'Virat Kohli call me!': IShowSpeed takes wicket while playing cricket, asks ICC to sign him

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• IShowSpeed achievideo went viral after the social media star was seen playing cricket.
• He yelled out “Virat Kohli, call me… ICC call me” after picking up a wicket.
• The video soon gained traction on social media platforms with his emerging love for cricket and his attempt to connect with the Indian audience.

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IShowSpeed’s viral 'bull-s-eye' wicket sparks Virat Kohli call-out

Internet sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr, known as IShowSpeed, is in the spotlight on the cricket pitch this time around.

In widely shared footage, the American content creator takes a crack at getting a wicket with a technique that does not quite meet the bowling requirements but knocks the stumps with an accurate strike, prompting spontaneous jubilation.

“Virat Kohli, call me… ICC… Mumbai cricket team,” he called out, also reiterating, “Virat Kohli, bruh, you might need to call me.”

The clip, appeared to be filmed in the Caribbean, features Speed observing a delivery before looking to take his crack at knocking down the stumps. And he struck.

It is precisely this paradox that made this footage so enjoyable to watch, especially since the streamer took no time to promote himself in an exaggerated manner.

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Why Mumbai cricket team and not RCB?

An interesting point about the video is Speed mentioning the “Mumbai cricket team” rather than Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL team that Kohli plays for.

That could be because of his lack of knowledge of cricket-related matters.  Regardless, his idea has always been to get Kohli’s attention.

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IShowSpeed’s increasing association with cricket and mention of Kohli result in explosive crossovers

This isn’t the first instance of IShowSpeed making his presence felt in cricket.

He had earlier indulged in the game when on tour in the Caribbean, where he faced bowling from former West Indies captain Daren Sammy and hit it cleanly but was dismissed right after.

Back then, too, he didn't waste a moment to refer to Virat Kohli's reference: “I'm the best cricket player in the world… they call me Virat Kohli.”

Despite cricket not being one of the most popular sports in America, Speed has had prior experience with the game, as he attended the highly anticipated India versus Pakistan match at the 2023 ICC World Cup.

Moreover, Speed has also posted reactions to some highlights of the game, including those featuring Kohli, introducing the game to his large fan base around the world.

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Speed’s own self-confidence and immediate call-out of Kohli just added to the video's virality. Because of Speed’s huge fan base across the world, these cricket scenes turned out to be treats on the internet.

It comes as no surprise that Kohli’s name has been mentioned in the video. Since Kohli is one of the best-known faces in the game of cricket in the world, mentioning Kohli in the video automatically brings in the biggest audience.

By mentioning Kohli and even the ICC, Speed reached straight into the largest cricket audience.

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