Piyush Chawla Reflects on Enduring Friendship with Virat Kohli
Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has shared his insights into his long-standing friendship with Virat Kohli, revealing that their bond remains as strong as ever despite Kohli’s rise to fame.
Chawla, who has known Kohli since their days in the under-19 cricket circuit, described their relationship as “great camaraderie.” He recalled a recent encounter with Kohli during the Asia Cup, where the former Indian captain approached him for a casual chat and food order.
“Virat Kohli is still the same as me as he was 10-15 years before,” Chawla said. “My experience with him is always good.”
Chawla’s comments contrast with those of another veteran Indian leg-spinner, Amit Mishra, who recently expressed that Kohli’s rise to fame had impacted their interactions. Mishra claimed that Kohli had become more distant and less approachable.
However, Chawla maintained that Kohli’s personality has remained unchanged. “He has the same conversations with us that we used to have 10-15 years ago,” he said.
Despite Kohli’s recent struggles in white-ball cricket, Chawla remains confident in his abilities. He believes that Kohli will return to form and continue to be a force in international cricket.
“He’s a great player, and he’s going to come back stronger,” Chawla said. “He’s a fighter, and he’s going to prove himself again.”
Kohli is currently taking a brief break from cricket to spend time with his family in London. He is expected to return to action during the upcoming Bangladesh series in September.
