WATCH | 'Kisme lagani hain aag?': Virat Kohli's epic chat with paparazzi goes viral ahead of New Zealand Test series

Former India captain Virat Kohli has arrived in India for the upcoming three-Test match series against New Zealand which is scheduled to start from October 16. He was spotted at Mumbai airport surrounded by paparazzi some clicked his pictures, others tried to engage with him in a casual conversation. Just as Virat was leaving, one of the paparazzi said "BGT mein aag lagani hai (You have to light up the Border-Gavaskar Trophy)", with the comment leaving the Indian cricket team superstar stumped.

Kohli even asked what exactly the paparazzi had said, saying: "kismien (what do I have to light up?)". The paparazzi then said "BGT mein (in Border-Gavaskar Trophy". Virat then nodded and got inside the car. Here's the clip:

Kohli last featured for India in the recently concluded two-Test match series against Bangladesh where he failed to score in the first Test match and in the second Test Kohli scored 47 and 29 not out respectively. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will most likely to announce India's squad for the New Zealand Test series on October 11 (today). As per Sports Tak's sources, the same team that featured against Bangladesh will be picked up for the red-ball series against BlackCaps. 

Kohli will look to get his mojo back in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand because he will be the vital cog for India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 where India will look for a win hat trick on Australian soil. 

However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma will likely miss one Test match in the Australia series as he asked for a break from BCCI. 

India vs Australia Schedule

The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia is set to kick off on November 22, with the first Test taking place in Perth.

The second Test will be held from December 6 to 10 at Adelaide Oval, featuring the thrilling day-night format under the stadium's lights. Following that, the action moves to The Gabba in Brisbane for the third Test, scheduled for December 14 to 18.

The series will then reach a pivotal moment with the traditional Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, running from December 26 to 30.

Finally, the fifth and concluding Test will unfold at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7, promising an exhilarating finish to this captivating series.