Don’t Wait for Your Dad” — Kohli’s Bold Advice to Friend’s Son Sparks Buzz

Kohli stops practice midway to hug a childhood friend and share life-changing advice with his son.

Ahead of his highly anticipated Ranji Trophy return after over a decade, Virat Kohli had a heartwarming moment during practice at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The cricket legend greeted his childhood friend Shawez Khan with a warm hug, sharing memories about their early cricket days in Delhi.

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Shawez’s son Kabir, also present at the session, seized the opportunity to ask Kohli for advice on playing for India someday. The superstar’s golden words? “Practice hard. But remember, it shouldn’t be your Papa telling you to practice. You should be the one asking him to go.“

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The candid exchange left Kabir inspired, while Kohli’s dedication was proved once again when he skipped a special chole poori meal arranged by DDCA officials and chose to eat simple kadhi chawal with his teammates instead.

Kohli’s simple yet powerful presence continues to make headlines, showing why he remains a true inspiration on and off the field.