As the Indian men’s cricket team prepares for an important home ODI series new zealand,discussion around Virat Kohli Have come to the center once again. However, this time, it was not the star batsman’s exploits on the field but his brother’s sharp comment Vikas Kohli It caught attention as he openly hit out at Kohli’s critics ahead of the three-match series.
Vikas Kohli fiercely targeted the critics of his brother Virat
Vikas, who has often stood firmly by his brother through ups and downs, gave a clear message on social media platform Threads. Without directly naming anyone, he suggested that a section of commentators and critics rely too much on Virat’s name for relevance.
Vikas wrote in his post in Hindi, which means some people “Can’t run my house without mentioning Virat Kohli.” The comment was widely interpreted as frustration over the former India captain’s constant criticism, regardless of his form or contributions. Although Vikas avoided naming specific individuals, the tone of his statement reflected fatigue with the constant scrutiny about one of India’s most famous cricketers.
Vikas wrote, “It seems that people are unable to make ends meet… without taking the name of Virat Kohli.”

Virat’s arrival increases the excitement of fans in Vadodara
Meanwhile, Virat reached Vadodara on Wednesday, January 7, ahead of the start of the series against New Zealand. His arrival at the airport caused a massive stir, with fans turning out in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the batting icon. Security had to be tightened as slogans and cheers echoed throughout the terminal, underscoring Virat’s enduring popularity across the country.
Notably, India and New Zealand will face each other in the first ODI on Sunday, January 11 at the BCA Stadium. This series is being seen as an important assignment for India as they continue to prepare for the upcoming global tournaments.
Strong ODI form and home comeback boosts confidence.
Virat is entering the New Zealand series in excellent form in the 50-over format. Recently he played an important role in India’s 2-1 ODI series win. South Africa At home The experienced batsman scored consecutive centuries in the first two matches, scoring 135 runs in 120 balls and followed that up with 102 runs in 93 balls. He finished the series with an unbeaten 65 off just 45 balls in the deciding match and became the leading run-scorer with 302 runs in three innings. The performance put to rest many doubts and confirmed his dominance in ODIs.
Adding another layer to his resurgence, Virat returned to domestic cricket last month Vijay Hazare Trophy For DelhiHis first appearance in the competition in almost 15 years. He made an immediate impact by scoring a brilliant 131 runs off 101 balls andhra After this he played a quick inning of 77 runs in 61 balls. Gujarat,
With strong form on his side and the support of his family, fans are optimistic that Virat will continue his great scoring streak in the ODIs against the Kiwis, and once again let his bat do the talking amidst the noise off the field.


