Despite of loss against India, the Hong Kong cricket team on Wednesday sent a heart-winning message to Virat Kohli and gifted him a team jersey. The picture of HK team outcoming viral on social media.
Suryakumar Yadava’s storming knock (68 off 26 balls) and Virat Kohli’s brilliant half-century helped India to raise a big target of 192/ in 20 overs after which newcomer opposition managed only 152/5 in 20 overs. India won the match by 40 runs. It was very exciting to see that HK’s player performed well in the run chase, but the target proved a tad too high.
The message on the jersey read: Virat, thank you for inspiring a generation. We stand with you! There are many incredible days ahead. With strength. With Love. Team Hong Kong.
Team Hong Kong
Kohli, the star Indian batter was delighted by the gift and posted a thank to HK team on his Instagram story.
Kohli wrote, Thank you@hkcricket. This gesture is truly humbling and very sweet.
Virat Kohli
This message comes at a time when Kohli is aiming to his best form.
On Wednesday in the Asia Cup 2022, the 33-year-old star Indian batter completed a brilliant half-century (59 runs of 44 balls; not out) and helped India to raise a big target of 193 for Hong Kong. He hit 3 beautiful sixes and one four during batting.
Chasing 193 a winning target, Hong Kong reached 152/5 at the end of the game. Babar Hayat (41 35 balls) scored highest from the Hong Kong side. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, and Avesh Khan each picked one wicket.
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