“Thought It Was Fake Account”: Virat Kohli on Receiving DM From Novak Djokovic

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli recently shared insights into his friendship with Serbian tennis sensation Novak Djokovic, highlighting the organic nature of their connection. In a video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli revealed that their communication started when he randomly messaged Djokovic on Instagram, only to discover that Djokovic had messaged him first.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Virat Kohli 🤝 Novak Djokovic

Two 🐐 🐐, one special bond 💙

Virat Kohli shares the story about his newest "text buddy" 👌👌 – By @ameyatilak#TeamIndia | @imVkohli | @DjokerNole | @AustralianOpen

𝙋.𝙎. – "Hey Novak 👋 – Good luck at AO" pic.twitter.com/PEPQnydwJB

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 14, 2024

Their camaraderie has grown over time, with Djokovic even congratulating Kohli on his 50th ODI century during the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand. Kohli expressed mutual admiration, emphasizing the positive message their friendship sends to the next generation.

Kohli acknowledged Djokovic’s achievements, passion for fitness and expressed a desire to meet him in person, possibly over a cup of coffee. Reflecting on a viral video featuring Djokovic playing cricket, Kohli humorously stated that Djokovic handles a bat better than cricketers handle a racquet.

Sending best wishes for Djokovic’s Australian Open defence, Kohli praised Australia as his favourite place to play cricket, anticipating strong support from the Aussie crowd.

Djokovic reciprocated the sentiment, expressing admiration for Kohli’s career and achievements. He shared his desire to revisit India, praising the country’s rich history, culture, and spirituality.

Both athletes, legends in their respective sports, boast impressive records. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, aims to secure his 25th title at the Australian Open. Meanwhile, Kohli’s cricket accolades include World Cup victories and numerous individual honors.

As Kohli returns to T20Is after a year, representing India against Afghanistan, fans eagerly anticipate his performance in the upcoming match.