Virat Kohli found a fun way to welcome Glenn Phillips to the crease during the first ODI (Image credit: Agencies)NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli found a fun way to welcome Glenn Phillips to the crease during the first ODI between India and New Zealand at the Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday. The Indian batter copied WWE star John Cena's famous "you can't see me" gesture to tease the New Zealand player.The moment took place in the 15th over when Phillips came out to bat. John Cena's entrance music was playing in the background as Phillips walked towards the middle.Phillips was busy talking to Daryl Mitchell when Kohli, standing on the other side of the pitch, made the famous gesture. However, neither Phillips nor Mitchell appeared to notice him.The incident quickly caught the attention of cricket fans on social media. Several videos of Kohli's playful act were shared online.The gesture has a connection with Phillips. Whenever the New Zealand batter walks out to bat, the DJ at the ground usually plays John Cena's entrance theme song.Kohli makes history with another ODI half-centuryWhile the moment with Phillips grabbed attention, Kohli also made headlines with his batting.The Indian star scored 74 off 51 balls in the first ODI as India defeated New Zealand by five wickets at Eden Park.The knock also helped Kohli create a new record. He became the first batter to have an average of more than 50 in ODIs in all four SENA countries - South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.Kohli's ODI record in SENA countriesSouth Africa: Kohli has played 20 ODIs in South Africa and scored 993 runs in 18 innings at an average of 76.38. His tally includes three centuries and six half-centuries.England: He has scored 1,493 runs in 36 ODIs and innings in England at an average of 51.48. He has one century and 14 half-centuries.New Zealand: Kohli has scored 670 runs in 14 innings at an average of 51.53. His record includes one century and five half-centuries.Australia: He has scored 1,401 runs in 32 matches and innings at an average of 50.03. His tally includes five centuries and seven half-centuries.
'You can't see me': Virat Kohli gives Glenn Phillips a John Cena moment - WATCH
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