NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s bond with his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma is no secret as he often talks about his immense contribution to what he has achieved in international cricket.
Kohli might have tasted success at the highest level but the former India skipper exhibited a perfect example of still sticking to his roots.
Ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore‘s IPL 2023 match against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, Kohli caught up with Sharma and touched his feet in a heartwarming gesture.
“A wholesome meet & greet. @imVkohli catches up with his childhood coach,” IPL tweeted.

Sharma recently spoke about the fearless and passionate attitude of Kohli in the latest episode of RCB Bold Diaries where he narrated an incident from his junior days when Virat went against his mother and the coach’s advice to face players much older than him despite getting hit on the chest with the ball at the academy in West Delhi.
“On May 30, 1998, he came to me with his brother and father. Within a few days, we could see that he was different from others, a very active and very naughty guy. He was determined and dedicated and wanted to dominate from the first day. He had a tremendous self-belief that he can do anything,” revealed Kohli’s childhood coach Sharma.

“Junior teammates could never get Virat out so he came to me and said he wanted to play in the senior group. Despite my hesitation, he kept insisting and then I decided to give him a chance. I was also irritated but he played well. Though he once got hit on the chest, he told his mother I’ll play with seniors only come what may. He’s special and has god-gifted talent. He has been playing bold from a very young age,” added Sharma.
The coach also recalled a special moment he shared with Virat Kohli. “When Virat Kohli became the captain in all formats, he called me & said ‘Sir, I used to come on cycle keeping the kit bag on the front, then we wouldn’t have thought I would reach here’ – That was a very emotional moment,” he revealed.