'Finally the Rock has come back' - Virat Kohli heard saying on stump mic as Jasprit Bumrah returned to bowl in Centurion

There is no doubt that Jasprit Bumrah is the heart of the Indian bowling. Yes, Mohammed Shami intimidates batters with his pace and swing. Yes, Mohammed Siraj has emerged as a dependable and a wicket-taking bowler and yes, the likes of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav have constantly done well when given the opportunity. But the team’s and fans’ heart skips a beat when something happens to Bumrah.

Something similar happened during the third day’s play in Centurion on Tuesday (December 28) when India’s premier fast-bowler twisted his ankle in his follow through after delivering a ball. He was grimacing in pain even as the whole team rallied around him on the field. Unfortunately, he had to walk off the field with physio leaving a doubt in everyone’s mind if he will play again in the series or not.

Jasprit Bumrah was away from the action for close to two hours. Having five genuine bowlers in the line-up worked here for India as they kept picking wickets at regular intervals. Shami led the way while the other bowlers chipped in as well with Ravi Ashwin making sure he didn’t give easy runs despite getting off to a poor start.

India had South Africa reeling at 144/7 and though Bumrah was back on the field, he wasn’t bowling. Smartly, the visitors held him back and it seemed they were going to bowl him only if necessary. Also, to be eligible to bowl again, Bumah had to be in the field long enough. South Africa’s lower-order ensured he came back though as Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj added crucial runs for the team.

Kohli delighted with Bumrah’s return

At the end of the 60th over, Jasprit Bumrah was finally eligible to bowl. This was the time when Rabada and Maharaj were building a decent partnership. India skipper was delighted at that time as his go-to bowler was set to come back and was heard saying, “Finally, the Rock has come back.” This dialogue became famous when the WWE star Rock said it after he came back in 2011 post the 8-year hiatus.

Twitterati didn’t miss out the golden moment and soon the stump mic comments of Kohli went viral on social media.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Bumrah comes back to bowl after a lengthy break.

Kohli: FINALLY, THE ROCK HAS COME BACK!!

Referring to this epic comeback line by Rock, who came back to WWE in 2011 after a 8-year hiatus.

Absolute goosebumps to hear Kohli say that! What a reference! Virat um WWE fan polarku!😂 pic.twitter.com/EHe9waR4Qa

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) December 28, 2021

Somebody just said 'Finally, the Rock has come back' on the stump mic.

— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) December 28, 2021

Bumrah comes back to bowl. And was that Kohli or KL who just uttered The Rock's legendary dialogue welcoming Bumrah: FINALLY, THE ROCK HAS COME BACK!! 😂😂

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) December 28, 2021

What does “finally the Rock has come back” supposed to mean?

— Abhishek Mukherjee (@SachinAzharCT) (@ovshake42) December 28, 2021

*No context Virat Kohli*
Kohli in over break: "Finally the Rock has come back"#INDvSA

— The Cricket Statistician (@CricketSatire) December 28, 2021

Just before going for the ad at the end of 60th over, Kohli was uttering 'Finally the rock has come back'#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/rpoXwx77xE

— Bourgeois (@NaMoStadium) December 28, 2021

Did anyone hear Kohli saying 'Finally the Rock has come back' when Bumrah returned? Guy really enjoys his game. #SAvIND

— Vishi (@IamShailabh) December 28, 2021

How many of you heard VIRAT shouting “FINALLY, THE ROCK HAS COME BACK” at the end of that over? boom coming to bowl I bet!

— Aditya Joshipura (@adityajoshipura) December 28, 2021

Kohli out of nowhere just said "finally, the rock has come back" 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
He's too funny man 😂

— K.Shah ➐ (@kshitijshah23) December 28, 2021

yeh kolly piche kya "the rock has come back" karra hai?

— bye bye bahane (@aesthetesouI) December 28, 2021

Kohli going "Finally! The Rock has come back" and bringing back Boom 😂😂😂

— Harish (@_curses) December 28, 2021

Kohli just said "finally the rock has come back..". Wonder what he was referring.. 😀 #INDvSA

— Aravind (@netcitizen) December 28, 2021

Finally the rock has come back
Kya bakchod hai kohli 🤣

— ccd #MGT 🇮🇳🇿🇦 (@fuxxagon) December 28, 2021