“Only wives are allowed…: Ravi Shastri shares untold story of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
“Only wives are allowed…: Ravi Shastri shares untold story of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri recently shared a touching anecdote about star batsman Virat Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma. The actress’s reaction gained attention after Virat scored an impressive century against Australia in the Perth Test. In a video that circulated on social media, Shastri reminisced about how Virat wanted Anushka to accompany the team during their 2015 tour of Australia. At that time, while cricketer’s wives were permitted to join the tours, Virat and Anushka were still dating, and it was Shastri who approached the BCCI to request her presence. Virat went on to score a century in the first match of the Test series and celebrated with a flying kiss gesture. “I remember when I was the coach in 2015. He (Virat) wasn’t married then. He was dating Anushka. He came and he said – only wives are allowed. Can I get my girlfriend in here? I said sure but he said that the board is not allowing it. So, I made the call,” Shastri recounted in the video.
“ only wives are allowed? can I bring my girlfriend? ”
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“She came and she joined us there. In the very first match – the Boxing Day Test, he scored 160. The same scenes happened. The flying kiss went out just like yesterday. So, she is a big support,” he added.
In a respectful manner, India captain Jasprit Bumrah expressed high praise for Virat Kohli on Monday, stating that the team requires his support more than he needs theirs. Kohli’s 30th Test century, an unbeaten 100, significantly contributed to India’s remarkable 295-run victory over Australia in Perth, especially after they were bowled out for a mere 150 in the first innings.
“Obviously, I have already said that Virat Kohli does not need us, We need him. He is an experienced player. This is his fourth or fifth tour. So, he knows his cricket more than anyone else,” Bumrah mentioned during the post-match press conference.
“He was in good shape. He was mentally switched on. Sometimes, as long as the career is, sometimes you bat in tough scenarios. He has always been batting in tough scenarios. So, it is always difficult to do in every match. But he was batting in a very good form and in a very good space. And obviously, he got a good delivery in the first inning. But he was still in a great space. And in the second inning, he capitalized. He needed a lot of experience at that time. So, he played with him and also made the other player play with him.”
