Virat Kohli receives a warm welcome in Colombo ahead of the ODI series against Sri Lanka

Jul 30, 2024

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Virat Kohli receives a warm welcome in Colombo ahead of the ODI series against Sri Lanka

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Indian star Virat Kohli has recently arrived in Colombo ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. His presence is particularly notable as it comes shortly after India‘s triumphant victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Following the World Cup win, Kohli, alongside teammates Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, making this ODI series even more significant for the cricketing legend.

Virat Kohli greeted by fans in Colombo

Cricket fans in Colombo were thrilled to witness the arrival of Indian cricket star Kohli. Kohli was warmly greeted by a throng of enthusiastic supporters, shaking hands and exchanging smiles with the excited crowd. The cricket icon’s arrival marks a significant moment ahead of the first One Day International (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and India, set to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 2, 2024.

Here is the video:

Virat Kohli With Fans At Colombo Airport.😍🤍#ViratKohli #INDvSL #SLvIND @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/a5zFusYPT8

— virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) July 29, 2024

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Kohli’s record against Sri Lanka

Historically, Kohli has performed exceptionally well against Sri Lanka. In his illustrious ODI career, he has amassed an impressive 13,848 runs, with 2,594 of those runs scored specifically against Sri Lanka. This remarkable achievement places him just behind Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the record for the most runs scored against Sri Lanka with 3,113. Kohli’s dominance in matches against Sri Lanka has been a consistent highlight of his career, and fans are eagerly anticipating his performance in the upcoming series.

India secures 2-0 lead in the T20I series

The three-match ODI series kicks off this Friday, with India already riding high on their recent success. India have dominated the ongoing T20I series against the host, securing a decisive 2-0 lead after winning the second T20I match. This victory has not only boosted the team’s morale but also set a competitive tone for the upcoming ODIs.