Former India captain Virat Kohli recently made his comeback in domestic cricket, featuring for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The batting maestro represented Delhi in two matches, where he smashed a century in the opener against Andhra and scored 77 runs in the second against Gujarat.
The 35-year-old was looking all set to score his next century in the fifty over domestic tournament before Vishal Jayswal stunned him with his spin bowling in the 22nd over of Delhi’s innings and got him stumped out.
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Kohli's advice to Jayswal
Jayswal, who picked up four wickets against Delhi in 10 overs, also got a chance to interact with Kohli after the conclusion of the fixture when he asked him for an autograph on the match ball. During the conversation, the chase-master praised Jayswal and told him to keep working and his opportunity will come.
"Achha ball daalta hai. Hard work karta reh. Opportunity aayega, wait kar and mehnat kar (You bowl really well. Keep working hard. Your opportunity will come — be patient and keep putting in the effort)," Jayswal told The Times of India when asked what Kohli told him after the match.
Jayswal on bowling plans against Kohli
Jayswal who, got nine wickets in 13 List A matches he played so far, said that he didn't make a perfect plan against Kohli.
“I didn’t have any specific plan against him. He’s a legend of the game. Just bowling to him is a huge moment, and there’s immense pressure when he’s at the crease. I spoke to him, and he gave me a lot of tips on how to remain calm under pressure, fitness, etc.," Jayswal said.
“Of course, I’m really happy to have dismissed him. Having a wicket like that next to your name is very special," he added.
Will Kohli play more VHT matches?
Kohli will likely to play one more VHT clash for Delhi on January 6th against Railways, depending on the Indian team camp for the New Zealand ODIs.
When will Kohli again feature for India?
Kohli, who already retired from Tests and T20Is, will now be seen featuring for India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand which is scheduled to start from January 11.