Watch: ‘Aur kitni der ruku?’-Virat Kohli’s lighthearted exchange with paparazzi goes viral ahead of NZ Tour

Former India captain Virat Kohli was spotted at Mumbai’s Kalina Airport ahead of the New Zealand tour. The 37-year-old cricketer wore a checked shirt and a matching cap as he posed for paparazzi. Videos and pictures of his airport appearance are now going viral on social media.

As paparazzi gathered around him and called out for pictures, Kohli responded with his usual calm and playful attitude. He engaged in a lighthearted exchange with them, asking, “Aur kitni der ruku?” His response amused the photographers and quickly caught the attention of cricket fans.

Kohli’s airport appearance has also sparked speculation among fans about whether he could feature on Rohit Sharma’s new television chat show. However, there is no official confirmation about his appearance on the show. 

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Virat Kohli’s ‘Aur kitni der ruku?’ exchange with paparazzi goes viral: What happened 

As paparazzi gathered around Virat Kohli and called out for pictures, the former India captain kept his cool and responded with a smile. He asked, “Aur kitni der ruku?” during the lighthearted exchange. Rather than ignoring the photographers, Kohli asked them to meet him downstairs after he finished his work.

Before heading towards his waiting vehicle, Kohli turned around and again asked, “Aur kitni der ruku?” The paparazzi thanked him for posing for pictures, while the cricketer responded with thumbs-ups and waves. His friendly interaction quickly caught the attention of fans, and videos of the moment went viral on social media.

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Kohli was last seen in action during the India vs West Indies series. He is currently enjoying a break ahead of India’s upcoming series against New Zealand next month. The former India captain is settled in London, United Kingdom, and was also spotted in New Delhi with his wife, Anushka Sharma.

Virat Kohli’s stats ahead of the NZ Tour: Numbers and form to watch

Virat Kohli will be one of the key players to watch during India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. In a recent 13-innings period, he scored 899 runs at an average of 89.90, with four centuries and five half-centuries. He also has an impressive record against New Zealand, scoring 1,897 runs in 36 ODI innings at an average of 57.48, according to ESPNcricinfo. Kohli is just 75 runs away from surpassing Ricky Ponting, who holds the record for the most ODI runs against New Zealand with 1,971.

Kohli has already scored seven ODI centuries against New Zealand, the most by any batter against the team. He has also registered 17 scores of 50 or more, just one behind Ponting’s record of 18. In New Zealand, Kohli has recorded five 50-plus scores, including one century. He is also closing in on Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, who have scored six such innings each in the country. However, Mark Waugh holds the overall record for the most 50-plus scores in New Zealand, with nine.

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The upcoming series could also see Kohli achieve two major ODI milestones. He has scored 5,612 runs in away ODIs at an average of 53.96, including 21 centuries and 28 half-centuries. He needs just one more 50-plus score to become the first batter to reach 50 such scores in away ODIs. Additionally, Kohli is only two runs away from becoming the first batter to score 13,000 ODI runs while batting at No. 3. He has scored 12,998 runs in 250 innings at this position, at an average of 61.55.