{
  "id": 10233670,
  "title": "WATCH: Thiruvananthapuram Erupts As Virat Kohli Walks Out To Bat In IND Vs WI 1st ODI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/watch-thiruvananthapuram-erupts-as-virat-kohli-walks-out-to-bat-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T14:19:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/watch-thiruvananthapuram-erupts-as-virat-kohli-walks-out-to-bat-in-ind-vs-wi-1st-odi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, the first ODI between India and West Indies saw an eruption of excitement upon the return of Virat Kohli to the ODI arena. The former India captain, known as \"King Kohli,\" walked out to bat after Rohit Sharma was dismissed. The stadium erupted as fans rose to their feet and chanted \"Virat, Virat.\" Kohli's arrival was met with immense enthusiasm from the crowd, highlighting his continued popularity among Indian cricket enthusiasts. The veteran batter's presence was celebrated by the animated fans, who cheered Shubman Gill, the Indian opener who scored a single. Kohli walked into the crease after Sharma's dismissal for 32, providing the hosts with a solid start. India needed 296 runs to win, following a strong performance by Kuldeep Yadav who took a crucial 4-wicket haul earlier in the day. Kohli's record in run chases is impressive, and he boasts a strong performance history at the Greenfield International Stadium, where he has scored 199 runs in two previous ODIs, including an unbeaten 166 against Sri Lanka in 2023. Kohli needs 59 more runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's ODI milestone.",
  "summary": "The return of Virat Kohli to the ODI arena sparked a wave of excitement at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram as the former India captain walked out to bat during the first ODI against the West Indies. Kohli made his way to the crease after Rohit Sharma was dismissed in front of a packed stadium. Sunday + King Kohli = The stadium erupts as #ViratKohli walks out to the…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}