Virat Kohli Turns Into John Cena, Mocks Glenn Phillips With "You Can't See Me" Gesture

Virat Kohli teasing Glenn Phillips from the other side of the pitch, but was ignored initially.© X (Twitter)

India batter Virat Kohli was caught teasing New Zealand's Glenn Phillips with John Cena's trademark "you can't see me" gesture during the 1st ODI in Auckland on Wednesday. The incident happened after Phillips walked out to bat in the 15th over, with WWE great John Cena's entrance theme song playing in the background. As Phillips was having a chat with Daryl Mitchell, cameras spotted Kohli teasing Phillips from the other side of the pitch, but was ignored by the duo.

Virat Kohli Doing The John Cena Celebration Vs New Zealand . Both My Favourites @imVkohli & @JohnCenahttps://t.co/ggOdOzEgRv

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Kohli, however, did not stop there as he walked towards Phillips while he was going to take guard, and made the famous 'you can't see me' gesture once again.

The incident caught the attention of fans on social media, which was flooded with reels of Kohli teasing Phillips using the retired WWE wrestler's trademark move.

Virat Kohli doing John Cena's 'you can't see me' gesture to Glenn Phillips. https://t.co/brrxiYM1EL

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Whenever Phillips walks out to bat, the DJ in New Zealand invariably plays John Cena's entrance theme song.

Kohli, meanwhile, scripted history during the ODI series opener at the Eden Park, becoming the first batter to boast 50-plus ODI average in all SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) nations.

Kohli, who turned 38 on Thursday, continued his rich vain of form in ODIs, slamming 74 off 51 balls as India won the match by five wickets.

In South Africa, Virat has played 20 ODIs, having made 993 runs in 18 innings at an average of 76.38, with three centuries and six fifties. 

In England, Virat has scored 1,493 runs in 36 ODIs and innings at an average of 51.48, with a century and 14 fifties. 

In New Zealand, Virat has managed to bring his average to 50-plus as well, having made 670 runs in 14 innings at an average of 51.53, with a century and five fifties. 

Lastly, in Australia, Virat has made 1,401 runs in 32 matches and innings at an average of 50.03, with five centuries and seven fifties.

(With ANI Inputs)

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