Internet Desk: Just before the ODI international series opener against England, India’s newly appointed captain in all formats Virat Kohli was in a playful mood at Pune’s MCA Stadium on Thursday.
The 28-year-old right-hander, who is called “King Kohli” by his fans for his achievements on the field, met Prince in Pune on Thursday.
Prince is a security dog which was at the stadium doing duty. After India’s practice, Kohli spent time with Prince.
The official Twitter handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted 3 pictures with the caption – “When Skipper @imVkohli took some time off to meet Prince.”
When Skipper @imVkohli took some time off to meet Prince pic.twitter.com/7ROMY8FUjh
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 12, 2017
Kohli, who is known as an animal lover, often posts pictures on his Instagram with his pet dog Bruno. Last month, in Chennai, during India-England Test match, Kohli was seen with security dogs and one of the photos showed him giving water to them.
Former India’s limited overs cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni too is a self proclaimed ‘absolute pet-lover’.
It’s not just Dhoni but his wife, Sakshi, is also an animal lover.
Mrs Dhoni has ‘adopted’ two female and one male street dog. She named the male ‘Sultan’ and it was much appreciated among social networking fans.
Time and again the man with the Midas touch has made known his affection for dogs through social networking sites.
Sports stars have many ways to relax; some like music, while some like to sleep it off.
But when it comes to the smashing wicketkeeper-batsman of Team India, he wears his love for dogs on his sleeves.
Dhoni adopted a rescued stray pup from the ‘Hope and Animal Trust’ in Ranchi.
India and England will face off in the 1st ODI in Pune on Sunday (January 15). It will be the first ODI for Kohli as all three formats captain of Team India. He last week took over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who stepped down from the limited overs leadership role after 10 years.