{
  "id": 18846777,
  "title": "Virat Kohli's touching gesture for KL Rahul wins hearts as India beat New Zealand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/virat-kohlis-touching-gesture-for-kl-rahul-wins-hearts-as-india-beat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T02:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/virat-kohlis-touching-gesture-for-kl-rahul-wins-hearts-as-india-beat-new-zealand-1.500739413"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Virat Kohli has once again captured the hearts of cricket fans, not for his batting prowess, but for a touching gesture towards his teammate KL Rahul. The moment occurred during India's second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington, where the match was delayed due to rain. Rahul was struggling to adjust his second jersey, prompting members of the Indian support staff to step in. Kohli, coming to Rahul's rescue, helped him put on and adjust his jersey, even using scissors to fine-tune the neckline. The heartwarming display of camaraderie between the two cricketers who have shared the Indian dressing room for years quickly went viral, earning praise from fans for showcasing the special bond between them. While India went on to win the match by four runs under the DLS method, Kohli's small act of kindness stands out as a reminder of the unique friendships that exist within cricket.",
  "summary": "Virat Kohli has once again won the hearts of cricket fans, and this time, it had nothing to do with his batting. The former India captain was spotted helping his teammate KL Rahul put on and adjust his jersey ahead of India's second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. The heartwarming moment, captured on camera and shared by Sony Sports Network, quickly attracted attention on…",
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  "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."
}