In a playful video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), KL Rahul was asked to reveal the most famous person in his contact list. Without a moment’s hesitation, the Karnataka batter named his former captain and teammate, Virat Kohli. The response was met with delight by fans of the duo, who have followed their camaraderie over the years.
Rahul and Kohli are in Australia, preparing for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Ahead of what promises to be an intense contest between two cricketing giants, the BCCI took a light-hearted approach to relieve the pressure by engaging players in a fun Q&A session. When asked, “Who is the most famous person in your contact list?” KL Rahul confidently replied, “Virat Kohli,” bringing a smile to everyone’s faces.
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KL Rahul and Virat Kohli’s bond dates back to their days at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2013. Over the years, their relationship has grown stronger, both on and off the field. Kohli consistently backed Rahul during his captaincy tenure, even during his lean patches, not just out of friendship but because of his unwavering belief in Rahul’s potential as a cricketer.
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During the same session, Mohammed Siraj turned the spotlight on Virat Kohli, asking him to name his favourite innings on Australian soil. Kohli chose his iconic century during the Perth Test in the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In that match, while others faltered under the relentless pressure of the Australian bowlers, Kohli’s masterful knock stood out. Although India lost the match by 146 runs, his brilliance was widely lauded.
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As Virat Kohli reminisced about that century, teammates Sarfaraz Khan and Siraj enthusiastically chimed in with shouts of “Legend, legend,” expressing their deep admiration for one of cricket’s greatest players. This light-hearted interaction added a touch of camaraderie and joy to the serious preparations for the series.
