‘Ro de, ro de’: Virat Kohli’s dressing-room dig at Kuldeep Yadav sparks laughter all around

Virat Kohli’s fondness for Kuldeep Yadav has been evident on the cricket field for a while now, but the latest BCCI dressing room video takes it to a new and entertaining level. After India’s 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa in Vizag, the team gathered in the dressing room for a brief celebration. Bowling coach Ryan ten Doeschate took to the stage to announce the ‘Influential Player of the Series’ medal, which quickly turned into a joyful roast, with Kohli leading the charge.

Ten Doeschate singled out Kuldeep Yadav as the impact player as he praised a series where ‘everyone contributed’ and pointed out how unusual it was for a bowler to shine in a batting-heavy competition. The left-arm wrist spinner came close to claim the medal and that’s when Kohli made his move; He shook her hand, gave her a warm kiss, and set the stage for what was to come.

Kuldeep, who is not known as the most flamboyant speaker, launched into his typically understated admission: a brief acknowledgment that the coach had told it all, followed by a simple ‘Congratulations to Virat bhai and Jaisu, he played an incredible knock’ and then encouraged everyone to enjoy the victory. While starting off, Virat Kohli could be heard sarcastically saying ‘ro de, ro de’; A playful nudge meant ‘come on, cry now’, causing laughter from those present and causing the spinner to smile out of embarrassment.

He showed his class with the ball in a series dominated by the stick

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The playful banter didn’t end there. As Kuldeep finished his brief speech, Kohli actually stood up from his seat and humorously impersonated him; He exaggerated his modest demeanor and tone of voice, like a senior making fun of the quietest student in the class. The room filled with laughter, but the underlying message was clear.

This moment also reflects the internal dynamics of the team. Ten Doeschate’s words highlight how important Kuldeep’s control in the middle overs and his ability to take crucial wickets were in shaping the series.

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