Virat Kohli’s humble obeisance to the cricket royalty in the galleries
was an impromptu act that is bound to book a place in folklore. In that
grave moment, when the world was at his feet, his mind occupied with
personal pride, he chose to share the stage with the man who inspired
him to follow the cricket path.
Sachin Tendulkar would carry home fond memories of this mad cricket fan
of his who won the hearts of the Eden Gardens on a night when Indian
cricket celebrated an emphatic triumph.
What a phenomenon this Virat Kohli! He values his fan club, would never
shirk from obliging them, but essentially never disregard seniors. “We
played the game because of them only,” he told this reporter recently.
Sport abounds in stories of stars acknowledging their mentors publicly
but Virat surpassed them by remembering to show his affection and
respect in a moment that belonged solely to him.
