Root scored centuries in two consecutive matches and played a huge role in England’s 2-1 series win. 

So obviously, he was charged up and threw his bat on the ground like a singer throws his mic on the ground after his performance. 

It was like- ‘Hey you, look at me’.

So Kohli looked, waited too. 

On the opening day of the first Test, he sent Root back to the pavilion with a beautiful throw at the stumps and followed it with some flying kisses and obviously, a mic drop. 

I can’t decide what was more damaging, the way Kohli dismissed him or the way he celebrated.

But I am pretty sure Root can. 

This is what Root said regarding his celebration, after the ODI:

It was the most embarrassing thing I’ve done on a cricket field.

But guess it was too late by then. You don’t throw shade at Indian cricketers and you certainly don’t throw your bat.