After a lot of criticism, Virat Kohli finally played a match in the domestic cricket tournament Ranji Trophy. But here too his bat remained silent. Virat Kohli played a Ranji Trophy match for Delhi against Railways from 30 January to 1 February. In which he scored only 6 runs and his wicket was taken by Himanshu Sangwan. After which Himanshu came into the limelight. Now Himanshu has told the story behind taking Virat’s wicket which is a very shocking revelation.
Himanshu shared the story behind Virat’s wicket
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Himanshu Sangwan said, “Before the match, there was a discussion that Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant could play for Delhi. Later it was found out that Rishabh will not play but Virat will play and the match will be live streamed. Every member of our team told me that I should take Virat’s wicket.”
The most interesting thing was that Himanshu Sangwan was advised to get Virat Kohli out not by any coach or senior player, but by the driver of the team bus. Himanshu said, “The bus driver told me to bowl outside the fourth-fifth stump to Virat Kohli, so that he would get out. I had faith in myself. I focused on my strength and finally got his wicket.”
Himanshu Sangwan’s Struggle Story
It was not easy for Himanshu Sangwan, who became famous overnight by taking Virat Kohli’s wicket, to reach here. He left his home at the age of 13-14 and came to Delhi and has been living in a rented house for the last 15 years. The passion for cricket gave him the courage to fight every difficulty.
Himanshu Sangwan said about his struggle, “This journey was not easy. When I came to Delhi, I had to face a lot of difficulties. But I never gave up. The family with whom I live always supported me. They stood by me even during my bad performance.”
