Virat Kohli Mobbed in Vadodara: Fans Swarm Star Cricketer Ahead of India-New Zealand ODI

• Virat Kohli was mobbed by a huge crowd of fans upon his arrival in Vadodara for the first ODI against New Zealand.
• Security struggled to manage the overwhelming fan presence as Kohli tried to move, appearing slightly uncomfortable.
• Kohli is in excellent form, having scored centuries and half-centuries in recent international series and the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• He has joined India's ODI squad and will not play further matches for Delhi in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• The first ODI between India and New Zealand is scheduled for January 11 in Vadodara, with subsequent matches in Rajkot and Indore.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli's immense popularity led to a fan frenzy in Vadodara before the India-New Zealand ODI.