‘Solely wives are allowed …’: Ravi Shastri reveals an anecdote about Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s ‘flying kiss’ celebration | Cricket Information

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s flying kiss celebration

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri shared a pleasant anecdote on Monday about Virat Kohli and his spouse Anushka Sharma, after Kohli’s flying-kiss celebration throughout the first Check towards Australia in Perth captured hearts. Kohli scored a stellar unbeaten 100 in India’s second innings, marking his thirtieth Check century, and celebrated by blowing kisses to Anushka from the pitch.
Shastri revealed the same second from 2014 when Kohli, then relationship Anushka, had sought particular permission for her to hitch him on the Boxing Day Check tour in Melbourne.
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“I keep in mind after I was the coach …. He [Kohli] wasn’t married then, he was relationship Anushka. He got here, and he stated ‘solely wives are allowed, can I get my girlfriend right here?’. I stated positive. He stated ‘the board shouldn’t be permitting it’. So, I made the decision. And, she got here up and joined him. The very first recreation, Boxing Day Check he bought a 160 [169 at MCG in 2014]. And the identical scene ‘the flying kiss’ went out similar to yesterday. She is an enormous help for him,” Shastri reminisced.
The anecdote sparked laughter within the commentary field, with Brett Lee quipping, “When Ravi speaks, you hear.”
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Kohli’s latest century ended a chronic drought and was a much-needed increase for the 36-year-old, who has confronted criticism for his latest kind. After his innings, Kohli acknowledged Anushka’s position, saying, “She’s been proper by my facet by means of thick and skinny. She is aware of all the pieces that goes on behind the scenes.”
The emotional celebration and Shastri’s recollection spotlight the private bond that has persistently fueled Kohli’s profession.