Amidst its intensive preparations for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 India’s superstar batsman Virat Kohli He continues to prove that he is just as much of a hero off the field as he is on it.
Virat Kohli’s heart touching gesture for the net bowler at Alibaug nets
After a rigorous net session at the Reliance Jio Stadium in Alibaug on Sunday, December 21, the 37-year-old batting icon took out time to chat with the local net bowlers who were assisting him in his training. In a video that quickly went viral on social media, a star-studded bowler, Ritwik Pathakhanded his iPhone to Kohli, who graciously signed the back of the device with a permanent marker.
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Beyond just autographs, Kohli spent several minutes posing for selfies and sharing words of encouragement with the young athletes, a gesture that turned an ordinary practice day into a lifelong memory for the budding cricketers. The moment of warmth came just days before Kohli returned to the domestic circuit for Delhi, reminding fans that despite his global superstardom and the high-pressure environment of professional sports, he remains deeply connected to the grassroots of the game.
Kohli’s intensive preparation and technical focus before Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025
Kohli’s decision to train in Alibaug rather than the team’s primary base in Delhi is a deliberate move to maintain peak physical and mental conditioning in a private, high-performance environment. During these sessions, the world No. 2-ranked ODI batsman has been focusing on match-specific drills, particularly on his footwork against both high-speed throwdowns and local spinners on turning tracks. He recently gave a “Player of the Series” performance against South AfricaWhere he made an excellent average of 151. The aim is to maintain the momentum in which he scored two consecutive centuries in Ranchi and Raipur, to ensure that he enters the domestic season with zero rust.
Under the leadership of Rishabh PantKohli is set to take on Delhi in their opening Group D fixtures at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, a ground where he has enjoyed legendary status. Royal Challengers BangaloreHe will lead the batting lineup against Andhra Pradesh on 24 December and Gujarat On December 26, these high-stakes home games will be used as a final rehearsal for the international ODI series against India new zealand Starting from 11th January.
By testing his technique against domestic ‘red-ball’ fast bowlers like his Delhi teammates Navdeep Saini And Ishant Sharma In practice, Kohli is ensuring that his transition to the 50-over format is seamless. This stint in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, his first in 15 years, is more than a regulatory requirement; This is a strategic move for someone who has already set the goal of becoming the pivot of India one day world cup 2027 Campaign.
