Former Indian captain Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, were seen at Mumbai airport following the conclusion of the ODI series against England. The couple was spotted exiting the airport and getting into a car. Kohli sported his signature casual look, donning a cap, a loose t-shirt, and shoes, along with a small bag slung over his shoulders.
Team India is now set to travel to Dubai for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Their campaign kicks off against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by matches against Pakistan on February 23 and New Zealand on March 2. You can watch the video here:
After going scoreless in the second ODI and sitting out the first, Virat Kohli bounced back with a crucial half-century in the third ODI in Ahmedabad. He played a composed innings, scoring 52 runs off 55 balls, which included seven fours and a six at a strike rate of 94.55.
This performance is likely to boost the confidence of the star Indian batter as he heads into the 2025 Champions Trophy, where he will play a key role as a senior and experienced member of the squad.
Virat Kohli’s record in the Champions Trophy
Virat Kohli has featured in three editions of the Champions Trophy—2009, 2013, and 2017. Across 13 matches, he has amassed 529 runs at an impressive average of 88.16, including five half-centuries, with his highest score being an unbeaten 96.
In the 2009 tournament, Kohli played three matches and scored 95 runs, registering one fifty. He played a crucial role in India’s victorious 2013 campaign, scoring 176 runs at an average of 58.66, including one half-century. He also contributed significantly in the final against England.
Kohli’s best Champions Trophy performance came in the 2017 edition, where India finished as runners-up to Pakistan. He accumulated 258 runs in five matches at an astounding average of 129.00, with three fifties, including his tournament-best 96* in that edition.
Among India’s current squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, Kohli holds the record for the most runs in the tournament’s history, with Rohit Sharma following closely behind at 481 runs.
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