Watch: Rohit Sharma copies Virat Kohli’s ‘You Can’t See Me’ celebration at Glenn Phillips in NZ vs IND 2nd ODI

Veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma brought some lighthearted drama to the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. He copied teammate Virat Kohli’s viral ‘You Can’t See Me’ celebration during the match.

Cameras caught Rohit waving his open hand across his face in the style of WWE legend John Cena. The playful gesture came as New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips walked out to bat. It was similar to Kohli’s celebration during the first ODI in Auckland, when he made the same ‘You Can’t See Me’ gesture towards Phillips.

Interestingly, commentators Ajinkya Rahane and Ajay Jadeja also copied the celebration in the commentary box, inspired by Rohit’s gesture. However, Phillips was dismissed for a duck after the moment. 

Watch Rohit Sharma’s viral celebration here.

Rohit Sharma recreates Kohli’s ‘You Can’t See Me’ celebration against Glenn Phillips in NZ vs IND 2nd ODI

The incident happened in the 19th over of New Zealand’s innings during the second ODI in Wellington. After Gurnoor Brar dismissed Tom Latham on the second ball of the over, Glenn Phillips walked out to bat on the fifth ball. Veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma then recreated Virat Kohli’s famous ‘You Can’t See Me’ celebration as Phillips came to the crease.

Cameras caught Rohit waving his open hand across his face in the style of WWE legend John Cena. The gesture mirrored Kohli’s celebration from the first ODI in Auckland, where he teased Phillips with the same WWE-inspired ‘You Can’t See Me’ wave. Stadium DJs in New Zealand routinely play John Cena’s entrance music when Phillips walks out to bat. Kohli had used the opportunity to make the gesture during the opening match, and Rohit continued the fun in Wellington.

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The moment also brought laughter to the commentary box. Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane and analyst Ajay Jadeja recreated the celebration during the live broadcast. Rahane waved his hand across his face, while Jadeja jokingly explained the gesture to viewers.

What is Kohli’s ‘You can’t see me’ celebration and why Rohit’s version stands out

Virat Kohli’s ‘You Can’t See Me’ celebration is inspired by WWE legend John Cena’s famous hand gesture. Cena performs the move by waving his open palm across his face, along with his popular catchphrase, ‘You Can’t See Me’. The gesture has become one of the most recognisable moments in professional wrestling.

Kohli recreated the gesture during the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland when Glenn Phillips walked out to bat. The Indian batter waved his hand across his face, copying Cena’s signature move. The moment became even more entertaining when the stadium DJ played Cena’s famous entrance music, ‘The Time Is Now’.

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Rohit Sharma’s version stood out because he recreated Kohli’s celebration during the second ODI in Wellington, keeping the playful exchange going. His gesture also caught the attention of fans and commentators, with Ajinkya Rahane and Ajay Jadeja copying the move in the commentary box. This turned a simple on-field moment into one of the talking points of the match.

Fans go wild over Rohit Sharma’s celebration: What it means for India in the NZ vs IND ODIs

Rohit Sharma’s recreation of Virat Kohli’s ‘You Can’t See Me’ celebration quickly caught the attention of cricket fans during the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington. The playful gesture reminded fans of Kohli’s celebration from the first ODI in Auckland and added some entertainment to the contest.

Fans enjoyed seeing Rohit continue the fun, while the moment also sparked reactions on social media. The celebration became even more entertaining when commentators Ajinkya Rahane and Ajay Jadeja copied the gesture during the live broadcast. It brought smiles to fans and highlighted the lighter side of the game.

Beyond the fun, such moments reflect the strong team spirit within the Indian dressing room. Rohit and Kohli’s playful exchange also gave fans another memorable moment from the ODI series. However, the celebration itself has no direct impact on India's performance or the outcome of the matches.