Kohli, known for his intense focus on the game, immediately realized what had happened
He appeared visibly concerned as the play was halted. The Australian players, including Nathan Lyon, gathered around the steward to check on his condition, and the team’s physio rushed to conduct a concussion test.
Thankfully, the steward appeared fine after the initial assessment, bringing relief to everyone on the field.
At the time of the incident, Kohli was batting on a well-constructed 27 off 46 balls, leading India’s dominance in the match.
The team had already built a commanding lead of 380 runs against Australia in Perth.
Kohli’s innings, marked by impeccable timing and control, has further bolstered India’s second innings after a shaky first-innings performance.
Earlier, India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul scripted history with an unbeaten 201-run partnership for the opening wicket during the first Test of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth.
This stellar performance in the second innings not only put India in a commanding position but also set a new record for the highest opening-wicket stand by India in Australia, surpassing the 191-run partnership between Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth at Sydney in 1986.
OUCH! Virat Kohli’s six hits steward on head, leaves Indian batter concerned. Watch
