Star Indian batter Virat Kohli may be approaching the latter stages of his illustrious career, but his influence and appeal show no signs of diminishing. Revered by millions worldwide, Kohli’s legacy is set to shine brightly long after his final game. Over the years, fans have gone to extraordinary lengths to connect with their cricketing idol, from jumping over barricades to storming the field in hopes of capturing a fleeting moment with him.
Recently, New Zealand cricketer Xara Jetly, who has her own admiration for Kohli, shared her sentiments in a more subtle yet equally passionate manner. During an appearance on the podcast “Fine Legs — The Cricket Podcast,” Xara was asked an intriguing question by one of the co-hosts: If she could bowl to any two cricketers, one male and one female, who would they be?
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Faced with the question, Xara took a moment to ponder her choice from the women’s game, clearly torn between multiple options. However, when it came to the men’s game, her response was immediate and unwavering—Virat Kohli was her top choice. Xara’s admiration for Kohli extends beyond just his cricketing prowess; she expressed that bowling to him and capturing that moment with a photo would be the ultimate achievement for her, one she would proudly share on social media.
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New Zealand women’s cricketer Xara Jetly was awestruck by Virat Kohli and the aura he carries with him. She has also made it her goal to click a photo with the India legend and post it on her Instagram account.#ViratKohli𓃵 #NZ pic.twitter.com/NL3rv8Mc7G
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“Yeah, this is really basic for me. I’d bowl to…the women’s game is tougher, but in the men’s game, I wanna bowl to Virat Kohli. If I could take a photo with Virat Kohli and put it on Instagram, that would be the GOAL,” Xara Jetly enthusiastically shared during the podcast.
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As for Xara’s own cricketing journey, she continues to make her mark on the field. In the 2023/24 season of the New Zealand Cricket Women’s One-Day Competition, representing Wellington Women, Xara delivered impressive performances. The off-break bowler finished the season with 17 wickets in 11 matches, maintaining an excellent economy rate of 3.71, proving that her skills are as sharp as her aspirations.
