In a touching moment that has captured the hearts of cricket fans around the world, a video of an Australian father introducing his son to an Indian cricketer. Virat Kohli it has gone viral on social media. The event took place at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) this time India's net sessions ahead of the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The father, filled with pride and joy, explained to Kohli as his son looked on in awe.
Virat Kohli's memorable start
The film showed a simple yet profound interaction between a father and his son. As he watches Kohli bowl, the father points to the iconic bat, saying, “Okay, so, Jamie, look over there, see that fourth beat at the end? His name is Virat Kohli. He is the best batsman in the world.”
This heartfelt debut not only reflects Kohli's status in the world of cricket but also underscores what he loves most, across borders and generations. Kohli was seen focusing on his skills, trying to leave the balls outside the off-stump – a sight that would leave little Jamie's attention.
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Here is the video:
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Kohli's position in Australia
Kohli has been recognized as one of the greatest cricketers, especially on Indian tours Australia. His aggressive performances and unwavering confidence have earned him a name “Australia's greatest non-Australian player.” Ahead of this Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli has been heavily featured on various media platforms – podcasts, magazines, newspapers, and advertisements – cementing his status as the most important player in cricket.
This series is very important for Kohli as it could be one of his last Test tours to Australia. He made his mark here by making his Test debut in 2012 and began his captaincy journey in 2014. Despite a difficult start to the tour, where he scored an unbeaten century in Perth but struggled in the following innings, fans are still hopeful of a strong performance. from him at the MCG.
Kohli's old place
The MCG holds special memories for Kohli, who has scored 316 runs in three Tests at this venue at an impressive average of 52.67. His record at this stage includes eighty and an impressive 169 runs that he played in the previous match in 2014. As India go into this important Test with the series tied at 1-1, there is a lot of pressure on Kohli to deliver again.
The father-son reunion with Kohli comes at a crucial time for the players and the Indian team. With only two matches left in the series and the need for one win to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, every performance is needed.