'Bhai apko Riyan Parag banne ki jarurat nahi h' - Fans react to Virat Kohli's philosophical Instagram Story after his poor show in WTC final

Virat Kohli (Source: Twitter)

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli was brutally trolled on social media after being caught on camera consuming food following his cheap dismissal in the first innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Ahead of the crucial Day 3, the right-handed batter took to his Instagram to post a cryptic story, which fans believe was in response to the trolls he received.

Australia outclassed India on the first two days of the Ultimate Test. On the back of brilliant centuries from Steve Smith and Travis Head, they posted a highly competitive total of 469 in the first innings. The Aussie bowlers kept the momentum going and put pressure on India's top-order right from the start. Skipper Pat Cummins struck first, trapping Rohit Sharma in front of the wicket.

Soon, India lost another wicket in the form of Shubman Gill, who was bowled by Scott Boland after misjudging the line. The youngster, who has performed well in the Indian Premier League 2023, was also mocked by fans on social media for getting bowled out by leaving the ball outside off-stump. Cheteshwar Pujara, India's Test specialist, also failed on English soil and was dismissed in a similar fashion to Gill.

Kohli had no answer to Mitchell Starc's sharp bouncer

Indian fans had high hopes for Kohli, who was fresh off a strong performance in the IPL 2023, but he was undone by Mitchell Starc's extra bounce delivery. Sharp bouncer from a good length, Kohli can't let it go and can only edge it to slips. Shortly after his dismissal, he was found having food in the dressing room while Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, and Vikram Rathour had conversations around him.

Kohli's gesture was savagely trolled by fans after his dismissal for 14 runs, suggesting he was not serious about India's summit clash with Australia. Some even took the example of Sachin Tendulkar saying that he did not eat for three days after his cheap dismissal against Australia in the 2003 World Cup final.

Tendulkar didnt eat for 3 days after he got out early in that 2003 WC final

Meanwhile Kohli after getting out early in #WTCFinal2023 pic.twitter.com/AOJHMsKPor

— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) June 8, 2023

Following that, Kohli posted a philosophical Instagram Story that appeared to be directed at the trolls he received from fans. "You must develop the ability to be disliked in order to free yourseld from the prison of other peoples' opinions," the full message read.

Check out Kohli's Instagram story and some of the best fan reactions:

Win an ICC tournament before becoming a philosopher.

— Danish (@danishiqbal__) June 9, 2023

Ha bhai bas pura din social media karlo 😅 important match me sabko on field to out hi hona hai ja kar!

— Rishabh Purohit (ઋષિ) (@rishiol) June 9, 2023

Isse aacha hai icc knockout final/semis mei consistent performance de diya kar.🤣💯

— Satya P Singh(spbtctrade) (@spsinghweb) June 9, 2023

Poor performance and then crying when criticized.🤡🤡
A never ending cycle now.

— shardul thakur (@shardul_thakur9) June 9, 2023

Kohli bhai apko riyan parag banne ki jarurat nahi h🥹

— Sexobeat (@from__mars__) June 9, 2023

Wah, RR shuru kar diye pic.twitter.com/NBA9lwJoYA

— Ro Verse (@vintage_hitman) June 9, 2023

Methinks Kohli should focus on his game rather than posting cryptic Instagram stories.

— Nirmal Jyothi (@majornirmal) June 9, 2023

He is next Sadhguru in the making

— InPlayCric (@InplayCricc) June 9, 2023

Ab ye sab to hona hi tha.. it’s too late now mate .. hope u post a story of .. keep cheering for india we will bounce back 🇮🇳 .. champion don’t let yourself down .. it’s not a good sign as second innings yet to come

— Nitin jain(Sachinsuperfan) (@NitinSachinist) June 9, 2023

Dhang ki batting chhodke baaki sab krega yeh

— PRATH (@PSKdVic) June 9, 2023