In a series of candid and heartfelt interviews with Men’s XP, the rising speed sensation Harshit Rana has lifted the curtain on the personal personalities of India’s biggest cricket icons. After his breakout international debut, KKR star shares a hilarious and unexpected experience Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma Which completely broke their preconceived notions about the great batsman. From improving family etiquette to escaping the pressure of debuting with a retired legend, Rana’s revelations provide a rare, human look at the ‘King’ of Indian cricket.
Harshit Rana makes interesting revelation about his first meeting with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
Rana recalls the nervous moment he first met the Bollywood actress Anushka SharmaThey naturally address her as ‘Ma’am’ out of respect. However, Kohli, known for his fiery personality on the field, immediately stepped in to break the ice with his signature humour. Kohli scolded the young fast bowler, asking him to drop formal titles and call her “Bhabhi” (sister-in-law) instead. To further the joke, Kohli teased Rana in front of Anushka, reminding her that Rana was the same person who was “throwing champagne” at her during the celebrations. First.
“I was meeting Anushka for the first time. I called her ma’am. Virat told me not to call her like that and call her bhabhi. Kohli told him that I was throwing champagne on him outside and now he is calling you ma’am. He is very funny!” Rana said.
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Misunderstandings regarding Kohli and Hardik Pandya
Before entering the Indian dressing room, Rana admitted that he had a common misconception that superstars like Kohli and hardik pandya Were constantly aggressive and intimidating. Having only seen his fiery antics on television, he expected a high-pressure environment. Instead, Rana was shocked to learn that the two players were ‘completely different’ in reality, describing them as incredibly funny, friendly and the life of the team. This change in perception helped the youngster join a team full of his childhood idols.
“My perception about Virat and Hardik was that they would be aggressive because I had only seen them on TV. I thought they intimidated everyone. But when I met them in real life, they were very funny and completely different… They are not like what people see on screen.” Rana Concluded.
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