Indian skipper Virat Kohli (Photo: Screengrab from BCCI tv video) 
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India vs Australia: Poster boy of cricket Virat Kohli takes charge as the water boy

Earlier today during the short break Kohli walked on to the pitch taking up the role of as a water boy to hand over drinks to his teammates.

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli might have missed the crucial fourth Test against Australia in Dharamsala as a result of a shoulder injury, but that did not stop Kohli from grabbing the spotlight.

Earlier today during the short break Kohli walked on to the pitch taking up the role of as a water boy to hand over drinks to his teammates. This act of his took the fans by surprise as they gave a rousing reception the moment Kohli stepped onto the field.

Former Australian speedster Brett Lee who currently assumed the role as a commentator can be heard saying, "He must be the most expensive drinks boy in the world".

The fans took to social media and showering praise on the ace batsman for his gesture.

Watch the video below:

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