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That’s classic Virat Kohli — intense on the field but generous and inspiring off it. Even though he didn’t have the best outing with the bat, his gesture of giving away cricket equipment and sharing his experiences with the younger Delhi players shows his deep connection with his roots. Kohli has always been vocal about his journey through domestic cricket, especially his Ranji Trophy days, which shaped him into the cricketer he is today.
Moments like these remind us why he’s more than just a cricketing icon — he’s a leader and a mentor. There was also a huge moment for Delhi captain Ayush Badoni. Getting praise from King Kohli himself is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about the kind of talent Badoni possesses. Kohli took note of it and advised him to keep playing the same way for an India call-up. Besides boosting his morale, he offered Badoni a bat as a gesture of encouragement — Kohli knows what it takes to make it to the top, and moments like these show his willingness to uplift the next generation. Kohli’s presence clearly meant a lot to the Delhi squad, especially for young talents like opener Sanat Sangwan, who was his batting partner when Kohli came out to bat.
Getting an autographed bat and a customised SG kit bag with his engraving “VK” must have been a dream moment for Sanat, not just as a gift but as a symbol of belief from one of the greatest batters of this era. Such things make Kohli more than just a superstar — he is always ready to inspire the next generation.
The fact that the support staff and teammates didn’t want to let him go speaks volumes about the impact he has, not just as a cricketer but as a leader and mentor. He also gifted bats to some other cricketers like Vansh Bedi and Nardeeo Saini, a kit bag to Vaibhav Kandpal and this must have been surreal for the entire Delhi team. Not that Kohli distributed all, he still has a few more bats in kit bag to play the second innings!
