Watch: 'They should feel like hell' - When Virat Kohli delivered an iconic speech at Lord's
On this day, India secured a memorable 151-run victory against England at Lord's cricket ground on August 16, 2021, following a stirring team huddle speech by then-captain
Virat Kohli
. The historic win on day five of the second Test match was sparked by
Kohli
's motivational words to his teammates before England began their chase of 272 runs.
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"For 60 overs they should feel like hell out there," Kohli declared in his pre-innings team talk, words that would become iconic among cricket fans and set the tone for India's aggressive performance.
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The Indian team's intimidating presence was evident from the start when
Jasprit Bumrah
dismissed Rory Burns, caught by Mohammed Siraj. The Indian players surrounded Burns with intimidating stares and verbal exchanges.
England's batting lineup crumbled under pressure, reaching a precarious 67 for 4. A potential turning point came when Kohli dropped a straightforward catch from
Jos Buttler
's outside edge in the 27th over.
The dropped catch did not dampen India's spirits. Kohli immediately apologized to Bumrah, and the team maintained their aggressive approach.
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Kohli's motivational speech
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Mohammed Siraj delivered the final blow in the closing hour, dismissing James Anderson by hitting his off stump. Bumrah claimed three wickets while Siraj took four in the victory.
"A bit of tension on the field really helped us and really motivated us to finish this game," Kohli reflected after the match.
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The match at the 'Home of Cricket' saw England's batting lineup succumb to India's pace attack in 51.5 overs, falling short of Kohli's predicted 60 overs of pressure. The victory marked an instant Test classic, demonstrating India's ability to overcome setbacks and maintain their competitive edge throughout the match.
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