On Monday, October 26, during a training session at Brabourne Stadium, the home of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, Virat Kohli brightened the day of a young Indian cricketer. Before returning to the nets, the 37-year-old batter took a break from his preparations for the forthcoming ODI series against New Zealand to sign a net bowler’s jersey. He spoke with the young player for a short while and gave him encouraging words.
Despite the strict security measures that usually surround Virat Kohli at training grounds, a video of the incident went viral and attracted a lot of attention. It provided a glimpse of Kohli’s interaction with a grassroots cricketer. The net bowler received a signed national team jersey as a memento from one of the most well-known figures in Indian cricket. The gesture made it evident how Virat Kohli views the upcoming generation of cricket players, many of whom have grown up witnessing his dominance in all forms of international cricket.
Virat Kohli Makes Net Bowler’s Dream Come True With Special Autograph At Cricket Club Of India (CCI), Mumbai.🖤 https://t.co/OUgMU1Qep1
— virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) October 26, 2026
Why was Virat Kohli currently training in Mumbai?
In preparation for India’s upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, which is set to start on November 4, Virat Kohli was in Mumbai. A key component of India’s preparations has been the training sessions at Brabourne Stadium, where the seasoned batter uses the nets to hone his skills before that international assignment.
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The New Zealand assignment was Virat Kohli’s next fifty-over commitment after he recently played for the Indian ODI team against the West Indies in a three-match series. Every ODI series is more important for Kohli’s preparation cycle because the 2027 50-over World Cup is approaching, which he has declared will be his last match for India. As the New Zealand series draws near, India will try to capitalize on Kohli’s batting prowess and experience, and both selectors and supporters will be closely monitoring his work in the Mumbai nets.
