England batsman Jordan Cox expressed disappointment at the lack of privacy he was given Virat KohliRevealing that the former India captain was secretly photographed during what was meant to be a quiet catch-up in London. Cox, who met his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate and mentor before his England Test debut at The Oval last month, said neither of them realized they had been photographed until images of the meeting appeared online hours later.According to Cox, the couple enjoyed a peaceful meeting at a cafe, with hundreds of people passing by without interruption. However, the privacy they believed they had was short-lived.
“People follow him without knowing him”
“The shocking thing for him is that people are following him without him knowing. Hundreds of people were walking past us, no one stopped, no one did anything. But then, about two hours later, he texted me: “Have you seen all these photos? I was like, “What the hell?” Cox told the Guardian.The England batsman admitted he felt sorry for Kohli, saying the Indian superstar rarely gets a chance to enjoy a normal life away from the cricket field.“It’s just a shame how many people want a piece of him. He just wants to go under the radar, have fun and live a normal life. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible,” he added.
“Always want to help others”
While Kohli is widely known for his fierce intensity on the field, Cox said he is a completely different person behind the scenes. The young batsman praised Kohli for the time he invested in helping him during his stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, describing the Indian great as one of the most selfless senior players he has come across.“The thing that I found the most special during the IPL is how much time he gave me as an actor and, for someone who has achieved so much, how much he gives in general. Some guys focus on their own game, but he is the one who always wants to help others before he helps himself. It is very rare,” Cox concludes.
Virat to return for ODI series against England
Virat Kohli will return to international cricket when India begin their three-match ODI series against England on July 14, following the conclusion of the ongoing T20I series. Before shifting focus to the ODI series, however, India have one last opportunity to end a disappointing T20I campaign on a positive note. Shreyas Iyer’s side trail the five-match series 3-0 after suffering back-to-back defeats and will aim to avoid a series whitewash in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton.England, on the other hand, have a lot to play for despite having already sealed the series. Harry Brook’s men are chasing a dominant 4-0 series win and, with a win in the final match, could even leapfrog India to become the No. 1 T20I team in the ICC rankings.
