BGT 2024-25: Friendship like Jai-Veeru! How Virat Kohli and KL Rahul won the hearts of fans?
Xtra Time Web Desk: About a year ago, Ravichandran Ashwin was upset for not making it to the playing XI for the World Test Final. He openly stated that there are no friends in the Indian team. However, Ashwin's statement was far from the truth, as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul showed a perfect example of friendship. The two Indian stars displayed such camaraderie that it will surely warm your heart.
Kohli and Rahul demonstrated the depth of their bond off the field. They were like two brothers. Rahul had just sat down to eat in the dressing room when Kohli suddenly appeared. Rahul offered to share his meal, and Kohli sat down next to him, sharing the food.
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Due to rain, the first day of the Brisbane Test was almost completely washed out, with only 13.2 overs played. Australia, batting first, scored 28 runs without losing a wicket. It was during the rain break that this beautiful moment of friendship between Rahul and Kohli was captured in the Indian dressing room.
KL Rahul shared his lunch with Virat Kohli ????.#KLRahul pic.twitter.com/Ev3CgZY8q7
As Rahul opened his lunchbox, Kohli arrived and sat next to him. Rahul offered him some of his food, and Kohli took a bite. The two chatted and finished the meal together. This heartwarming moment was shown on the giant screen in the stadium, and Indian fans cheered with applause. The video later went viral on social media, with many calling Rahul and Kohli "brothers from another mother."
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul spotted sharing lunch during the rain delay????????
A glimpse of the strong bond between them! ????????#ViratKohli #KLRahul #AUSvIND #India #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/mznWYOeWNj
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India and Australia have played two Tests so far. In the first Test in Perth, India won by 295 runs, with Kohli scoring a century in the second innings. Rahul also performed well opening the batting in Rohit Sharma's absence. However, both Kohli and Rahul failed to score in the day-night Test in Adelaide, where Australia won by 10 wickets, leveling the series. With the third Test's first day washed out due to rain, there are still four days left in the game, with more rain expected. The outcome of this match could impact both teams' chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.
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