Virat Kohli Faces Trolls During Colombo Training Session Ahead of ODI Series Against Sri Lanka

Before the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, batting sensation Virat Kohli was the target of internet trolling during his first training session in Colombo. While doing shadow practice in the locker room with his teammates, Kohli was the target of chants of “Chokli, Chokli,” an incident that quickly went viral on social media. Trolls have mocked Virat Kohli during his infrequent mistakes by calling him namesake and “Choker,” a derogatory slur.

When reporting on the incident, IndiaToday.in could not confirm the veracity of the video making the rounds on social media. Even so, there is still serious concern about how this kind of online harassment affects players. The video depicts Kohli’s response, which revealed his apparent displeasure towards the chants.

India’s ODI Series Against Sri Lanka

For the ODI series, which starts on August 2, Kohli is in Sri Lanka. He and fellow veteran batsman Rohit Sharma are part of the 15-man roster. Gautam Gambhir, India’s new head coach, is taking on his first ODI series assignment. As India gets ready for the Champions Trophy, Kohli and Sharma will likely be key players in incorporating Gambhir’s plans. 

Kohli’s Heroics in the T20 World Cup

With a brilliant performance at the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, Kohli recently silenced his detractors. In the final match against South Africa, where other Indian stars like Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav struggled, he struck a match-winning 76 off 59 balls. India was able to reach the winning total of 176 thanks in large part to Kohli’s innings. With this victory and Kohli’s Player of the Match award, India’s 11-year wait for an ICC trophy in men’s cricket came to an end.

Positive Momentum from T20I Series

India advances to the ODI series after defeating Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20I series. The team’s confidence has increased as a result of Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir’s successful partnership in the Twenty20 format. Several encouraging things came out of the young squad’s performance, which bodes well for the forthcoming ODI matches.

FAQ

• What had happened to Virat Kohli during his Colombo training session?

As Virat Kohli and his teammates were having shadow practise in the changing room, trolls started chanting “Chokli, Chokli.”

• What does the word “Chokli” mean?

Trolls use the slurs “Chokli,” a combination of Virat Kohli’s name and “Choker,” to make fun of him when he has one of his infrequent meltdowns.

• Who has taken over as India’s ODI team’s head coach?

The series against Sri Lanka marks Gautam Gambhir’s first assignment as India’s new ODI team head coach.

• How did the latest T20 World Cup see Virat Kohli perform?

In the final match against South Africa, Virat Kohli struck a game-winning 76 off 59 balls, which enabled India to win their first ICC men’s cricket trophy in eleven years.

• How did India’s recent Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka turn out?

India defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in the Twenty20 International Test Series, showcasing their potent new lineup of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav.