Virat Kohli makes net bowler’s dream come true with special autograph

Virat Kohli’s presence alone is enough to create magic, and a quiet training session in Alibaug proved exactly that. Far away from packed stadiums and roaring crowds, the former India captain delivered a moment of pure joy for a young net bowler, one that quickly captured hearts across social media.

Rithwick Pathak, a budding fast bowler from Jharkhand, shared a video on Instagram showing Kohli signing the back of his iPhone, while the moment was being recorded using the phone’s rear camera. Along with the phone, Kohli also autographed a cricket ball, leaving Pathak overwhelmed.

“The phone might not last forever but the video shall remain,” Pathak wrote, a caption that quickly resonated with fans across social media.

Kohli didn’t stop there. He posed for photographs with the net bowlers who had bowled tirelessly to him over the weekend. Reflecting on the experience, Pathak wrote, “Once in a lifetime till it happens twice… Three days of hard and fast bowling to @virat.kohli was an experience like no other.”

The interaction highlighted Kohli’s respect for grassroots cricketers and his willingness to give back, even during focused preparation phases.

Road to the Vijay Hazare Trophy

Kohli has been training in Alibaug ahead of his return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, marking his comeback to India’s premier domestic 50-over tournament after 16 years. Named in Delhi’s squad, the 36-year-old is expected to play at least two group-stage matches beginning December 24.

Form, Focus and the Bigger Picture

Fresh from a sensational ODI series against South Africa, where he scored 302 runs at an average of 151.00. Kohli continues to silence critics questioning his longevity. As India prepares for a home ODI series against New Zealand in January, Kohli’s form and commitment remain as strong as ever.

Sometimes, it’s not just centuries that define greatness but moments like these.