In a rare and emotional revelation, Yuzvendra Chahal shared that Virat Kohli broke down in the bathroom after India’s heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semi-final. Speaking on the Figuring Out podcast with Raj Shamani, Chahal said not just Virat Kohli but almost every player was in tears after the defeat. The loss by just 18 runs ended India’s World Cup hopes, despite a strong bowling display.
Kohli’s emotional breakdown
During the podcast, Chahal recalled how Kohli tried to hold back his emotions but eventually couldn’t. “I saw him crying in the bathroom,” Chahal said. Virat Kohli had scored just 1 in the crucial match. “Everyone was crying,” he added, highlighting the depth of disappointment.
