The Indian cricket crew is presently on a multi-format West Indies tour commencing with a two-match Take a look at sequence from July 12. Forward of the busy schedule and the primary Take a look at, India’s star batter Virat Kohli candidly talked about his plans to satisfy his good pal and former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate Chris Gayle.
It’s value mentioning that Virat and Gayle performed collectively for nearly a decade within the Indian Premier League (IPL) and share an amazing bond each on and off the sphere. The duo holds one another in excessive regard, and Kohli has typically been seen visiting Gayle’s residence in Jamaica at any time when he arrives within the West Indies.
Throughout an interplay with Star Sports activities on ‘Observe The Blues,’ Kohli revealed whether or not he would meet Gayle. The 34-year-old cricketer said that Gayle has at all times prolonged invites to the Indian crew to go to his residence at any time when they’re in Jamaica. The previous RCB skipper additional fondly recounted their earlier go to to Gayle’s residence, emphasizing the pleasing moments they’d and counseled the previous Caribbean star for his down-to-earth and humble nature. Kohli additionally said that assembly Gayle throughout their tour is a particular plan if the Universe boss is just not busy.
“Effectively Chris, I’ve frolicked with him for thus a few years. I’m positive that once we are in Jamaica, we will certainly go and meet Chris. He at all times invitations the crew residence to have a great time and simply sit back,” stated Kohli.
“So I’m positive he’s going to do the identical once more if he’s on the town. Everybody loves him. We went final time as effectively to his place, we had a good time and he’s such a humble man. Positively, if he’s free and he’s on the town, positive we’re going to meet up with him,” he added.
When requested about his favorite reminiscence of enjoying within the West Indies, Kohli nostalgically shared his expertise in Antigua from 2016, the place he recorded his first-ever double hundred in Take a look at cricket with legendary Sir Vivian Richards witnessing Kohli’s exceptional feat from the stands. The 34-year-old described this achievement as an immensely particular second in his profession and cherished the chance to satisfy Richards later within the night, revealing that he personally congratulated him.
“My favourite reminiscence clearly is Antigua. I acquired my first-ever double hundred in Take a look at cricket in Antigua in entrance of Sir Vivian Richards. That for me was a really, very particular second after which he met me within the night as effectively and congratulated me. It could possibly’t get any higher than that,” recalled Kohli.
