Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is no stranger to receiving love and admiration from fans across the globe for his exceptional skills and remarkable innings on the field. However, it is not often that a player’s talent touches the hearts of the opposing team’s family members. This heartwarming incident occurred when West Indies wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva’s mother couldn’t contain her excitement and emotions upon meeting Virat Kohli.
In a video that has gone viral on the internet, Joshua Da Silva’s mother can be seen hugging Virat Kohli and breaking down in tears out of sheer joy to meet the cricketing maestro. It turns out that Joshua’s mother is a devoted fan of Virat Kohli and holds him in high regard, considering him as one of the finest batsmen of their lifetime.
In a stump mic conversation, Joshua revealed that his mother had informed him about her plan to watch the match just to witness Virat Kohli’s brilliance in action. Overwhelmed with surprise and happiness, Joshua couldn’t believe his mother’s dedication to seeing the Indian captain play.
On Day 2 of the India vs. West Indies second Test match, Joshua Da Silva’s mother was present in the stands to witness her cricket idol in action. To her delight, Virat Kohli displayed his batting prowess and scored a sensational century, contributing significantly to Team India’s comfortable score of 438 in the first innings.
Unfortunately, rain interrupted Day 3 of the India vs. West Indies Test match, causing a delay in the game at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. At the time, West Indies was playing at a score of 117/2, with spinner Ravindra Jadeja and debutant Mukesh Kumar securing one wicket each. Team India was leading by 321 runs, setting an exciting and promising tone for the rest of the match.
This heartwarming encounter between Joshua Da Silva’s mother and Virat Kohli exemplifies the powerful impact that sportsmanship and cricketing excellence can have, transcending boundaries and bringing joy to fans from different nations.
