[WATCH]- Virat Kohli Makes Net Bowler’s Day By Signing iPhone In Alibaug

India batting stalwart Virat Kohli autographed a net bowler’s iPhone after a practice session in Alibaug on Sunday, December 21, with the Vijay Hazare Trophy approaching. A video circulating on social media showed the right-handed batter surrounded by a few bowlers, one of whom handed him a pen. Kohli obliged by signing the phone and also posed for pictures with the net bowlers.

The former India captain has been putting in intense preparation ahead of the 50-over domestic tournament. He has been named in Delhi’s 20-member squad for the first two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, alongside Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini, and Ishant Sharma.

As per ESPNcricinfo, Kohli is set to play Delhi’s opening two fixtures against Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, both scheduled to take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Below is the video of the veteran batter signing the net bowler’s iPhone.

Virat Kohli sign an autograph on the iPhone of the net bowler. pic.twitter.com/EfCIce8c4B

— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) December 21, 2025

The 37-year-old last featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy during the 2009–10 season, with his most recent appearance coming on February 18, 2010. He boasts an impressive record in the competition, having scored 819 runs at an outstanding average of 68.25 and a strike rate of 106.08, which includes three hundreds and four half-centuries.

Virat Kohli Continues Stellar Run In 50-Over Cricket

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has been enjoying a strong run in the 50-over format. He endured a difficult start to the ODI series against Australia in October, getting out for back-to-back ducks in the opening two matches. However, he bounced back in style in the third ODI with an unbeaten 74.

The ICC’s No. 2-ranked ODI batter then carried that momentum into the home series against South Africa, registering scores of 135, 102 and an unbeaten 65 as India secured a 2–1 series win. The 37-year-old was adjudged Player of the Series after piling up 302 runs in three innings at a staggering average of 151.

His next appearance for India is set to come in the ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on January 21.

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