Virat Kohli was spotted spending time with England batter Jordan Cox in London, and the meeting immediately caught the attention of cricket fans. The timing was especially interesting, coming just before Cox’s long-awaited Test debut against New Zealand at The Oval. Kohli and Cox had already built a connection earlier this year during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 campaign.
Although Cox did not get a game for RCB, he spent enough time around the squad to learn from senior players, including Kohli. Their latest reunion suggested that the bond formed during the IPL has continued beyond the franchise season.
Photos of the two together, reportedly at a restaurant in London, quickly went viral. While the conversation between them remains private, fans naturally speculated that Kohli may have offered advice or encouragement to Cox ahead of one of the biggest days of his career. For a young batter preparing for a Test debut, any words from a player of Kohli’s experience would be priceless.
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Cox’s inclusion in England’s XI for the second Test against New Zealand marks a major breakthrough after a frustrating wait. He was previously in line for a debut during England’s 2024 tour of New Zealand, but a thumb injury in training forced him out at the last moment.
Virat Kohli enjoying some time with Jordan Cox in London 🤍
Jordan Cox is making his Test debut tomorrow. Maybe Virat is sharing some valuable advice and experiences with the youngster ahead of a special day in his career.
A lovely gesture from King Kohli.Wishing you all the… pic.twitter.com/AjzAI7VojQ
— 𝚅𝚊𝚛𝚞𝚗¹⁸ (@varunx18) June 16, 2026
The Essex batter earned his recall through strong domestic performances, including a double century in the County Championship. England have also handed a maiden Test cap to fast bowler Sonny Baker, while Jofra Archer and Matt Fisher have returned to the side.
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Kohli, meanwhile, is in the United Kingdom with his family as he recovers from a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL final. Since retiring from Test cricket, the former India captain has kept a relatively low profile, which makes every public sighting a bigger talking point for cricket followers.
