In a touching moment that captured the hearts of cricket fans around the world, a video of an Australian father introducing his son to the Indian cricket star Virat Kohli It went viral on social media. The scene unfolds at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during… Indianet sessions before the Boxing Day Test for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The father, full of pride and excitement, described Kohli as his son watched in awe.
An unforgettable introduction to Virat Kohli
The video showed a simple yet profound interaction between father and son. As they watch Kohli practice in the nets, the father points to the legendary batsman and says: “Okay, Jimmy, look over there, do you see that fourth batter at the end? His name is Virat Kohli. He is the best batsman in the whole world“.
This heartfelt introduction not only highlights Kohli's standing in the world of cricket, but also underscores the deep admiration fans have for him, which transcends borders and generations. Kohli was seen focusing on his technique, practicing leaving balls outside the off-stump – a sight that is likely to leave a lasting impression on young Jimmy.
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Here is the video:
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– Rohit Juglan Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) December 22, 2024
Kohli's special status in Australia
Kohli has long been seen as one of cricket's biggest stars, especially during India's tours of India Australia. His aggressive style of play and unwavering confidence earned him the nickname “Australia's most un-Australian cricketer.” Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli featured prominently across multiple media platforms – podcasts, magazines, newspapers and advertisements – cementing his role as a major figure in cricket.
This series is of special significance for Kohli as it could be one of his last Test outings to Australia. He made his mark here by scoring his maiden Test century in 2012 and began his journey as captain in 2014. Despite a tough start to this tour, where he scored an unbeaten century in Perth but struggled in the later innings, fans are still hopeful of a strong performance from him at the MCG.
Historical place of Kohli
The MCG holds special memories for Kohli, who scored 316 runs across three Tests at the venue at an impressive average of 52.67. His history on this field includes three fifties and a brilliant 169 scored during a previous match in 2014. As India heads into this crucial Test with the series tied at 1-1, there is immense pressure on Kohli to deliver once again.
The father-son duo's clash with Kohli comes at a pivotal moment for both the player and the Indian team. With just two matches remaining in the series and just one win needed to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, every performance counts.
