Virat Kohli turned down a handshake with a Kanpur hotel staffer ahead of IND vs BAN 2nd Test. The incident was captured in a video which has gone viral on social media.

India’s 2nd Test against Bangladesh begins on September 27 in Kanpur. Virat Kohli’s arrival garnered attention, but his interaction with fans sparked criticism while it was perceived as arrogance. ;

Virat Kohli was seen juggling a bouquet in one hand and his personal belongings in the other. Therefore, he was unable to accept a handshake from one of the hotel staff.

India and Bangladesh are currently locking horns against each other in a two-match Test series. The second game of the contest is scheduled to take place in Kanpur from September 27 to October 1. The Indian cricket team has already reached the city in Uttar Pradesh for the much-anticipated clash.

Virat Kohli was given a very overwhelming reception upon his arrival at the hotel in Kanpur. He was greeted with presents, bouquets and a 'rudraksh' as sea of people mobbed him as soon as he entered the hotel.

After entering the premises of the team hotel though, the celebrations continued, as a staff member handed Kohli a bouquet of flowers, and extended his hand out for a handshake with the legend.

Virat Kohli and the entire Indian team had reached Kanpur to play Bangladesh in the second and final Test on September 27.

Virat Kohli had an awkward encounter with a hotel staff member upon reaching Kanpur for the second Test against Bangladesh.

Virat Kohli was mobbed on his arrival in the Kanpur hotel where the Indian cricket team is putting up for the 2nd Test against Bangladesh.