When forgetting runs in the team – Virat takes a leaf out of Rohit Sharma’s playbook!
Alright, here’s a real head-scratcher for you. Imagine flipping a coin, hearing the result, winning… and then politely stepping aside so the other guy can speak. Sounds like something straight out of a sitcom, right? But this wasn’t a blooper reel — it was Virat Kohli, right in the middle of the IPL, under the Mumbai sun at Wankhede Stadium.
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In a tournament filled with towering sixes, thrilling chases, and nail-biting last overs, this little blunder from the King himself showcased the lighter side of the game. The moment? The toss before Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR), Match 16 of IPL 2021.
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On April 22, 2021, as the two skippers stood under the spotlight, Kohli flipped the coin. Sanju Samson called tails. The coin landed: heads. Kohli had won it — but he didn’t seem to notice. He clapped Sanju on the shoulder, nodded like a gentleman, and stepped back. Sanju was about to announce when Ian Bishop, visibly puzzled, turned to Kohli for a decision. And that’s when it clicked.
The expression on Kohli’s face? It was a moment of pure comedy gold. That quick laugh, that embarrassed shrug, and his words — “I’m not used to winning tosses” — had the internet in stitches. Fans couldn’t get enough. The video went viral faster than a Jasprit Bumrah yorker.
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It wasn’t the first time a player experienced a “toss oopsie.” However, for someone as intense and focused as Kohli, it was a rare and relatable mistake. Captains typically remember toss wins, as they determine how the match begins. Yet, the usually fiery Kohli revealed his goofy side at this moment.
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RCB, having chosen to field first, dominated the match. Kohli might have forgotten the toss, but his team certainly remembered how to win. Glenn Maxwell illuminated the night with his bat, and Bengaluru remained unbeaten.
So, next time someone forgets their win, just say, “Happens to the best… even Virat!”
