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The words of wisdom Jordan Cox received from the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli will remain as valuable as diamonds for the young English cricketer. Cox was picked by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the IPL 2026 season, and for that, the young star got the opportunity to create a strong bond with Virat Kohli.
Virat was always a call and a text away when they were mates for around four months during the IPL season. Cox did not receive his debut cap for the franchise in the league, but the amount of advice he received from the batter is unmatched. Months after the IPL 2026 final, when RCB defended their hard-earned title successfully, Cox still remembers every piece of advice Virat Kohli gave him.
Jordan Cox reveals how Virat Kohli's pep-talk helps him
When RCB selected Jordan Cox for their 2026 squad, he was on the verge of making his debut for the England National Cricket Team. For any emerging cricketer, the debut match for the national side is always a big deal. Cox sought help from Virat about how to perform well for the nation in the debut match of his career.
As Cox shared with BBC Sport, the stalwart batter asked him to enjoy the moment, as a debut comes only once in a career. To further encourage him, Virat mentioned the support and sacrifices made by his family and friends.
"I probably don't want to share all of them, but I just wanted to ask him a few questions. He was saying: 'Enjoy the moment. You only get one debut. Just enjoy it and have fun. Family and friends, everything they have worked hard for, every time they have come to a game to support you, show them something; they have made all that sacrifice for you, ' Cox told BBC Sport.
Jordan Cox likely to play against Pakistan in Tests
England is set to face Pakistan in a Test series with Jordan Cox in the squad. He is most likely to play as the No.3 batter for at least the first two matches of the series after the injury to Jacob Bethell.
Bethell's knee injury could open the door for Cox to show that he is capable. When Cox takes the field for the Three Lions, the advice he gets from Virat will be at the back of his mind.
He's always at the end of the phone: Jordan Cox on Virat Kohli
There will be three Tests between Pakistan and England in England. For the first two Tests, the cricket board of the host nation has announced its squad. The series against Pakistan will be crucial for them as it will mark the beginning of a fresh chapter with Stephen Fleming as England's Test team head coach and Joe Root as the captain.
"I'll keep it forever, I think. He's someone that I've looked up to, and I've managed to spend what felt like four months with him in India. He's someone that I'll text if I'm ever feeling down or need a bit of help. He's always at the end of the phone," Cox further added in the interview.
