Former Australian opener David Warner has sent social media into a frenzy after revealing his heartwarming on-field interaction with the veteran Indian batsman. Virat Kohli during an interview with bali. The moment, captured before recent ODI Australia vs India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)has become the talk of the cricket world, with fans eager to know what happened between two of the game’s biggest stars.
Friendship Field: David Warner and Virat Kohli’s viral moment
The camaraderie between Warner and Kohli was on display as the two prolific batsmen embraced each other warmly, exchanged a handshake and chatted briefly before the match began.
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Warner finally addressed global curiosity in his talk with the sports presenter baliexchange, “Well, I haven’t seen him for a long time, so I just hugged him, gave him a handshake and a hug and asked him how he and his family were doing. We talked a bit about cricket, I told him he looks very fit and can play until he’s 50.”
This heartfelt exchange between two athletes, celebrated by fans like King Kohli and the ever-charismatic Warner, has been hailed on social platforms. “If you say that, you will win many hearts.” Sahiba responded by pointing out how two family men from rival teams can share a genuine bond on and off the pitch.
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Fans applaud mutual respect between two cricket legends
The video clip of the interaction went viral shortly after, with fans and colleagues from both countries praising the mutual respect and warmth between the two stars. Comments on social media flooded in and fans said: “The goat recognizes the goat” and “Kohli and Warner show what cricket is all about”. Many noted how Warner’s praise of Kohli’s longevity in the game was both respectful and inspiring.
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 off 81 balls) could have been his last in Australia. Warner’s words of support struck a chord with the cricket fraternity, showing how rivalries can be put aside to become 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 the spirit of cricket.
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