Updated February 15th, 2021 at 14:24 IST

Virat Kohli copies typical MS Dhoni gesture during Chennai Test, CSK fans approve: WATCH

Indian captain Virat Kohli entertained the spectators at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium during the India vs England 2nd Test match, much to their delight.

Reported by: Aditya Desai
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After their dismal performance in the opening Test of the four-match series against England, Team India have an opportunity to redeem themselves by registering a stellar victory against the in-form visitors. The hosts have put up a significantly stronger show so far in the second match at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. While the series opener was played behind closed doors, spectators are allowed for the ongoing India vs England 2nd Test and Virat Kohli made sure to entertain the fans in the stadium with an MS Dhoni-inspired move. 

India vs England 2nd Test: Virat Kohli takes a cue from MS Dhoni to woo Chennai fans 

The contest is monumental in many ways, as fans finally got an opportunity to watch an international cricket match live from the stadium on Indian soil amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Indian captain Virat Kohli, who is known for his fiery on-field behaviour, also has a tendency to hype the crowd with his antics. The superstar cricketer did something similar on the second day of the Test match. 

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Taking inspiration from MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings, Kohli whistled for the fans and also asked them to cheer the team louder. The 32-year-old's actions were also displayed on the big screen at the venue and the spectators went berserk seeing Kohli do the iconic Whistle Podu. 

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CSK fans give a big thumbs up to Virat Kohli's whistle 

IPL auction live streaming information 

The event is slated to take place in Chennai after the completion of the India vs England 2nd Test match. It was confirmed on the Indian Premier League's social media account that the auction will take place on February 18. According to the Star Sports Network, the live telecast of the program will begin at 2 PM (IST) while the auction will begin from 3 PM onwards. The IPL auction live streaming will also be made available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. 

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India vs England live streaming details 

One can tune in to the Star Sports Network for the live telecast of the India vs England matches. Moreover, one can tune in to the Disney+Hotstar app or website for India vs England live streaming. At the time of writing this report, India have attained a significant 411-run lead over England. The visitors will have the daunting task of chasing a mammoth total in the final innings of the Test match on the Chepauk wicket. 

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Published February 15th, 2021 at 14:24 IST