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[Watch] Virat Kohli Gifts Autographed Bats to Young Cricketers in Bengaluru Ahead of IND vs NZ 1st Test

Virat Kohli gifted his bat to budding cricketers in Bengaluru [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]Virat Kohli gifted his bat to budding cricketers in Bengaluru [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

Not many names in cricket, shine as brightly as Indian stalwart Virat Kohli. Known for his impeccable batting and fierce commitment on the field, Kohli has become a revered figure across generations.

Virat Kohli Shared Wisdom and Signed Bats with Bengaluru’s Young Cricketers

But it’s not just his skill with the bat that endears him to fans—his generosity and dedication to nurturing the next wave of cricketers have made him a beloved figure off the field as well.

Recently, Virat Kohli was seen taking this passion a step further, gifting his precious autographed bats to budding cricketers in Bengaluru, a gesture that is now taking the internet by storm. As these young players got their new treasures, Kohli also shared pearls of wisdom that could fuel their own cricketing dreams.



This comes ahead of India’s first Test match against New Zealand, which kicks off in Bengaluru on Wednesday, October 16.

It is worth mentioning that in recent times, Kohli’s generosity with his cricketing gear has made headlines. From sharing his bat with Kolkata Knight Riders’ sensation Rinku Singh to presenting one to Akash Deep, Kohli has demonstrated that his legacy is meant to inspire, not just intimidate.

His act of gifting a bat to Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan during his last Test in India was another example of his respect for the game and those who play it.

Kohli closing in on 9,000 Test Runs

Meanwhile, as Kohli gears up for the Bengaluru Test, he stands at the cusp of another milestone: 9,000 runs in Test cricket. With only 53 runs to go, Kohli is set to become just the fourth Indian player to reach this rarefied space, joining legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar.

Achieving this in Bengaluru would be particularly special for Kohli, as the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been the setting for some of his greatest feats with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL.

If Kohli reaches the 9,000-run mark during this series, it will be a crowning moment that further cements his legacy as one of the best batters of his generation.