A heartwarming moment from Virat Kohli’s net session in Vadodara has once again proved that the Indian superstar’s influence extends far beyond the boundary lines. A simple conversation between Virat Kohli and a local net bowler has gone viral and touched the hearts of many.
Virat Kohli’s heart-touching moment with the net bowler took the internet by storm.
A small moment at India’s training camp in Vadodara has once again proved why Virat Kohli’s presence means so much to the players. And now even before taking the field against the New Zealand team in Vadodara, his masterclass has gone viral on social media.
In a viral moment ahead of the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara, Kohli gave his precious time to a local net bowler, and he also shared some words of wisdom with the youngster, winning millions of hearts.
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viral kohli net practice video
The incident unfolded at the Kotambi Stadium on January 10, following an intense net practice session designed to simulate match conditions ahead of the three-match ODI series starting on January 11. The flamboyant right-handed batsman spent nearly an hour facing Indian fast bowlers, spinners and throw-down specialists. After his intense session, Kohli did not just walk away.
After a long and tiring net session, the former Indian captain stopped to talk to a local net bowler. He encouraged him, spoke to him calmly and later even signed a cricket ball for him, turning a normal practice day into an unforgettable moment for the net bowler.
Virat Kohli shared his experience and gave tips to net bowlers. pic.twitter.com/XzdxvfOtCV
– Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) 10 January 2026
Kohli’s important advice to net bowlers
Kohli’s advice to the net bowlers was very simple. He stressed that scoring runs is part of the game, but bowling with conviction is everything.
The modern batting icon was heard saying, “It doesn’t matter if you get hit, but with conviction, that I am not bowling the ball that I have to bowl, I am not bowling the ball that the batsman is making me bowl (Even if you get hit, it is okay). But you must have the conviction that you are bowling the ball that you want to bowl, not what the batsman wants to bowl to you.”
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Kohli’s great form in 50 over format
Kohli looked in great form in the current three-match ODI series. In the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, the Delhi batsman scored 131 against Andhra and 77 against Gujarat and looked comfortable against both fast bowlers and spinners.
Now playing only one format for India, Kohli’s recent performance clearly shows how much he is enjoying his game. In the ODI series against South Africa, he was named Player of the Series after scoring 302 runs at an excellent average of 151 in just three matches.
It is noteworthy that Kohli has an excellent record in ODIs against New Zealand. In 33 matches, he has scored 1,657 runs at an average of 55.23, making him one of the biggest threats for India in the ODI series.