Electronics giant Philips faced backlash on social media after New Zealand's Glenn Phillips took a spectacular catch, dismissing Virat Kohli during the India vs New Zealand match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fans mistakenly targeted the electronics company instead of the cricketer, leading to confusion.
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