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India\u2019s batting superstar Virat Kohli and Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan may represent two rival teams, but their bond off the field has won many hearts several times. Recently, Shadab Khan recalled that Virat Kohli is very different from the person he had seen on television.<\/p>\n
Despite the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, Kohli and Shadab have shared friendly moments during the Asia Cup and the ICC tournaments and made the headlines. Earlier, Sanat Sangwan recalls how Virat Kohli inspired him during their memorable Ranji Trophy game<\/a>.<\/p>\n Speaking on the Beard Before Wicket show, Shadab Khan has revealed an interesting detail about his relationship with Virat Kohli. The Pakistan all-rounder also shared how Kohli surprised him during their first meeting and how their conversations took a special turn after the Indian batting legend found out that he could speak Punjabi.<\/p>\n Shadab shared on the show: \u201cWhen I played against Virat for the first time, he surprised me because the way we see him on TV is completely different from how he is in person. He asked me if I spoke Punjabi, and I said yes. Since then, he has started speaking Punjabi with me. Now, whenever we meet, he just talks to me in Punjabi.\u201d<\/p>\n Although Kohli was already a legend of the game, his friendly behavior left Shadab surprised. The Pakistan all-rounder shared, \u201cHe was already a legend of the game at that time, so the way he spoke to me really surprised me. I had seen his aggression and everything on the field, but when I met him in person, he was completely different.\u201d<\/p>\n Shadab Khan on his bond with Virat Kohli. (Beard Before Wicket) “When I played against Virat for the first time, he surprised me because the way we see him on TV is completely different from how he is in person. He asked me if I spoke Punjabi, and I said yes. Since then, he has started speaking Punjabi with me. Now, whenever we meet, he just talks to me in Punjabi. He was already a legend of the game at that time, so the way he spoke to me really surprised me. I had seen his aggression and everything on the field, but when I met him in person, he was completely different.”<\/p>\n \u2014 Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Virat Kohli recently played in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies at home. The former Indian captain scored an unbeaten 139 in the first match, made 29 runs in the second, and was dismissed for a golden duck in the third ODI on October 3, as India lost by five wickets.<\/p>\nVirat Kohli speaks Punjabi with Pakistan star Shadab Khan<\/h2>\n
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Virat Kohli and Shadab Khan’s recent performances<\/h2>\n