Virat Kohli is the most popular cricketer in the world at present and he has more followers on social media than any other cricker. Virat is a global superstar and he is even popular in countries where cricket isn't followed much. The Indian legend has a staggering 271 million followers on Instagram.
Virat is in Australia for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and his aura has taken over Adelaide. The fans are gathering at Team India's practice sessions in numbers. On Tuesday (December 3), the 'Virat fever' took over Adelaide and 100s of fans who had gathered at the venue to see India's practice cheered for him.
Virat was accompanied by Shubman Gill as he was walking towards the nets. The ardent fans were eager to get a glimpse of the former India captain and their wish was fulfilled. Virat didn't play in the practice match against the Prime Minister's XI and the fans couldn't see him in action.
Gill Felt Virat Kohli's Aura pic.twitter.com/YuXXl3bOLG
— Gaurav (@Melbourne__82) December 3, 2024
Virat returned to form in the series opener in Perth and slammed a century. The fans will hope that Virat continues his form and plays another big knock in Adelaide.
Virat Kohli's dream run in Adelaide
Adelaide has always been a happy hunting ground for Virat and he is India's highest run-scorer there. The right-handed batsman has piled up 509 runs in only 4 Tests there. Virat has a solid average of 63.62. He has 3 centuries and a half-century in Adelaide.
Virat scored his maiden Test ton at this venue in the 2011/12 series. There was no looking back for him after that and he cemented his spot in the Test team. In the 2014/15 series, Virat slammed 2 centuries in Adelaide.
Meanwhile, the 2nd India-Australia Test match will be played with pink balls from December 6 to 10. Rohit Sharma has reached Australia and he will lead the visiting team. India won the first game and are 1-0 ahead in the five-match series.