The fifth Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3, 2025, brought plenty of action and drama on the field, but it was Anushka Sharma’s reaction to her husband Virat Kohli’s dismissal that had social media buzzing.
The actress’ candid reaction during the match has been shared widely to mirror the disappointment of Indian fans and quickly became one of the day’s most discussed moments on social media.
Kohli walked onto the field, brimming with confidence with India struggling at 17/2. However, his innings was short-lived, as Australian pacer Mitchell Starc dismissed him for just 7 runs off 8 balls. Facing difficulties early on, Kohli narrowly escaped dismissal against Scott Boland after edging a probing delivery outside off-stump to first slip, which was overturned upon review. However, moments later, he was dismissed when Webster took a clean catch.
As Kohli returned to the pavilion, cameras panned to Anushka in the stands. Her seemingly angry expression during the match resonated with fans who shared the screen grab on their social media handles.
This reportedly marked the seventh time in the ongoing tests that Kohli was dismissed in a similar fashion. The celebrated cricketer, who has carried Team India to countless Test victories, has been under scrutiny for his recent poor form.
On the personal front, the couple has been under the spotlight and constant scrutiny after reports indicated that Virat and Anushka have planned to move to the UK to raise their two children Akaay and Vamika.
