NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri shared a pleasant anecdote on Monday about Virat Kohli and his spouse Anushka Sharma, after Kohli’s flying-kiss celebration throughout the first Check in opposition to Australia in Perth captured hearts. Kohli scored a stellar unbeaten 100 in India’s second innings, marking his 30th Check century, and celebrated by blowing kisses to Anushka from the pitch.
Shastri revealed an analogous second from 2014 when Kohli, then courting Anushka, had sought particular permission for her to affix him on the Boxing Day Check tour in Melbourne.
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“I keep in mind after I was the coach …. He [Kohli] wasn’t married then, he was courting Anushka. He got here, and he stated ‘solely wives are allowed, can I get my girlfriend right here?’. I stated certain. He stated ‘the board shouldn’t be permitting it’. So, I made the decision. And, she got here up and joined him. The very first recreation, Boxing Day Check he acquired a 160 [169 at MCG in 2014]. And the identical scene ‘the flying kiss’ went out similar to yesterday. She is a giant assist for him,” Shastri reminisced.
The anecdote sparked laughter within the commentary field, with Brett Lee quipping, “When Ravi speaks, you pay attention.”
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Kohli’s current century ended a chronic drought and was a much-needed enhance for the 36-year-old, who has confronted criticism for his current kind. After his innings, Kohli acknowledged Anushka’s function, saying, “She’s been proper by my aspect by thick and skinny. She is aware of the whole lot that goes on behind the scenes.”
The emotional celebration and Shastri’s recollection spotlight the non-public bond that has persistently fueled Kohli’s profession.
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