Cricket icon Virat Kohli tried to mimic England superstar Joe Root by making his bat stand upright at the crease - but the former India captain failed to pull off the trick as his bat couldn't stand upright.
Earlier this month, Root left fans stunned after a TV clip went viral showing England’s former captain leaving his bat standing upright without him holding it with either hand during the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. The moment occurred during Root’s partnership with Ben Foakes on the fourth morning of the match, which England went onto win.
Standing at the non-striker's end, Root was clearly not touching his bat for several seconds as New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson ran in to bowl. To the amazement of viewers, his bat stood perfectly upright and allowed Root to casually grab the handle as he geared up to run.
