In January, when Virat Kohli turned out for a Ranji Trophy game in New Delhi, chaos followed. Thousands swarmed the gates to watch their hometown hero, forcing organisers into uncharted territory - a domestic match that felt like an international spectacle. From his dismissal to his lunch choices, everything revolved around the Delhi boy who grew up under the Kotla lights.
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On Thursday, that same boy will walk into his second home – the Adelaide Oval – perhaps for the last time in his international career.
Even as an overseas star, Kohli is greeted like a local: Adelaide Oval rolled out the love, saying, "Don't be a stranger, mate," to its favourite son.
All smiles from Virat Kohli at Adelaide Oval
One of cricket’s true icons, Virat Kohli returns to his beloved ground — training here for what may be his final appearance in international colours at Adelaide Oval.
It has been an honour and a privilege to welcome one of the pic.twitter.com/GxCAWKSgOM — SACA News (@SACAnews) October 21, 2025
Sachin had Wankhede. Dhoni had Chepauk. Kohli?
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