India’s batting superstar Virat Kohli was spotted with a young and stylish look arriving at Delhi airport on Tuesday (October 14) morning.
The 36-year-old was residing in London, along with his wife Anushka Sharma and Kids Vamika and Akaay, after the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. But the batting stalwart returned to the Indian soil after four months.
Soon, fans started comparing the coincidence of Kohli’s arrival on Gautam Gambhir’s birthday.
With less than a week left for the 3-match ODI series against Australia, Kohli will now reunite with his long-time teammate Rohit Sharma and other players in the 50-overs squad led by Shubman Gill for the forthcoming clash against Australia.
Virat Kohli’s Recent Look Becomes Viral On Social Media
The recent video saw Virat Kohli leaving Delhi airport. Ardent fans were eager to glimpse the Cricket King’s arrival, sporting a black beard and dyed black hair, wearing round-shaped spectacles.
Moreover, his dressing style grabbed the attention of fans, as he wore a black shirt, white colored loose formal pants, and shoes of the same color.
The photos and videos continue to become trending on social media, where the veteran batter was surrounded by security officers.
However, Virat, due to time limitations, couldn’t respond to fans’ selfie requests. He had no choice and quickly got into the car and moved away from the location.
Why Kohli Arrived in Delhi Ahead of India’s Departure to Australia?
Virat Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, will join the other members of the team in Delhi before they fly out to Australia ahead of the first ODI scheduled on October 19 (Sunday) in Perth.
BCCI’s closest source confirmed that the Indian squad, divided into two batches, will depart Australia on Wednesday (October 15), with each of them travelling in the morning and evening separately.
However, the players’ overseas travel will depend on the available tickets in the business class range for a transcontinental flight.
A Connection Between Kohli’s Arrival on Gambhir’s Birthday
Former Indian cricketer and the Indian team’s current head coach Gautam Gambhir celebrated his 44th birthday on October 14, 2025.
However, he received a special gift in the form of India’s 7-wicket triumph over West Indies in the recently concluded second test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Also, this victory sealed the 2-match test series with a 2-0 win.
Coincidentally, on the same day, Virat Kohli arrived in Delhi, leading fans to assume he was there to celebrate his former teammate Gambhir’s birthday.
RCB’s Post on Gautam Gambhir’s Birthday Grabbed Fans’ Attention
While Virat Kohli’s arrival on Gautam Gambhir’s birthday sparked speculation and scrutiny about the duo’s relationship both on and off the field, RCB’s heartfelt note caught fans’ attention.
Kohli and Gambhir’s bonding includes a mix of memorable and aggressive moments, such as from winning the ODI World Cup 2011 to the on-field verbal spats.
However, both the Delhi cricketers reunited only when Gambhir became Team India’s all-format head coach. To date, the true nature of their bonding remains an unsolved puzzle to the entire cricket world.
RCB shared a picture on its social media handle where vintage Kohli and Gambhir were spotted together in a single frame. The franchise’s unique idea of wishing the head coach— a spicy throwback to Kohli and Gambhir’s early cricketing days. And the post received countless reactions from fans.
Why is the Upcoming Australian Tour Important For Kohli?
Virat Kohli played his last game for India during the Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 09, and after seven months, the veteran batter will be donning the blue jersey once again.
Also, he was away from competitive cricket for four months after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 trophy for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
While there are speculations on Kohli’s international cricket retirement, the upcoming series could enhance his selection chances for the ODI World Cup 2027.
Also, the ODI series marks the on-field comeback of the duo combination Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from T20Is and tests to solely focus on their 50-overs career.
With 2.5 years left for the 2027 World Cup, it becomes essential for Ro-Ko to stay fit and aim for a successful run with the bat in the Australian tour.
Final Opinion
A certain set of fans claims that Virat Kohli arrived in India to celebrate Gautam Gambhir’s birthday. But the reality is that the former captain, along with Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, had to collaborate with the ODI in New Delhi before travelling to Perth on Wednesday morning. Overall, the get-together in Delhi is just a formality ahead of the travel, as well as a symbolic representation of responsibilities being passed on.