Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer make elderly fan's seven-year-old wish come true
An elderly cricket fan got a special surprise when Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer joined him for a photograph during India's practice session in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The heartwarming interaction took place as India prepared for the fourth ODI against New Zealand. The fan approached the players with a personal request, asking them to recreate a photograph he had taken with…
Virat Kohli, despite lacking an opportunity to play on Tuesday, managed to attract attention through a video shared online. The footage shows the Indian cricket star engaged in a friendly conversation with former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill and his wife, Laura McGoldrick. The dialogue focused on life outside of cricket, offering fans a familiar pair of international cricketers sharing a relaxed interaction.
The video, posted on X by cricket fan Johns, was described as a lovely moment. For Kohli and Guptill, who once competed against each other, it served as a reminder of their enduring friendship and mutual respect. Martin Guptill's rivalry with Virat Kohli spanned several major tournaments, including the 2019 World Cup semifinal, where Guptill's powerful hit dismissed MS Dhoni, dramatically impacting India's chances of reaching the final.
While Kohli continues to play for India in ODIs, Guptill officially retired from international cricket in January 2025 after a stellar career - he played 367 international matches, amassing 7,346 ODI runs and 3,531 T20I runs. Guptill has since rejoined the New Zealand coaching group for their ongoing ODI series against India. Meanwhile, the third ODI between India and New Zealand in Hamilton was washed out by rain on Tuesday, with India winning the toss and choosing to field.
The series remains tight with New Zealand leading 2-0 after the first two matches. The fourth ODI is slated for November 13 at Mount Maunganui. Despite the rain, the video of Kohli's friendly exchange with Guptill provided a heartening diversion from the cricket field.
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