Novak Djokovic reveals SPECIAL bond he shares with Virat Kohli despite not meeting him in person ahead of his Australian Open match

Djokovic had reacted to Kohli surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of most centuries in ODIs during the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Novak Djokovic reveals SPECIAL bond he shares with Virat Kohli despite not meeting him in person ahead of his Australian Open match

Novak Djokovic, Virat Kohli (Images via ABC, ESPNcricinfo)

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is all set to play his first match in the ongoing 2024 Australian Open. Ahead of the match, he opened up about the special bond he shares with Virat Kohli despite not meeting the former Indian captain in person.

Djokovic started by lauding India for its rich history, culture, and spirituality. He expressed his desire to visit India for the second time to explore the subcontinent as he stayed in India for a brief time due to an exhibition match in New Delhi around 10 to 11 years ago.

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I have great relationships with eminent personalities like Sachin, Virat, and many others. I've been in touch with Virat Kohli over text for a few years, but we have never met in person. It was a privilege to hear him speak kindly about me. I admire his career and achievements.
Djokovic said on Sony Sports

Notably, Djokovic reacted to Kohli surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most centuries in ODIs during the 2023 ODI World Cup. The 24-time Grand Slam champion once reacted to Kohli’s ‘leg day’ in the gym.

AB de Villiers opines India need Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to win T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the two senior players of the Indian Cricket Team. And while the former has not yet featured in T20Is since the semifinal of the T20 World Cup in 2022, the Indian captain recently led India to victory in the first of the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (Image via X)

Several cricket pundits have voiced their opinions on whether the selectors should pick these two seniors, or to replace them with youngsters. Former South African captain AB de Villiers feels having these two experienced players in the playing XI will help India win the T20 World Cup, starting in June this year.

De Villiers revealed he was dealing with the same problem latter part of his career. He said that while things are working out well for Kohli and Rohit, it didn’t work out for him.

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