"He was very pleased": Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde meets Virat Kohli in London
Dubai: Virat Kohli doesn’t make many public appearances lately. However, in the recent video going viral on social media, the former Indian Cricket team captain was seen meeting with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in London. The meeting comes as Kohli continues to split his time between India and London, where he lives with wife Anushka Sharma and their two children. The couple…
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli met with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in London, according to footage circulating on social media. The encounter took place during Kohli's time spent living in London with his family, where he seeks to maintain a more private life away from constant public attention. During their meeting, the pair discussed various topics, including sports development and infrastructure, as reported by ANI.
Shinde presented Kohli with a shawl, and described the cricketer as "down-to-earth" while also discussing ongoing work in Maharashtra. Shinde expressed that he was pleased to have met the star cricketer, stating, "He was very pleased. I, too, was happy to meet him." The Deputy CM is currently in London for an official two-day visit, during which he aims to receive international awards for public governance, attract business and economic investments, and connect with the diaspora.
Kohli, known for his frequent public appearances, has been using his time in London to avoid the spotlight between assignments. On the cricket field, Kohli is preparing for his return to international cricket, set to play in India's first ODI against West Indies on September 27, 2026, following a two-month layoff since India's ODI series against England.
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