[PICTURE] Captain (Virat Kohli) playing as 12th Man

[badsha001]

Massive Respect for Virat Kholi, I think first time in Cricket History, the Test Captain is playing as 12th Man just because he wasn't 100% match fit. Kudos to BCCI as well...

 

[Bilal7]

All criticism aside, this is great to see. Kohli is a changed man off the field, these days.

 

[Belawal2014]

Nice to see.

 

[Hasan123]

Nice to see. Suprised he didn't play. Thought he was definitely going to play.

 

[Abdullah]

damn . his replacement has had more impact in 10 overs than he did in the whole series!

 

[ammar_merry]

he would have played if he was scoring tons like he often does, but...

 

[kukkad kamaal]

Such a humble guy

 

[shaz619]

Great stuff, his rightful place

 

[Syed1]

On merit that is his rightful position in the batting order whether injured or not.

 

[kukkad kamaal]

Inshallah he will be back with a bang

 

[Bengaluru]

On merit that is his rightful position in the batting order whether injured or not.

Merit? After 5 innings? Until the last test he is the only batsman in the world who was averaging 50 in all three formats.

 

[Ph_11]

I am his fan but am glad he is sitting out. Test cricket takes undue toll on body and he needed the rest.

 

[Indiafan]

On merit that is his rightful position in the batting order whether injured or not.

Double century in 4 consecutive series but after 5 innings he should be dropped? Some people

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Mad respect to this guy.He is the best player in the world,current form aside.

 

[Rayyman]

Double century in 4 consecutive series but after 5 innings he should be dropped? Some people

His goal was to get you lot riled and it worked. Jokes on you.

 

[MenInG]

I Cant remember when a Pakistan captain ever ran on as a 12th man!

 

[super hitter]

I Cant remember when a Pakistan captain ever ran on as a 12th man!

I think that people are forgetting that the AUS-IND rivalry has made a massive roar amongst the fans and Kohli wants to win it, would definitely be up to give some tips

though respect where it's due!

 

[HitWicket]

Out of interest can a player in the XI actually run on as '12th man'. Would be the easiest way for a captain to convey a message but don't think I've ever seen it done personally.