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Xtra Time Web Desk: A light-hearted exchange between Virat Kohli and Shakib Al Hasan has gone viral on social media during Day 2 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. Kohli, who came to the crease after India lost two early wickets in their second innings, was looking in good touch before being dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

The highlight of Kohli’s brief innings wasn’t just his strokes but also a humorous moment caught on the stump mic. While facing a series of yorkers from Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud, Kohli jokingly referred to Mahmud as "Malinga" in a conversation with Shakib Al Hasan. The Indian batter's remark was a playful nod to Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga, who was known for his lethal yorkers.

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Virat Kohli to Shakib: Malinga bana hua, yorker pe yorker de raha hai ????????pic.twitter.com/Ny1S6xUmkb

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During his 37-ball stay, Kohli struck two authoritative boundaries, appearing to settle in after the quick departures of openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, the relentless yorkers from Mahmud started to build pressure. In a light-hearted chat with Shakib, who was fielding at cover, Kohli remarked, "Malinga bana hua, yorker pe yorker de raha hai," which translates to "He’s bowling yorkers like Lasith Malinga."

Hasan Mahmud had already been in the spotlight on Day 1 of the Test match after claiming five wickets, and his impressive accuracy continued to trouble Kohli in the second innings, adding a fun moment to the intensity of the game.

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