Watch: Virat Kohli spotted with RCB teammate Jordan Cox in London ahead of his England Test debut against New Zealand

Virat Kohli was recently spotted in London with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Jordan Cox. The meeting comes just days before Cox is set to make his Test debut for England against New Zealand at The Oval. Photos of the duo quickly went viral on social media, drawing plenty of attention from cricket fans around the world.

The sighting comes shortly after Kohli and Cox helped RCB win their second consecutive IPL title in 2026. While Kohli has stepped away from Test cricket, Cox is preparing for a major milestone in his career as he gears up to represent England in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand.

RCB reunion in London — Virat Kohli meets Jordan Cox ahead of his England Test debut against New Zealand

The meeting between Virat Kohli and Jordan Cox in London has become one of the most talked-about stories in recent cricket news. Fans were delighted to see the Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammates catching up ahead of the important England vs New Zealand Test.

Although the details of their conversation are unknown, Kohli’s fans certainly speculate he may have offered advice or encouragement to the youngster before one of the biggest moments of his career. Only a Few players understand the pressures of international cricket better than the former India captain.

Watch the video of Virat Kohli spotted with Jordan Cox in London

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The reunion also highlighted Kohli's growing presence in England, as he now spends a lot of time with his family there. Even after retiring from Test cricket, every public appearance by the Indian superstar continues to attract huge attention from cricket fans around the world.

Jordan Cox was a part of the RCB IPL 2026 team, and he spent a valuable time by training alongside the best players in world cricket. His association with Kohli during the IPL helped him gain valuable experience as he prepared for the next stage of his career.

Who is Jordan Cox? — The RCB teammate making his England Test debut against New Zealand explained

Jordan Cox is a 24-year-old batter who plays domestic cricket for Essex. He has been named in England's playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval and is set to receive his first Test cap. 

The young cricketer was close to making his Test debut at the end of 2024 but he sustained a thumb injury during the practice session that ruled him out. After working hard and producing strong performances in county cricket, he has finally earned another opportunity from the ECB.

Interestingly, Cox was not part of England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand. However, a brilliant double century for Essex in the County Championship helped him force his way back into contention. Cox also attracted attention during the T20 Blast when commentators spotted him wearing Kohli's signature One8 cricket spikes. Having spent two months with RCB during IPL 2026, the young batter has often spoken about the value of learning from world-class players.

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England have made several changes for the second Test. Jordan Cox and fast bowler Sonny Baker are both set to make their Test debuts, while Jofra Archer and Matthew Fisher have also been included in the playing XI. For Cox, the match represents a dream opportunity. After impressing in domestic cricket and learning alongside players like Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he will now hope to make a strong start to his international career against New Zealand at The Oval.

England XI for the second Test: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root (captain), Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Jordan Cox, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Matthew Fisher, Sonny Baker.