The 60th match of IPL 2025 will be played between gujarat Titans and delhi Capitals today. Before this match, gujarat team's fast bowler Ishant Sharma has said a big thing about Virat Kohli. Ishant said that 'Virat will be a star for the rest of the people, for me he will remain Chiku'. Ishant Sharma and Virat Kohli's friendship is also seen on the field. The friendship of these two players is also liked by their fans.

What did Ishant Sharma say about Virat Kohli?

Ishant Sharma told that he and virat kohli have been together since the time of U17 and both of them have also played together for the senior indian team. Ishant told that Virat is his childhood friend. Both these legendary players of india made their debut for the indian team in the late 2000s. However, before virat kohli, Ishant Sharma's place in the senior indian team was confirmed.

Used to save money and take it home

Ishant Sharma narrated an anecdote of his friendship with Virat Kohli. Ishant said that 'When Virat and I used to go for U-19, we used to see how much money we had. Then we used to eat food with that money and the money of TA i.e. Travel Allowance, we used to save and take it back home'.

Ishant-Virat's bond

Ishant Sharma said that 'Virat is different for everyone and is different for me. My bond with him is the same as before. Whenever we meet, we talk less about cricket and more about jokes'. Ishant Sharma said that 'I never felt that he is a star player for me, because we both used to live together, sleep together, so he is still my Cheeku for me'.

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Balasahana Suresh

19/05/2025 10:12 AM