Gautam Gambhir blocked from ending 'superstar culture' by Ex-RCB star as Virat Kohli draws huge crowd in Ranji Trophy
Published - 30 Jan 2025, 03:32 PM
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Virat Kohli’s highly anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy caused a huge buzz among fans, with thousands gathering at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to watch the Indian batting icon in action against the Railways on Thursday (January 30).
Kohli is currently playing for Delhi in their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Elite Group D match against Railways, and the entire stadium is packed with fans. This marked Kohli’s first appearance in domestic cricket after 13 years. His last Ranji Trophy game for Delhi was against Uttar Pradesh in 2012.
Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy sends fans into frenzy at Arun Jaitley Stadium
The former Indian captain is undoubtedly the crowd puller, and he yet again proved how much of a big superstar he is in world cricket during the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 clash between Delhi and Railway at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Day 1 on January 30.
Meanwhile, Shreevats Goswami took to social media to react to the sea of Virat Kohli fans in Delhi for the Ranji clash and took a dig at those who are calling for the end of superstar culture in Indian cricket. The Indian cricketer has pointed out that there’s a lot of talk about ending the superstar culture, but the reality is that superstars like Kohli are what draw massive crowds.
The wicketkeeper has also noted that India has a long-standing admiration for its cricketing icons, and this cultural phenomenon isn’t something easily erased, and according to him, this culture is important for Indian cricket.
Shreevats Goswami supports superstar culture as Virat Kohli proves his star power
Goswami also suggested that the focus should be on curbing the "prima donna" attitude, not the superstar culture, as India always looked at those superstars for inspiration.
Shreevats Goswami posted on X: “How can you end the superstar culture in India and why? Superstar brings crowd. You have to admit. What you can end or put a check on is prima donna culture. As a nation we are a culture that looks up to superstars. #RanjiTrophy”
How can you end the superstar culture in India and why ? Superstar brings crowd . you have to admit . What you can end or put a check on is prima dona culture . As a nation we are a culture who looks upto superstars. #RanjiTrophy https://t.co/WH5obK3ldU
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) January 30, 2025
Meanwhile, the former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed his excitement about the growing trend of young players getting the chance to play alongside or against stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in domestic cricket. Notably, Rohit Sharma recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 against the Jammu and Kashmir.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's return to domestic cricket is fantastic for Indian cricket: Irfan Pathan
The commentator has pointed out that this was something that hadn’t happened for many years, but from now on, more star players from the Indian cricket team will continue to play in domestic competitions to set a positive trend for the future, as it will play a key role in the youngsters’ growth.
Irfan Pathan posted, X: “It’s great to see youngsters playing with or against players like Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma in domestic cricket. It wasn’t happening for many years, but it’s happening now. This is fantastic for Indian cricket. Hope the current Indian regulars make it a trend to play domestic cricket.”
It’s great to see youngsters playing with or against players like Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma in domestic cricket. It wasn’t happening for many years, but it’s happening now. This is fantastic for Indian cricket. Hope the current Indian regulars make it a trend to play domestic…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 30, 2025
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