NEW DELHI: Wherever Virat Kohli goes, a sea of fans is never far behind. From selfies and autographs to a simple greeting, such scenes have become routine whenever the former India captain is around. That familiar frenzy was on display once again in Vadodara as Kohli prepared for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11.The 37-year-old has been leaving nothing to chance in his build-up, spending long hours in the nets as he looks to extend his impressive run in the 50-over format.
Kohli’s recent ODI numbers underline his rhythm and hunger. In his last four appearances for India, he has struck two centuries and two fifties, and the upcoming series against the Blackcaps offers another opportunity to maintain that momentum.Amid the intense training sessions, Kohli found time for a lighter, heartwarming moment that quickly caught the attention of fans online.
During a brief break, he interacted with supporters and signed autographs when a young fan stood out for his uncanny resemblance to a young Kohli. Photos of the two soon made the rounds on social media, triggering a wave of amused reactions.One fan remarked, “19-20 ka bhi farak nahi hai,” pointing out how little difference there was between the two. Others chimed in with comments like “Really looking like same to same,” while some simply dubbed the youngster “Mini VK.” Another user humorously wrote, “Very funny, King Kohli. Same to same copy.”On the cricketing front, Kohli has stayed busy even outside international duty. Following the ODIs against South Africa, he turned out for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring a century and a half-century in two matches before missing the game against Railways. Despite questions surrounding his future after retiring from Tests, Kohli answered critics emphatically, bouncing back with big scores after early setbacks against Australia.Alongside Rohit Sharma, Kohli also stitched together two double-century partnerships recently, one each against Australia and South Africa. The duo will aim to carry that form into the New Zealand series, with matches scheduled in Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore.
