Cricketer Virat Kohli upon his arrival at Vadodara Airport ahead of India's ODI cricket series with New Zealand, Gujarat, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. PTI
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Virat Kohli Mobbed by Frenzied Fans in Vadodara Ahead of New Zealand ODI Series

  • Star batter Virat Kohli was swarmed by a massive crowd of fans upon his arrival at Vadodara Airport.
  • Security personnel struggled to manage the fan frenzy as Kohli moved towards his car, appearing frustrated.
  • Kohli is in Vadodara for the opening ODI of India's three-match series against New Zealand, starting January 11.
  • The ODI series will be played in Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore, followed by five T20Is.
  • Kohli, in excellent form, has a strong record against New Zealand, with 1,657 runs and six centuries in 33 ODIs.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli's arrival in Vadodara for the New Zealand ODI series sparked a fan frenzy, highlighting his immense popularity.

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