Star batter Virat Kohli was a notable absentee from India’s first coaching session forward of the T20 World Cup. Workforce India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, educated in New York earlier this week with a lightweight cardio session. The Indian crew additionally hit the nets on Thursday, however there have been no indicators of Kohli at any of the periods to date. After Kohli didn’t journey with the crew to the Large Apple, a number of experiences emerged on social media, claiming that the previous India captain had requested for a break from the BCCI following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League.

It had additionally been reported that Kohli would miss India’s warm-up recreation in opposition to Bangladesh on June 1. Amid suspense round Kohli’s absence, the star batter was noticed on the Mumbai airport on Thursday night time.

In a viral video, Kohli interacted with the paparazzi outdoors the airport, and in addition signed autographs for followers.

Virat Kohli giving autograph to followers on the airport.

Good Gesture by King Kohli pic.twitter.com/FPRvP0FaBv

— Virat Kohli Fan Membership (@Trend_VKohli) May 30, 2024

VIRAT KOHLI HAS LEFT FOR THE USA.

– The GOAT of T20 World Cups is coming…!!!pic.twitter.com/EpSnUHx3zw

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 30, 2024

VIRAT KOHLI ON THE WAY TO NEW YORK…!!!!

– It is time to rule the T20I WC once more. pic.twitter.com/oXmII9D0An

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 30, 2024

Virat Kohli giving autographs to younger followers on the airport earlier than leaving for New York. What a person #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/5D8S98CKtt

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) May 30, 2024

It was anticipated that Kohli would journey to New York with the primary batch of gamers after RCB’s elimination from the IPL. Nevertheless, he was nowhere to be seen within the images and movies shared on social media.

The 35-year-old has been the spine of India’s batting line-up for the reason that final decade. His information on the ICC occasions are spectacular. Within the final ODI World Cup in 2023, he broke legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s well-known document after amassing 765 runs within the single version of the event to clinch the Participant of the Match accolade.

The precise-handed batter, who can be the best run-getter in T20Is, will eye to copy his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 type within the T20 extravaganza after ending the cash-rich league as the highest run-scorer. The 35-year-old will play a vital position in India’s marketing campaign within the event.

(With IANS Inputs)