AUS vs IND (MIR): Video of Australian father introducing Indian star Virat Kohli to his son goes viral

In an emotional moment that has captured the hearts of cricket fans around the world, a video of an Australian father introducing his son to the Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has gone viral on social media. The scene unfolds at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during Indiaclean sessions before the Boxing Day test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The father, brimming with pride and excitement, described Kohli as his son looked on in awe.

A memorable introduction by 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, saying, “OK, Jamie, look over there, do you see the fourth batter right 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 status in the world of cricket, but also emphasizes the deep admiration fans have for him, transcending 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 Jamie.

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Here is the video:

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— Rohit Juglan Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) December 22, 2024

Kohli’s iconic status in Australia

Kohli has long been regarded as one of cricket’s biggest stars, especially during India’s tours of Australia. His aggressive style of play and unwavering confidence have earned him the title of “the most Australian non-Australian cricketer”. Prior to this Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli was featured in various media platforms (podcasts, magazines, newspapers and advertisements), cementing his role as a key figure in cricket.

This series is particularly significant for Kohli as it may be one of his last Test tours in Australia. He made his mark here by scoring his maiden Test century in 2012 and began his captaincy journey in 2014. Despite a challenging start to this tour, where he scored an unbeaten century in Perth but struggled in the later innings , fans are still waiting for a good performance. of him at the MCG.

A historic spot for Kohli

The MCG holds special memories for Kohli, who has scored 316 runs in three Tests at the venue at an impressive average of 52.67. His history on this field includes three fifties and a remarkable 169 runs scored in a previous match in 2014. As India face this crucial test with the series tied at 1-1, there is immense pressure on Kohli to do it again.

The father-son duo’s meeting with Kohli comes at a crucial time for both the player and the Indian team. With just two matches to go in the series and needing just one win to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, every performance counts.

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