Published By: Sayan Guha

Virat Kohli Grooves on Day 2 vs Bangladesh: Five Times He Danced His Way into Our Hearts

The cricketing superstar who doesn’t just entertain with his bat but also with his moves

It's Day 2 of India's current Test match against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The crowd's enthusiasm is apparent as they await the third umpire's verdict on Shakib Al Hasan's ejection. And who comes to the rescue in this critical situation? Virat Kohli is breaking some unplanned dancing moves to the tune of the dhol! Already amped up, the crowd bursts into cheers as Kohli does what he does best: amuse everyone.

While his comeback to Test cricket after eight months did not go as planned (he scored only six runs in the first innings), Kohli has shown once more that he understands how to bring enthusiasm to the pitch, even when the bat is not cooperating. But here's the thing: Kohli has already surprised fans with his skills. Let's take a journey down memory lane and recall five previous occasions when he danced his way into our hearts.

Groovin' in Colombo (India vs Sri Lanka, 2017)

In a 2017 One-Day International against Sri Lanka, Kohli pulled off a dance motion after making a catch, which had fans in stitches.

When Kohli captured Sadeera Samarawickrama, he broke into a dance, making a move akin to Riyan Parag's famed Bihu dance. It's almost as if he can't stop dancing when the DJ plays the proper song! Who could blame him?

Birthday dance at Eden Gardens (India vs South Africa, 2023)

Remember how Kohli celebrated his birthday in style? He scored a century against South Africa and performed unique dance steps to Shah Rukh Khan's Chaleya and wifey Anushka Sharma's Ainvayi Ainvayi.

As Bollywood sounds boomed across the stadium, Kohli couldn't help but join in, much to the joy of the crowd. Talk about a birthday celebration on the pitch!

Crowd requests in Mumbai (India vs New Zealand, 2021)

During a Test match against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai spectators wanted to see Kohli dance as well as bat. Virat, as always, delivered an entertaining performance.

Fielding in the slips, he performed some manoeuvres that got the crowd howling with enthusiasm. Moments like this remind us why Kohli has such a large fan base.

Dancing to Nepali beats (India vs Nepal, 2023)

During an Asia Cup 2023 match against Nepal, Kohli found himself dancing to a Nepali tune. Fans at Pallekele Stadium went berserk as he demonstrated his moves between overs.

It was more than simply an amusing moment; it was a celebration of cricket's capacity to unite people from many cultures. Kohli danced, the audience roared, and it seemed like the ideal cricket carnival.

Rain dance in Guyana (India vs West Indies, 2019)

When rain stopped the first One-Day International between India and the West Indies in Guyana, Kohli found a way to keep spirits up. Instead of complaining about the weather, he danced alongside Chris Gayle and Kedar Jadhav on the pitch.


With a Bollywood song playing in the background, Kohli didn't hesitate to break out some iconic Indian dancing routines, much to the joy of the fans—even the ground crew joined in!

The cricketer and entertainer

Virat Kohli is more than just a cricket legend; he's also an entertainer on and off the pitch. Whether it's surprising fans with a cheeky dance routine or guiding India to victory with a standout performance, Kohli knows how to keep us interested. After all, cricket is a game of highs and lows, and Kohli keeps his energy levels up even when the scoreboard isn't in his favour.