Bhaiya, Kya Baat Kar Rahe Ho...: Virat Kohli Wins Hearts With SIMPLISTIC Gesture Ahead Of Ranji Trophy Return
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After BCCI issued a diktat for players to play the Ranji Trophy to be considered for selection in the national team, several top-level stars have made themselves available for their state teams. Now Virat Kohli is also set to make his return to play for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy for the first time since in 2012. The star Indian cricketer is set to play for Delhi in their last league match of the Ranji Trophy 2025 against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on January 30. Ahead of the match, Kohli's heartwarming gesture has won hearts.
In an interaction with The Times of India, Delhi team manager Mahesh Bhati revealed that he offered to help Virat Kohli to carry his cricket kit bag. However, Kohli politely declined it saying that he would carry it himself.
'Virat, teri help kara dete hain ["Virat, let us help you].' He replied, 'Bhaia, kya baat kar rahe ho? Mere khelne ka samaan hai, mai khud leke jaunga ["Bhaia, what are you saying? It's my playing gear, I'll carry it myself]'. He carried the kit bag on his shoulders and went inside the dressing room," Bhati said.
"Cricket Ka Maza Usi Mein Tha"
Mahesh Bhati also revealed that Virat Kohli asked him if mats are used anymore to play. When he informed that the age of playing on mats is way behind, the star Indian batter revealed that the fun of playing cricket was in that only.
"I was the coach when Virat played Under-19. He played under my coaching only. We have shared a great bond since the beginning. I also love cracking jokes, and so does he. So, we were recalling old memories and bursting into laughter. The first thing he asked was, 'Bhaia, matting pe ab ladke nahi khelte kya? [Bhaia, don't boys play on matting anymore?]' I said, 'Pagal ho gaya hai tu! Matting kaha hai ab? Ab kahin Delhi mein matting nahi milegi [Where is matting now? You won't find matting anywhere in Delhi anymore]," he said.
"Maine kaha, 'Matting ki story khatam ho gayi hai, cricket bahut change ho gayi hai [The matting story is over; cricket has changed a lot]' He said, 'Cricket ka maza usi mein tha [The fun of cricket was in that]," Bhati added.
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