Published: Jan 29, 2025, 08:28 PM (IST)
Edited: Jan 29, 2025, 08:28 PM (IST)
India’s star batter Virat Kohli’s coach Mahesh Bhati stated that the star player has not changed from his age group cricketing days to now when he is considered one of the best players of the generation. Kohli had failed in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, and joined Delhi’s Ranji Trophy squad before the ODI series against England.
The star was seen present at Arun Jaitley Stadium along with the Delhi team before the upcoming clash against the Railways. The BCCI and domestic broadcasters JioCinema have decided to stream the game, especially since Kohli’s presence will spark fans’ interest even more.
“He is still the same. He is the same Virat for everyone. In fact, on the first day of the training session, he went inside the dressing room and carried his own kit bag. He practised the entire day and carried his kit bag back to the dressing room,” Bhati told The Times of India.
“I said, ‘Virat, teri help kara dete hain (Virat, let us help you). He replied, ‘Bhaiya, kya baat kar rahe ho? Mere khelne ka samaan hai, main khud leke jaaunga (He carried the kit bag on his shoulders and went inside the dressing room,” Bhati added.
After playing the Ranji Trophy game, Kohli will join Indian ODI squad for the three-match ODI series against England which will be India’s last assignment before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Champions Trophy is set to begin February 19, where the Indian team will begin their campaign against Bangladesh in Dubai.
