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Cape Town Test: Virat Kohli’s ‘bow and arrow’ pose on Indian mythological song goes viral - Watch

Cape Town Test: Virat Kohli’s ‘bow and arrow’ pose on Indian mythological song goes viral - Watch

Virat Kohli's 'bow and arrow' pose goes viral on Indian mythological song - Watch.

On Wednesday (Jan 3), India rode on Mohammed Siraj's 6 for 15 during the opening session of the second and final Test, at Cape Town, to dismiss South Africa for a paltry 55 (lowest by any team against India in Tests). Siraj wreaked havoc with the red cherry and removed the likes ofAiden Markram, Elgar, Tony de Zorzi,David Bedingham,Kyle Verreynne andMarco Jansen to put Rohit Sharma & Co. on top after the hosts opted to bat first.

During the SA innings, former Indian skipper Virat Kohli was at his proactive best and was seen giving his inputs to thebowlers. When Keshav Maharaj came out to bat, at No. 8,the popular Indian mythological song 'Ram Siya Ram'was played at the Newlands. Just then, a cheerful Kohlicame up with a 'bow and arrow gesture'. In addition, hewasseenfoldinghis hands, imitatingthe gesture of a prayer.

Kohli's gesture went viral on social media in no time. Here is the video:

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Proteas' innings ended at 55 in 23.4 overs as India's lead is nearing the 100-run mark at the time of publishing this report with Kohli and Ravindra Jadejabatting in the middle. The visitors will hope to attain a sizeable lead and not allow SA's comeback in the contest.

The home side lead the two-match Test series 1-0 after an impressive win in the first Test in Centurion. SA won the Boxing Day Test by an innings and 32 runs.