Watch: Virat Kohli breaks security protocol at airport to hug mystery woman
Published - 11 Feb 2025, 01:06 PM | Updated - 11 Feb 2025, 01:07 PM
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Virat Kohli may not be at his best with the bat for a long time now, but his popularity and charisma on the field remain as strong as ever. Virat Kohli missed the first ODI against England in Nagpur due to a swollen knee, but he returned for the second ODI in Cuttack.
Unfortunately, the former Indian captain’s comeback was just another disappointment for the fans, as he was dismissed for just 5 runs. Kohli was caught behind by Phil Salt off Adil Rashid’s bowling, leaving the crowd at the Barabati Stadium disappointed on February 9.
Virat Kohli struggles but India clinched the ODI series in Cuttack against England
However, the Men in Blue managed to record a thrilling 4-wicket win over England to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series at home, with captain Rohit Sharma playing a match-winning knock of 119 runs and entertaining the Barabati Stadium crowd with his comeback show.
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As the three-match ODI series heads into its final game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12, all eyes will be on Kohli firing all the guns before heading to Dubai for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting on February 19.
Meanwhile, a heartwarming video featuring Virat Kohli is currently making the rounds on social media, where the dashing right-hander can be seen hugging a female fan at the Bhubaneswar airport. The video has quickly gone viral on the internet, sparking curiosity and speculation among the fans about the woman's identity.
Virat Kohli's hug to a mystery woman at the airport creates buzz on social media
The incident reportedly took place the day after the second ODI in Cuttack, when the Indian cricket team was heading to Ahmedabad for the third and final ODI against England. Kohli, walking toward the security check-in area with his trolley bag, suddenly noticed someone in the crowd.
Without any hesitation, the Indian cricket superstar walked over to the female fan, despite the tight security, and gave her a brief hug. The moment was a surprise, as he managed to evade security. After the hug, Kohli shared a few quick words with the fan, wearing a wide smile on his face, before continuing toward the departure area while the security officials had a hard time controlling the crowd at the Bhubaneswar airport.
The touching interaction has left fans eager to know more about the woman and her connection to Kohli. However, according to Kohli's body language and expressions, it seems like the cricketer knew the lady and she wasn't just a fan. Even Virat’s fan page suggested that she might be a close relative.
Virat Kohli met a lady (close relative) at Bhubaneswar airport🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/r71Du0Uccf
— 𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙣🥂 (@wrognxvirat) February 10, 2025
It’s a call that Kohli needs to take: Arjuna Ranatunga on Virat Kohli's future
Recently, the former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga said that the constant attention on Virat Kohli and his future is unnecessary. The World Cup winner also feels that Kohli should have the freedom to decide his own future without any pressure.
Ranatunga was quoted as saying by The Telegraph, “For a player like Kohli, who has scored so many runs, I feel it's best if that's left to him. It’s a call that Kohli needs to take, so let him take it. Why always have the spotlight on him?"
