- Virat Kohli signs an autogrh on a young net bowler’s Indian jersey at Brabourne Stadium. The 37-year-old batsman paused his preparations for the New Zealand ODI series at the Cricket Club of India to sign the Indian team jersey of a young net bowler and offer words of encouragement.
- Virat Kohli signs his autogrh on the Indian net bowler’s jersey at Brabourne Stadium.
- (Photo Source: BCCI/X) Virat Kohli brought joy to a young Indian cricketer during a training session at Brabourne Stadium, home of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, on Monday (October 26).
Virat Kohli signs an autogrh on a young net bowler’s Indian jersey at Brabourne Stadium. The 37-year-old batsman paused his preparations for the New Zealand ODI series at the Cricket Club of India to sign the Indian team jersey of a young net bowler and offer words of encouragement.
Virat Kohli signs his autogrh on the Indian net bowler’s jersey at Brabourne Stadium. (Photo Source: BCCI/X) Virat Kohli brought joy to a young Indian cricketer during a training session at Brabourne Stadium, home of the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, on Monday (October 26). The 37-year-old batsman took time out of his preparation for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand to sign a net bowler’s jersey, briefly chatting with the young man and giving him words of encouragement before returning to the nets.
A recent video spread widely and attracted widespread attention. It gave a glimpse into Kohli’s interaction with a grassroots cricketer, despite the strict safety protocols that usually surround him at training sites. The net bowler walked away with a signed national team jersey as a keepsake from one of Indian cricket’s most recognised names. The gesture offered a clear indication of Kohli’s proach toward the next generation of cricketers, many of whom have grown up watching him dominate international cricket across formats.
Virat Kohli makes a net bowler’s dream come true with a special autogrh at the Cricket Club Of India (CCI) in Mumbai. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/OUgMU1Qep1 — virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) October 26, 2026 Why was Kohli training in Mumbai at that time? Kohli was in Mumbai as part of India’s preparation for a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to begin on November 4. The training sessions at Brabourne Stadium have been a focus of India’s preparation, with the veteran batsman using the nets to refine his game ahead of this international assignment.
Kohli was also recently part of the Indian ODI team that took on the West Indies in a three-match series, making the New Zealand assignment his next outing in the fifty-over format. With the 2027 50-over World Cup just around the corner, a tournament Kohli describes as his final pearance for India, each ODI series becomes more important to his preparation cycle. India will look to build on Kohli’s experience and batting quality as the New Zealand series proaches and his work in the Mumbai nets will be closely watched by fans and selectors.
What is India’s schedule for the ODI series against New Zealand? Match Date Venue First ODI November 4, 2026 Auckland Second ODI November 7, 2026 Wellington Third ODI November 10, 2026 Hamilton Fourth ODI November 13, 2026 Mount Maunganui Fifth ODI November 17, 2026 Mount Maunganui
