Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli provided a lighter moment during a training session by singing a Bollywood song upon spotting a veteran sports reporter. The brief, lighthearted interaction took place ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand.
The behind-the-scenes footage shows Kohli walking back from the practice nets on a sunny afternoon with his massive black kit bag slung over his shoulders. As he entered the media zone, the former Indian captain immediately noticed a sports journalist waiting by the security fence.
Breaking into a broad grin, Kohli immediately began singing lines from the energetic Bollywood track “Balma” from the film Khiladi 786. Playfully belting out the signature phrase, “Arey fire brigade mangwa de tu, angaro par hain armaan,” he advanced toward the media enclosure with his hand outstretched.
The spontaneous musical greeting pleasantly surprised the waiting media professionals. The lighthearted moment showcased a completely relaxed and humorous side of the legendary batsman, in sharp contrast to his famously intense and fierce on-field demeanor.
After finishing his brief vocal rendition, Kohli extended his arm to exchange an enthusiastic handshake with the reporter. The brief, candid snippet quickly garnered significant traction online after being uploaded to digital platforms, with fans praising the cricketer’s fun-loving personality and grounded nature during intense international tournaments.
Watch the clip here:
Virat Kohli’s batting masterclass helps India go 1-0 up
Virat Kohli smashed a masterful 74 off 51 balls to anchor India’s five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the rain-curtailed first ODI at Eden Park.
Chasing a DLS-revised target of 143, Kohli entered early following Rohit Sharma’s duck. He orchestrated a decisive 113-run partnership with captain Shubman Gill to put India in complete control. Unleashing a flurry of 13 boundaries and a six, Kohli brought up his half-century in just 35 deliveries.
The match-winning knock saw Kohli surpass Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in ODI run chases, scripting a perfect prelude to his 38th birthday.
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Edited by Ankush Das
