Watch: Virat Kohli’s priceless reaction on seeing his One8 shoes at the airport before the New Zealand series

As Virat Kohli left for New Zealand to start the five-match ODI series, the star Indian player was seen giving a priceless reaction when he spotted a fan wearing his famous red One8 shoes, and the light-hearted moment quickly went viral on social media at the Mumbai airport.  

Virat Kohli was on break for the last few weeks after the three-match ODI series against the West Indies ended, as he flew back home to spend time with his family. Later, he came to India early and had a few practice sessions in Baroda. 

Virat Kohli spots his One8 shoes at the airport: Watch his reaction

In a video that captured the interaction, the fan approached Kohli and told him that he had bought a pair of shoes from his brand for himself. That fan, at the airport, praised the quality of the product and said, ‘quality ek number hai,’ as the moment went viral on social media platforms.

Watch the moment here- 

The compliment brought a huge smile to Kohli’s face, with the players getting pleased to hear the positive review and feedback from the customer, directly. It showed the connection between the player and his fans in the cricket field.

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The signature One8 sneaker of Kohli includes several prominent models priced at different ranges. The Seam XVIII Signature is priced at INR 9230, which is a tribute to the player’s 9230 runs in the longest format of the game.

The One8 Seam XVIII OG is priced at INR 6999, as the cricket-ball-inspired lifestyle sneakers are available like the red and brown or the white-brown colours.

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It’s expected to be the last series for Virat in New Zealand as he may announce his retirement after the end of the ODI World Cup next year in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. He has a superb record in that country and will hope to continue the same in 2026. 

The opening ODI for India of the five-match series will begin on November 04 at the Eden Park in Auckland before the action moves to the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on November 07. The third encounter takes place on November 10 at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.

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The last two games of the series will take place on November 13 and 15 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. India are currently leading the T20I series by a 3-0 margin before the fourth game.