'I didn't hear anything he was saying because...': Smriti Mandhana On Speaking To Virat Kohli After RCB's WPL Win
Just as Richa Ghosh elegantly executed a lofted drive over extra cover, securing the match-winning run for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the WPL 2024 final against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, captain Smiti Mandhana leaped from her seat in sheer jubilation.
Following suit, Renuka Thakur dashed onto the field, igniting a wave of celebration as the rest of the players joined in. A chorus of cheers enveloped the atmosphere as RCB players swarmed Richa and Ellyse Perry, enveloping them in embraces of victory.
Amidst the euphoric scenes on the field, a momentous occasion was captured - a picture that swiftly went viral on social media. Former India captain and current skipper of the men's RCB team, Virat Kohli , initiated a video call to Mandhana in the aftermath of the match, with the entire team subsequently joining in.
Kohli's gesture garnered widespread praise from RCB fans on social media platforms. However, Mandhana later revealed that amidst the deafening roar of the crowd, she could scarcely discern any details of their conversation.
“I didn't hear anything he was saying because it was too loud, he was like just thumbs up and I just did thumbs up, I will be meeting him,” she remarked.
The vice-captain of the Indian women's team reminisced about a "little pep talk" Kohli had delivered last year, during the inaugural WPL season. RCB had endured a challenging campaign, managing only two wins in eight matches, culminating in a fourth-place finish on the table.
"He looked happy there was a bright smile. I remember him coming last year and a little pep talk which really helped me personally as well as the whole team. He has been a part of this franchise and I think he has been there for the past 15 years so I could see that happiness on his face but because of the noise I couldn't hear him, maybe I will chat to him when we go to Bengaluru," she reflected.
Mandhana disclosed during the post-match press conference that the women's team would be in attendance at the RCB Unbox event on March 19 in Bengaluru. This event coincides with the commencement of the IPL 2024 season, where the Faf du Plessis-led men's team will commence their campaign against defending champions Chennai Super Kings on March 22.
Following suit, Renuka Thakur dashed onto the field, igniting a wave of celebration as the rest of the players joined in. A chorus of cheers enveloped the atmosphere as RCB players swarmed Richa and Ellyse Perry, enveloping them in embraces of victory.
Amidst the euphoric scenes on the field, a momentous occasion was captured - a picture that swiftly went viral on social media. Former India captain and current skipper of the men's RCB team, Virat Kohli , initiated a video call to Mandhana in the aftermath of the match, with the entire team subsequently joining in.
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Kohli's gesture garnered widespread praise from RCB fans on social media platforms. However, Mandhana later revealed that amidst the deafening roar of the crowd, she could scarcely discern any details of their conversation.
“I didn't hear anything he was saying because it was too loud, he was like just thumbs up and I just did thumbs up, I will be meeting him,” she remarked.
The vice-captain of the Indian women's team reminisced about a "little pep talk" Kohli had delivered last year, during the inaugural WPL season. RCB had endured a challenging campaign, managing only two wins in eight matches, culminating in a fourth-place finish on the table.
"He looked happy there was a bright smile. I remember him coming last year and a little pep talk which really helped me personally as well as the whole team. He has been a part of this franchise and I think he has been there for the past 15 years so I could see that happiness on his face but because of the noise I couldn't hear him, maybe I will chat to him when we go to Bengaluru," she reflected.
Mandhana disclosed during the post-match press conference that the women's team would be in attendance at the RCB Unbox event on March 19 in Bengaluru. This event coincides with the commencement of the IPL 2024 season, where the Faf du Plessis-led men's team will commence their campaign against defending champions Chennai Super Kings on March 22.
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