When the time is for Wimbledon, Indian cricketers love to visit the place, watching their favorite tennis players live in action from the gallery. Like Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav also attended a match at Wimbledon.

During his visit, he was asked a tricky but interesting question. Yadav is known for his swashbuckling batting skills and ability to play shots across every corner of the ground. His innovative style of swinging the blade defines another dimension of modern-era cricket. Wimbledon, from their official Instagram account, shared a video of the star India batter talking about his desire to add a particular tennis shot into his cricket shot arsenal. It was SKY's first visit to Wimbledon, and he was amazed to watch a live match of Novak Djokovic.

"I have been following his career for a very long time. I even read his book ‘Serve to Win,’ which really inspired me," India T20 Captain said about Djokovic. "I’ve always heard about the atmosphere around Centre Court, especially the moment you walk in. I am here to experience that surreal feeling in person." 

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Which tennis shot he would like to play in a cricket match?

But the portion of a conversation shared by Wimbledon and Suryakumar himself contains the question, "Which tennis shot does Surya want to try?" In reply he said, "The twinner shot that I want to play when I play on the cricket field."

 

 

 

 

 

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Furthermore, Surya said that there are some similarities between cricket and tennis. "Mental toughness plays a crucial role in both. There is also a lot of endurance involved. In cricket, we keep running the same 20-25 meters repeatedly, and it is similar in tennis as well. So, I would say strong mental resolve and endurance are the two big common factors,” he said.

Virat Kohli was in attendance for Wimbledon 2025 with his wife, Anushka Sharma, when Novak Djokovic and Australia's Alex de Minaur were up against each other. After a long time, Virat was spotted in a Wimbledon match.

The last time he witnessed the prestigious series live from the ground was back in 2015, almost 10 years ago. Virat recalled the memory in an interview during his visit to Wimbledon. It was a bit of an emotional moment for Kohli, as he recalled the moment. With a shiny smile on his face, the star batter said that after 2015, he tried multiple times to present in the attendance, but for various reasons, he couldn't come. In 2015, Virat visited Wimbledon with Anushka Sharma.

Before the ongoing England vs India series, Virat Kohli, with sudden impact, announced his retirement from the Test format. No, he has plenty of free time in hand, and he has been in London for a while, so there was no surprise that Virat and Anushka decided to attend Wimbledon 2025. After his retirement from tests, Virat has been pretty active on social media platforms.

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He spending his time in social media as well

He posted a story about his visit to Wimbledon. "What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator, @djokernole," Kohli wrote on Instagram Stories. He even took to his social media account to congratulate Shubman Gill, who led team India, for their heroics in Edgbaston.

"Great victory for India at Edgbaston. Fearless and kept pushing England to the wall. Brilliantly led by Shubhman with the bat and in the field, and impactful performances from everyone. Special mention to Siraj and Akash for the way they bowled on this pitch," he shared in a social media post. 

Watch the interview here 

VIRAT KOHLI INTERVIEW AT THE WIMBLEDON. 🐐pic.twitter.com/IxdBPH6I4k

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 8, 2025

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is currently enjoying his break from cricket, as he and his wife Anushka Sharma are present at the iconic Grand Slam tennis tournament, the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. 

Wimbledon Championships, popularly known as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, which has been running since 1877. While there are four Grand Slam tournaments every year, Wimbledon is known as the most prestigious and cultural tennis tournament. It is the only grass court tournament in the Grand Slam tennis tournament.

Every year, we see many celebrities from different segments of the world present at Wimbledon. Once again, we are experiencing it in the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.  

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma present at 2025 Wimbledon

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, popularly known as Virushka, are present at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. On Monday (July 7), the eighth day of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, they are enjoying the iconic tennis contest. 

Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma at Wimbledon. ❤️

- Virushka Moments..!!!! pic.twitter.com/s9MJio5I0j

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 7, 2025

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has retired from T20I and Test cricket and is only active in the ODI format. While the Indian cricket team is busy in the England tour for the five-match Test series, Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, Kohli is in the mood after the successful IPL 2025 campaign, where his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the IPL trophy for the first time.  

2025 Wimbledon: Joe Root, James Anderson, and Roger Federer are in Royal Box

Virat Kohli isn't the only one from the cricket world to be present on the eighth day of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. English legends Joe Root and Jimmy Anderson are also present, as they are present with the tennis legend Roger Federer in the Royal Box. 

