Virat Kohli reveals his favourite batting partner and it's NOT who you think it is; read

As uncertainty over IPL continues amid Coronavirus crisis in country, cricketing world has come to a standstill. Several cricketers in meanwhile have resorted to several activities to keep mselves busy. Indian skipper Virat Kohli too, took to social media, to keep his fans entertained as he engd in a lively chat with former England player Kevin Pietersen in an Instagram live session. During course of session, Kohli spoke candidly about his journey with IPL, lowest point in his career and also why RCB has never won IPL. 

READ | Krunal Pandya Hails MS Dhoni, Describes AB De Villiers, Kohli & Tendulkar In A Word

'Understand my calling'

Indian skipper also revealed his favourite batting partner during Instagram live session. Kohli picked former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has his favourite as he highlighted that he loves batting with someone who runs well and understands his calls. Or than MS Dhoni, Kohli added that he loves batting with his RCB teammate - AB de Villiers. "Two people I have enjoyed most batting with, well I like to bat with people who run well and understand my calling. So with MS Dhoni for India and with AB de Villiers orwise. With AB partnership just flows. We don’t even talk cricket," said Kohli during live session.

READ | Jasprit Bumrah Surprises Fans With Identity Of Football Idol In Chat With Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli on his nickname 'Cheeku'

During ir social media interaction, Pietersen had asked Kohli how did he get his famous nickname 'Cheeku' to which batting megastar took KP back to his Ranji Trophy days. He revealed that it was his Ranji Trophy coach who had given him nickname 'Cheeku' which is a rabbit in Champak comics.

 "I got this nickname from a coach in Ranji Trophy. I used to have big cheeks n. In 2007, I thought I was losing hair. I got my hair cropped and my cheeks and ear stood out. I got name from a cartoon character. rabbit in comic Champak," said Virat Kohli.

READ | Ishant Sharma Follows Skipper Virat Kohli, Donates Undisclosed Amount To PM CARES Fund

READ | Sachin Tendulkar Suggested MS Dhoni's Promotion In World Cup 2011 Final: Virender Sehwag