World Cup 2019: Cricket Can Make A Difference To Children’s Lives, Says Virat Kohli

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: India captain Virat Kohli spent time with school kids from Southampton at the Ageas Bowl ahead of their next match against Afghanistan. Kohli said it's an honor to be part of an an initiative that helps kids enjoy the sport.
World Cup 2019: Cricket Can Make A Difference To Children’s Lives, Says Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli alongside Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya went through a night with school kids from Southampton at a cricket facility composed by the International Cricket Council at the Ageas Bowl.

Kohli connected with the school kids and was spotted marking signatures for the hopeful cricketers at the notorious scene. Any semblance of Pandya, Rahul, and Pant occupied with some fun exercises with the school kids on Thursday.

Addressing Cricket World Cup after the cricket facility, Virat Kohli said it was a respect for the Indian cricketers to impart the energy for the game to the children in Southampton.

Focusing on that cricket is a "decent instructor", Virat Kohli likewise reviewed one of his most punctual recollections of playing the game as a tyke.

"Most punctual recollections are clearly playing like this in a recreation center and just truly having a fabulous time and playing for the delight of playing sport. Cricket can improve youngsters' lives. It truly improves you as a person, I accept. It causes you to experience stages that are fundamentally the same as life itself," Kohli said.

"You understand downfalls, understand good phases and how to come back from difficult times. I think cricket is a good teacher.

"The young men were making the most of their time. The young ladies were extremely focussed. They had a sharp eye for the game, had extraordinary ball sense. "I see the outright delight in their countenances and in their eyes. In the event that we contribute our bit, it's an incredible, significant privilege for us."

Virat Kohli will lead Team India in their fifth World Cup 2019 match against Afghanistan on Saturday at the Ageas Bowl where they had beaten South Africa in their opening game.

Kohli and his men are enjoying a 5-day break between games at the World Cup. India is heading into the tie vs Afghanistan after having thrashed Pakistan by 89 runs (DLS) on Sunday in Manchester.

India is as of now at the fourth spot of the 10-group World Cup table with 7 points from 4 diversions. Kohli's men are solid to meet all requirements for the semi-last of the World Cup, having come up with compelling performances so far.

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