Joe Root, Jimmy Anderson and Roger Federer are in the Royal Box at @Wimbledon 🫡 pic.twitter.com/S1SvJSnaWd

— England's Barmy Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) July 7, 2025

How cute it's ❤

Jimmy Anderson taking photos of Joe Root and his wife at Wimbledon 🇬🇧🎾 pic.twitter.com/NXmfKsmiOZ

— Suheem (@srhnation) July 7, 2025

Virat Kohli is currently in London, so it was no surprise to see him enjoying a day out at Wimbledon 2025. The former Indian Test captain, who announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this year, was seen watching the Men’s Round of 16 match between Novak Djokovic and Australia’s Alex de Minaur. Djokovic, last year’s finalist, didn’t disappoint. Even after losing the first set 1-6, he bounced back strongly to win the match in four sets: 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma at Wimbledon. ❤️

- Virushka Moments..!!!! pic.twitter.com/s9MJio5I0j

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 7, 2025

Many fans thought Kohli would travel to England for the five-match Test series against the hosts. But just before the squad was announced, he surprised everyone by stepping away from the longest format. After leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first IPL title in June 2025, Kohli headed to London to relax and spend time with his family.

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Virat isn’t someone who posts a lot on Instagram, but he recently gave fans a small update. A few days ago, he posted a story for India’s current Test captain, Shubman Gill, praising him for scoring 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test. Now, just two days later, Kohli was spotted at Centre Court with his wife Anushka Sharma. The two looked elegant in formal outfits as they watched the exciting match unfold. Other well-known faces like Joe Root, Roger Federer, and James Anderson were also seen in the crowd, making it a special day at Wimbledon.

In a touching gesture, Wimbledon honored Indian cricket great Virat Kohli after his Test cricket retirement. The official Instagram account of the elite tennis tournament posted a photo of Kohli, dressed in a suit and looking dignified, with the caption: "Congratulations on a glorious career in white, Virat Kohli." The post was a considerate respect for his glorious career in Test cricket, where a player normally dresses in white, following the dress code typically used at Wimbledon.

The post quickly went viral, bringing out emotional reactions from fans and followers around the world. The comments poured in, with broken-heart and heart emojis all reflecting people's similar reactions - admiration, sadness, and the end of an era. Kohli's influence is much greater than just the boundaries of cricket. He was an inspiration for a generation of athletes and sport lovers everywhere, known for his fierce determination on the field, his leadership, and consistency. The fact that Wimbledon—a tennis institution—recognised his career was big enough on its own to show how wide-ranging Kohli's reach goes.

A Legacy Beyond Cricket

For Wimbledon to do what it did, shows just how respected Kohli was away from cricket. An athlete in one sport celebrated by another sporting institution, with pride and grace, how often does this happen? Furthermore, that Kohli's legacy is not only within cricket. He exemplifies dedication, discipline, and charisma; he is an ambassador of excellence, and crosses sporting lines.

 

 

 

 

 

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As Kohli steps back from Test cricket, the tributes from around the world of sport reiterates just how important he has been. Wimbledon’s elegant message is not only a farewell, but a tribute to a sporting icon with a legacy that will continue inspire.

India skipper Rohit Sharma was full of emotions after the title-clinching seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday. Rohit, who finished the tournament as India’s highest run-getter, was visibly ecstatic as India ended their more than decade-long ICC title drought without legendary captain MS Dhoni.

Unique celebration gets appreciation

Just after securing the title, Rohit patted the ground multiple times and was also seen eating the soil of Kensington Oval’s pitch as Indian players continued their celebrations. The official social media account of Wimbledon shared pictures of Rohit and Novak Djokovic in similar actions, highlighting the similarity between the two sports greats. FIFA also posted about his trophy walk, comparing it to Lionel Messi’s. Netizens quickly noticed Rohit’s epic soil-eating celebration, reminiscent of Djokovic’s habit of eating grass after winning the Wimbledon Grand Slam. Rohit had previously admitted to being a Djokovic fan.

Rohit, who had played in each edition of the T20 World Cup, announced his retirement from T20Is, following the footsteps of his teammate Virat Kohli. Both players will continue to play ODI and Test cricket for the country.

India’s nerve-wracking Victory

In a nervy summit clash, the Men in Blue remained calm and composed in a pressure situation and successfully defended 176 despite Heinrich Klaasen’s fiery 52 off 27 balls. Hardik Pandya bagged the crucial dismissal and scripted a late fightback to help secure India’s second T20 World Cup title. India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah also built pressure from the other end, taking the wicket of Marco Jansen. Pandya returned to stamp his authority with the scalps of David Miller and Kagiso Rabada in the final over, restricting South Africa to 169/8 in 20 overs.

Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat first but were struggling at 34/3 after 4.3 overs, losing Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav inside the powerplay. However, Virat Kohli stepped up, playing an anchor knock of 76 off 59 balls, while Axar Patel scored 47 off 31 balls to take their total to 176/7.

India’s victory was a testament to their resilience and skill, with key performances from both the batting and bowling units. The celebrations that followed, especially Rohit’s unique gesture, added a memorable chapter to India’s cricketing history.