A close-up video of former India captain Virat Kohli singing the national anthem ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand has caught the attention of cricket fans. Kohli was standing alongside his teammates during the pre-match ceremony when the broadcasters placed a camera in front of him, capturing the moment.
The clip soon gained traction on social media, with fans sharing it and appreciating the former India captain. While Kohli regularly makes headlines for his batting performances, this time it was his moment during the national anthem that caught everyone’s attention. The video offered fans a rare glimpse of the 37-year-old singing the national anthem.
Virat Kohli Stars in India’s Run Chase
Kohli had an impressive outing in the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland. The former captain was a livewire on the field and took a stunning diving catch to dismiss Nathan Smith.
He carried that form into the run chase, finishing as India’s top scorer with a fluent 74 off just 51 deliveries. His innings proved crucial as India secured a five-wicket win via the DLS method.
Kohli also achieved a significant milestone during the match, becoming the first batter in ODI history to cross 13,000 runs while batting at No. 3.
