
Former Australian opener david warner The veteran Indian batsman has taken social media by storm after revealing his heart-touching pitch-side conversation with him. Virat Kohli during an interview with Sahiba Balimoment, captured ahead of Recent Australia vs India ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)Cricket has become the talk of the town, with fans curious to know what happened between two of the biggest stars of the game.
Friendship ground: David Warner and Virat Kohli’s viral moment
The camaraderie between Warner and Kohli was on full display as both the illustrious batsmen warmly hugged, shook hands and chatted for a while before the start of the match.
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Warner finally addressed the global curiosity in his conversation with the sports presenter Sahiba Balisharing, “Well, I hadn’t seen him for a while, so I just hugged him, shook his hand and hugged him and asked how he and the family were. We talked a bit about cricket, I told him he looked super fit and could play until he’s 50!”
This candid exchange between the two players celebrated by fans as King Kohli and the evergreen Warner has been appreciated on social platforms. “Saying that will win a lot of hearts for you,” Sahiba replied, explaining how two family men from rival sides can share a real bond on and off the field
Fans appreciate the mutual respect between the two cricket legends
The video clip of the conversation soon went viral, with supporters and fellow players from both countries praising the mutual respect and warmth between the two stars. Comments flooded social media with fans saying, “Goat recognizes goat” And “Kohli and Warner are showing what cricket is all about.” Many saw Warner’s praise about Kohli’s longevity in the game as both respectful and inspiring.
Interestingly, this conversation comes at a time when Kohli’s ODI future is under debate, with speculation that his recent outing at the SCG – 74 not out off 81 balls – could be his last innings in Australia. Warner’s supportive words impressed the cricket world, showing how rivalries can be put aside for genuine friendship.
Fans have always been attracted by the chemistry and healthy competition between Warner and Kohli, who have played together and against each other in global tournaments and the Indian Premier League (IPL). The respect between them was evident as they laughed, celebrated and discussed family matters in front of millions of people, adding a new dimension to the spirit of cricket.
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