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A heartwarming yet emotional moment unfolded at Adelaide Oval during the India vs Australia second ODI when Virat Kohli, surprisingly, walked back to the pavilion for a duck. While fans were left in shock over his rare dismissal, what followed next melted hearts everywhere. The entire Adelaide crowd stood up to applaud the cricket legend. In return, Kohli acknowledged the gesture, a moment that soon went viral and had the internet buzzing with emotions.

Fans flooded social media platforms like X, Instagram and Facebook, calling it one of the most touching moments in recent cricket history. Many speculated that this could be Kohli’s final ODI in Australia, while others prayed to see him return stronger. Messages like “Thank you for everything, King Kohli” and “Once a legend, always a legend” filled the comment sections, showing just how deeply people admire him.

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1. "The End is Here. Virat Kohli gives a hand gesture towards the crowd after today's innings. Looks like he is saying "Thank You". Sad ending to such a marvelous career. I will stop watching cricket if he retires," a user wrote. 

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2. "Virat Kohli says goodbye to the Adelaide Oval and the fans," a second user wrote. 

3. "Feeling really sad today that gesture from #ViratKohli at Adelaide probably means he’s announced his retirement. Heartbreaking moment for fans everywhere #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND," added a third user. 

4. "Once I'm gone, you won't see me for a while. That goodbye to the crowd was. Hope this is not what everyone thinks it is. #INDvsAUS #ViratKohli," wrote a fourth user. 

5. "I’ve had my share of criticism about his IPL phase, but a legend like Virat Kohli deserves to say goodbye with honor, fire, and pride. Let not his greatness fade in noise & Let him retire as the King he’s always been," a fifth user added. 

6. "Virat Kohli Ne Goodbye kyu bola #INDvsAUS," a sixth user asked. 

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Even content creators joined the emotional wave. Popular influencer Yuvraj Dua posted a heartfelt video reacting to Kohli’s two back-to-back ducks in the series. Shocked and emotional, he said, “Jiske pyaar mein main mental hun, woh mereko mental asylum naa pahuncha de.” His video caption, “Ye kya gesture tha bhai, pavilion wapis jaate time,” summed up what millions felt watching their cricket idol’s humble and emotional gesture.

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Though the match didn’t go Kohli’s way, his moment of grace and gratitude on the field reminded everyone why he’ll always be the heart of Indian cricket.

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