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A heartwarming moment from Virat Kohli's net session in Vadodara has once again proved the Indian superstar’s influence extends far beyond boundary ropes. A simple interaction between Virat Kohli and a local net bowler has gone viral and touched many hearts.
Virat Kohli's heartwarming moment with a net bowler wins the internet.
A small moment from India’s training camp in Vadodara has once again proved why Virat Kohli’s presence means so much for the players. And now his masterclass has gone viral across social media even before he took the field against the New Zealand side in Vadodara.
In a viral moment that happened before the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara, Kohli gave his valuable time to a local net bowler, and he even shared some words of wisdom with the youngster, and won millions of hearts.
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The Viral Kohli Net Practice Video
The incident unfolded at Kotambi Stadium on January 10, following an intense net practice session designed to simulate match conditions before the three-match ODI series begins on January 11. The dashing right-hander spent close to an hour while facing Indian pacers, spinners, and throw-down specialists. After his intense session, Kohli didn't just walk away.
After a long and tiring net session, the former Indian captain stopped to talk to a local net bowler. He encouraged him, spoke to him calmly, and later even signed a cricket ball for him, turning a normal practice day into an unforgettable moment for the net bowler.
Virat Kohli shared his experience and gave tips to the net bowler. pic.twitter.com/XzdxvfOtCV
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) January 10, 2026
Kohli's Key Advice to the Net Bowler
Kohli's advice to the net bowler was very simple. He emphasized that conceding runs is part of the game, but bowling with conviction is everything.
The modern batting icon was heard saying, “Agar maar padh bhi jaati hai to koi baat nahi, par conviction se, ki main wo ball daal raha hu jo mujhe daalna hai, main wo ball nahi daal raha jo batsman mujhse dalwa raha hai (Even if you get hit, it’s fine. But you should have the conviction that you are delivering a ball that you want to, not the one the batter wants you to bowl.”
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Kohli’s sublime form in the 50-over format
Kohli came into the ongoing three-match ODI series in sublime form. In the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, the Delhi batter scored 131 against Andhra and 77 against Gujarat and looked comfortable against both fast bowlers and spinners.
Now playing only one format for India, Kohli’s recent performances clearly highlight how he is enjoying his game. In the ODI series against South Africa, he was named Player of the Series after scoring 302 runs in just three matches at an outstanding average of 151.
Notably, Kohli has an excellent record against New Zealand in ODIs. In 33 matches, he has scored 1,657 runs at an average of 55.23, making him one of India’s biggest threats in the ODI series.
