IND v ENG 2021: Virat Kohli does a 'MS Dhoni' as he helps struggling Joe Root with cramps; BCCI shares video

Kohli’s gesture also reminded the cricket fans of former India skipper Dhoni.

India skipper Virat Kohli won hearts of the cricket fans as he helped a struggling England captain Joe Root with cramps on Day 1 of the first Test at Chepauk.

Root dominated the Indian bowlers on the opening day, slamming his 20th Test ton to take the visitors to a commanding position.

Having come into bat at No. 4 in the 26th over, Root finished the day on 128 not out while England ended with 263/3 at stumps. His unbeaten knock was studded with 14 fours and 1 six.

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Ahead of the day's end, however, Root was struggling with cramps and it was when his Indian counterpart came to his aid.

Kohli helped Root stretch his legs which gave him some relief. The video of the same has gone viral on social media, with everyone praising the Indian captain.

Virat Kohli’s gesture also reminded the fans of former India skipper MS Dhoni, who did the same for Faf du Plessis in an ODI in 2015.

In fact, BCCI took to Twitter and shared a video of both the instances with a caption reading: “Class Act! Respect your opposition, the @msdhoni and @imVkohli way! #SpiritofCricket #TeamIndia".