Punjab Kings Star surprised after Virat Kohli shared “his name remembered”, after sharing an emotional meeting

This was a real feeling for Nehal Vaidhera when he came to know that Virat Kohli knew him by his first name. And then the cosmic snow-breaker was a small conversation, where the youth of Punjab received direct reactions from their game, which made them the day. Vaidhera, who won 33 who won a match against RCB in a five-wicket victory of Punjab Kings, said that he was stunned when Kohli identified him before the game.

“I was really really shocked when Virat Bhai was standing out before the match and was talking to Shreyas Iyer, and was asked in Punjabi’s Hell Chal, Nehal ‘(how are you Nehal?) (How are you Nehal?)?

“I really didn’t expect that he would remember my name. It really hurt me.” At that moment, Wadera said, opened the door for a quick conversation, which he waited for a long time.

Former Mumbai Indians said, “Till last year, I used to tell a player – either it was Tilak (Verma) or Surya Bhai (Suryakumar Yadav) – that I once wanted to talk to Virat Bhai.”

“It was a real ice-breaker where I came to know that yes, Virat Bhai knows my name, and I can really go to him and interact.” After the game, Vaidhera seized the moment to take a response from Kohli because he was later seen taking a photo “As soon as the match ended, I went to them and asked, ‘Virat bhai, you have seen me for the last two years and this year – what do you think?

The 24 -year -old said, “It was really talking to him and I enjoyed it a lot.” “His words strengthened my belief and helped me understand how to watch the game better.” After winning his match against RCB, Wadera received a special call from Yuvraj Singh. “His words were like golden words to me,” he said. “He suggested me, told me how I can go one step ahead. I have great respect for him.” The growth of Vaidhera from floater in Mumbai Indians has reflected their change for a middle-order anchor for Punjab kings.

He also faced Joffra Archer in his debut season with Mumbai Indians in 2023, which proved to be transformational.

“When I batted against Archer, it was the real moment where I had confidence,” he said.

“As they say, it’s not about being good, it’s about knowing that you are good.” Wadhera has also not played 43 in his victory against Lucknow super veterans this season, as Wadira is consistent for PBK this season this season.

“Yes, first of all, I would like to say that I like to play in difficult situations. I think who can win in difficult situations, play for India.” “Against RCB, I think before batting, the coach (Ricky Ponting) came to me and he told me that Nehal, we just need to run a ball. You can just be easy. I said, okay, coach.

“But as soon as I went in, I felt that RCB had put a lot of pressure on us at that time and now it is my time to give back that pressure.” Wadera believes that Shreyas Iyer’s leadership has brought a positive change in the franchise, praising the skipper’s strategic mentality and an inclusive atmosphere, which he has helped to create with coach Ponting.

Wadhera, who is in his first season with pbks, said that he felt easily from the moment he joined, thanks to the leadership of the leadership group.

“When I came to Punjab Kings, I never felt that a new man was joining the team,” said Wadera. “It felt like a family from the first day. That kind of environment gives a player confident and freedom to express himself.” “Shres Iyer is definitely a very good captain … We all know how he can win the match with the bat, but the way he sets the field, the bowlers rotate – it shows that he is always thinking about the team, not only himself.” The young left -handed batsman also highlighted Iyer’s comradery along with Ponting, saying that his earlier term in Delhi’s capitals is benefiting PBKs this season.

“The combination that is made with ponting is actually working well,” said Wadera. “They already had that relationship with DC, and now they are expanding for new people like me.” Iyer, who captained the Kolkata Knight Riders for the IPL title in 2024, but was not retained this season, will lead Punjab Kings against his former franchise in a much awaited struggle here on Saturday.

“But the way he turns the ball in, it turns into the field, it shows that he is very involved and always thinks for the team. He always, you know, a team man. He always thinks for the team rather than his performance.” PTI tap kHS poppy

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