August 18th is a notable date in Virat Kohli’s career, marking the anniversary of his international debut in 2008 at 19 years old. The name of Virat Kohli has become a household name for cricket fans globally. Now, 17 years into his career, there’s speculation about his future. However, the former Indian captain is preparing to make a strong statement. A photo that went viral on August 18th brought joy to his fans, showing Virat with former Pakistani cricketer Sania Khan.
Kohli retired from T20 Internationals and Test cricket, focusing on the ODI format where he holds the most centuries. Despite potential challenges in this format, Kohli is gearing up for a comeback. His training location is noteworthy.
Virat Kohli and Sania Khan Photo
A photo of Virat Kohli with former Pakistan women’s cricketer Sania Khan went viral on August 18th. Sania, involved in coaching in London, took the picture at Lord’s. The photo, capturing Kohli’s practice session, quickly spread across social media. The session took place at London’s historic Lord’s Stadium.
The Hundred matches were underway at Lord’s, but Kohli utilized the stadium’s training facilities for practice. Interestingly, Kohli has yet to score a century in any format at this venue.
Preparing for the Australian Tour
This picture suggests Kohli’s commitment to the ODI format. Having been away from cricket since the IPL final, he has resumed practice. He was previously seen practicing in London at the Gujarat Titans assistant coach’s academy. This preparation is encouraging for fans, as Kohli will return to action with the ODI series during the October Australia tour, with the former Indian captain aiming for a successful return.