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Djokovic: Kohli's fame made me follow cricket
21 Apr
Summary
- Novak Djokovic stated Virat Kohli inspired him to follow cricket.
- Djokovic admires Kohli and hopes to visit India soon.
- Djokovic previously played cricket with Steve Smith in 2024.
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has shared that Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is the primary reason he started following the sport. Djokovic expressed deep admiration and respect for Kohli, stating that the cricketer's influence led him to engage more with cricket.
Djokovic hopes to visit India soon and desires to connect with Kohli for a friendly session, potentially playing both tennis and cricket. This follows a similar experience in 2024 when he played cricket and tennis with Steve Smith at the Rod Laver Arena.
He also conveyed his love and appreciation for his Indian fans, who have consistently supported him. Djokovic feels a strong connection to India and expressed a fervent wish to visit the country for an event or match, emphasizing his desire to share positive vibes through sport.
