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In a touching moment ahead of the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park in Kanpur on September 27, a member of the ground staff showed his admiration for Team India star Virat Kohli by touching his feet. This heartwarming gesture occurred while the Indian team was warming up, and the ground crew worked to remove covers from a wet outfield caused by heavy rain the previous day. As Kohli walked towards the pitch to begin his batting practice, one of the ground staff members ran toward him, bowed down, and touched his feet.
Virat Kohli’s Feet Touched by Ground Staff in Heartwarming Pre-Test Moment
A video of the special moment has since gone viral, reflecting the immense respect and adoration Virat Kohli commands, both on and off the field. While Kohli’s stellar achievements in cricket have earned him countless fans over the years, the moment highlighted his continued influence and respect within the cricketing community, even as he faces a challenging phase in his career.
The 35-year-old batting maestro has struggled to regain his form in recent times, with just one half-century in his last 17 international innings—an important 76-run knock in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Kohli, who missed the entire five-match home Test series against England earlier this year, returned to red-ball cricket in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. However, he only managed scores of 6 and 17 in both innings, despite India’s convincing 280-run victory.
With the critical tour of Australia fast approaching in November, Team India will be hoping for their star batter to rediscover his best form. Fans across the country are eager to see Kohli rise to the occasion, as he has done numerous times in his illustrious career.
