Virat Kohli mimics John Cena gesture at Glenn Phillips in Auckland ODI
The playful moment came during the first one-day international in Auckland, which India won by five wickets.
Key facts
Story- Virat Kohli copied John Cena's "you can't see me" gesture aimed at New Zealand's Glenn Phillips.
- The moment came as Phillips walked out to field during the first ODI in Auckland on Wednesday.
- Kohli scored 74 runs as India beat New Zealand by five wickets.
India batter Virat Kohli playfully copied wrestler John Cena's trademark "you can't see me" gesture at New Zealand fielder Glenn Phillips during the first one-day international in Auckland on Wednesday.
The moment happened as Phillips came onto the field. Cena's entrance music was playing at the time, and Kohli made the gesture as a light-hearted welcome. Phillips and Daryl Mitchell did not appear to notice it at the time.
Kohli top-scored for India with 74 runs in the match. His side went on to beat New Zealand by five wickets.
Cricket players often joke with each other during matches, and the gesture was meant to lighten the mood. Cena, a former professional wrestler and actor, is known for the gesture, which fans across sports have long copied.
The clip of the moment has been shared widely online. Neither Phillips nor New Zealand's team management has publicly responded to it.
The result gives India an early lead in the series. It is not yet known when the next match is scheduled.
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