Image: Virat Kohli's warm hug to a woman at Bhubaneswar airport went viral / © India Today
Ahead of the third ODI against England in Ahmedabad, a video of Virat Kohli hugging a woman at Bhubaneswar airport has gone viral. Kohli, who returned to the ODI squad after missing the first match, scored only 5 runs in India’s second ODI win at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium. The Indian team was traveling via Biju Patnaik International Airport, where Kohli spotted the woman, smiled, and warmly embraced her, sparking curiosity about her identity.
While some speculate she is a close relative, others believe she was a lucky fan. Meanwhile, with India already securing the series 2-0, Kohli will look to regain form before the Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19. In other news, Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the tournament remains uncertain, with the BCCI expected to make a final decision today.