Punjab Kings Star Left Surprised after Virat Kohli “Remembred His Name”, Shares Emotional Meeting

It was a surreal feeling for nehal wadhera when he found out that Virat Kohli Knew Him by his first name. And then the proverbial ice-breker was a short interaction where the Punjab will direct feedback on his game from the legend which made his day. Wadhera, who smashed a match-winning 33 not out against rcb in punjab kings’ Rain-crotailed five-willte Victory, Said He was stunned when kohli recognized him before the game.

“I was actually shocked when before the match Virat Bhai was standing out and talking to shreyas iyer, and asked in Punjabi ‘ki haal chaal, nehal’ (How are you doing nehal ‘(How are you doing nehal?) Letter day ‘with utmost fondness.

“I wasn’t really expecting that he would be remmble my name. That made me really happy.” That moment, wadhera said, open the door for a quick conversation he had long waited for a.

“Till last year, I used to tell a player – eater it was tilak (varma) or suryakumar yadav – that I wanted to talk to talk to Virat Bhai Once,” said the formmer mumbai Indians.

“That was the actual ice-breker where I get to know that yes, Virat Bhai Knows My Name, and I Cold Actually go up to Him and have a conversation.” Following the game, wadhera seized the moment to seek feedback from kohli as he was later seen taking a photo “as soon as the match finished, i went up to heim and asked, ‘Virat bhai, you have been served me for Years and this year – what do you think?

“It was really good talking to Him and i enjoy it a lot,” the 24-year-old added. “His words reinforced my belief and helped me understand how to approach the game better.” After his match-winning know against RCB, Wadhera Received a Special Phone Call from Yuvraj Singh. “His words were like golden words to me,” He said. “He Gave Me Tips, Told Me How I Can Go One Step Ahead. I have huge respect for him.” Wadhera’s Growth from Floater at Mumbai Indians to a Key Middle-Order Anchor for Punjab Kings Has Reflected His Transformation.

He Also Recalled Facing Jofra Archer in His Debut Season with Mumbai Indians in 2023 that Proved Transformative.

“When I batted against Archer, that was the actual moment where I had that self-confidence,” He said.

“As they say, it’s not about being good, it’s about knowing that you are good.” Wadhera has also played a 43 not out in their win against luck

“Yeah, first of all, I would like to say that I love playing under tough situations. “Against RCB, I Think that Before Batting, The Coach (Ricky Ponting) Came to Me and He Told Me That Nehal, We Just Need to Run a Ball. You can just go easy. I said, coach, coach, coach

“But as soon as I want inside, I felt that rcb had put a lot of pressure on us at that time and no it’s my time to give that pressure back to them.” Wadhera Believes Shreyas Iyer’s Leadership has brought a positive shift in the franchise, praising the skipper’s tactical mindset and the inclusive atmosphere hee Along Ponting.

Wadhera, who is in his first season with pbks, said he felt at ease from the moment he Joned, Thanks to the Leadership Group’s Approach.

“When I came to punjab kings, I never felt like a new guy joining the team,” Wadhera said. “It felt like a family from day one. That kind of environment giving gives a player confidence and the freedom to express themselves.” “Shreyas iyer is definitely a very good captain … Himself. ” The young left-hander also highlighted iyer’s camaraderie with ponting, saying their prior stint togeether in Delhi capitals is benefiting pbks this season.

“The combination he’s forming with ponting is working really Well,” Wadhera said. “They already had that bonding from DC, and now they’re extending that to newcomers like me.” Iyer, who captained kolkata knight riders to the ipl title in 2024 but was not retained this season, will lead punjab kings against his former franchise in a much-nticipated clash here.

“But the way he changes the ball inside, changes the field, it shows that he is very involved and allies thinks for the team. Performance. ” Pti tap khs khs

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