Virat Kohli Takes Big Step for Future Cricketers with Academy Launch
Virat Kohli was recently invited to inaugurate a new branch of the West Delhi Cricket Academy. He visited a school for the same, where he was greeted by Rohan Jaitley and his childhood coach. Kohli cut the ribbon of the academy and even gave a speech at the venue.
All the young stars who want to become a player like Virat Kohli now have a bright opportunity. The King himself has inaugurated a new academy, which is a branch of the West Delhi Cricket Academy, the same place where he started his journey in the game.
The new branch of the academy has been inaugurated at the DPS RK Puram, giving a delight to the young talents. Virat Kohli was invited for this special occasion, where he joined his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma and Rohan Jaitley. He joined Rohan to light the candle on this special occasion, and pray for the success of the academy.
Virat Kohli with Rohan Jaitley inaugurated a branch of West Delhi cricket academy. pic.twitter.com/k8fTzGzotP
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Along with that, another special moment was captured on camera, involving Virat Kohli. He cut the ribbon of the newly inaugurated academy along with his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma. This shows that even though Kohli has been a global icon in the game, he has still not forgotten the roots which shaped him.
Our Take
Kohli's childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, continues to be a crucial part of his journey. While Kohli has worked with several coaches such as Ravi Shastri, Anil Kumble, Gautam Gambhir, and more, the role of Rajkumar Sharma will remain vital. He shaped Kohli to help him stand where he is now, and Kohli knows well how to stand up for his coach whenever needed. And with him being the face of the game, the young talents will surely show a lot of interest in the branches of the West Delhi Cricket Academy.