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Former Australian opener David Warner has sent social media into a frenzy after revealing his heartwarming pitch-side interaction with veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli during an interview with Sahiba Bali. The moment, captured ahead of the recent Australia vs India ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), has become the talk of the cricketing world, with fans buzzing to know what transpired between two of the game’s biggest stars.
Field of friendship: David Warner and Virat Kohli’s viral moment
The camaraderie between Warner and Kohli was on full display when the two prolific batters embraced warmly, exchanged a handshake, and briefly chatted before the match got underway.
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Warner finally addressed the global curiosity in his chat with sports presenter Sahiba Bali, sharing, “Well, I haven’t seen him in a fair while, so I just embraced him, gave him a handshake and hug and just asked how he and the family were going. We spoke a little about cricket, I told him he looks super fit and can play until he’s 50!”
This candid exchange between two sportsmen, celebrated by fans as King Kohli and the ever-charismatic Warner, has been hailed on social platforms. “That’s going to win a lot of hearts for you to say that,” Sahiba responded, pointing out how two family men from rival sides can share a genuine bond on and off the pitch.
Fans applaud mutual respect between two cricket legends
The video clip of the interaction went viral soon after, with supporters and fellow players from both countries praising the mutual respect and warmth between the two stars. Social media comments flooded in, with fans saying, “Goat recognize goat” and “Kohli and Warner showing what cricket is all about.” Many observed how Warner’s compliment about Kohli’s longevity in the game was both respectful and inspirational.
Interestingly, this exchange comes at a time when Kohli’s ODI future is being debated, with speculation that his recent outing at SCG – 74 not out off 81 balls – might have been his last in Australia. Warner’s supportive words struck a chord with the cricket fraternity, showcasing how rivalries can be set aside for genuine friendships.
Fans have always been fascinated by the chemistry and healthy competition between Warner and Kohli, who have played together and against each other in global tournaments and the Indian Premier League (IPL). The respect they share was evident as they laughed, celebrated, and discussed family matters in front of millions, adding a new dimension to cricket’s spirit.
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