When Virat Kohli’s ‘Dilli’ spirit kicks in
Although Virat Kohli’s visits to his hometown have become less frequent recently, the passionate ‘Dilli’ spirit inside him still surfaces on the cricket field from time to time.
Despite not playing many matches in his native Delhi over the past six years – with his appearances limited to a Test, an ODI, and a single IPL game, all in 2023 – and a recent Ranji Trophy match hinting at a return, Kohli’s characteristic free-spirited Delhi aggression remains evident. Even as a seasoned player with two ICC trophies in the last year and having retired from T20Is, he still engages fiercely in the IPL. He finds moments that uniquely ignite his competitive drive and continues to provide strong competition to the league’s top batsmen in the race for the Orange Cap.
