Railways bowler Himanshu Sangwan has been the hot topic of the social media storm after dismissing Indian cricket star Virat Kohli during their Ranji Trophy clash against Delhi at Arun Jaitley Stadium earlier this week.
Virat Kohli was playing his first domestic match since 2012, was sent back for just six runs off 15 balls, as Himanshu clean bowled him with the off-stump cartwheeling.
Virat Kohli himself seemed quite impressed with the delivery that claimed his wicket. During the match, the atmosphere was electric as spectators, eagerly chanting ‘Kohli! Kohli!’ awaited the superstar’s performance.
Virat Kohli showed his class early on stepping out and drive fuller delivery from Himanshu down the ground for a boundary. However, it was the fast bowler who had the final say.
“Is this the same ball with which you got me out?” When Himanshu confirmed, Kohli replied, “It was a great ball, it was fun,” before signing the ball for him.
The conversation continued with Himanshu mentioning his time as part of the Delhi under-19 team, to which Kohli responded warmly: “I have heard about you. You are a good bowler. Best wishes for the future.”
Himanshu who became th talk of the town after dismissing Virat Kohli described it as the best moment of his career, acknowledging Kohli as a huge inspiration to the Country.
“It is the most important wicket of my life, no doubt about it. Virat Kohli is an inspiration to the whole country,” he said.
Reflecting on the significance of the match, he added, “It was the first time in my life I saw so many people turn up for a Ranji Trophy game. It was special for all of us.”
Beyond his on-field achievements, Sangwan balances his cricketing career with his job as a ticket collector at New Delhi Railway Station. He has refined his skills under the mentorship of Australian legend Glenn McGrath at the MRF pace Academy.
