{"id":135624,"date":"2024-09-16T11:21:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T11:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/16\/virat-kohli-gifts-india-pacer-new-bat-gets-heartwarming-response-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-09-16T11:21:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T11:21:46","slug":"virat-kohli-gifts-india-pacer-new-bat-gets-heartwarming-response-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/16\/virat-kohli-gifts-india-pacer-new-bat-gets-heartwarming-response-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Virat Kohli gifts India pacer new bat, gets heartwarming response | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/imgsize-23456,msid-113393971,width-600,resizemode-4\/113393971.jpg?fit=600,719&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Virat Kohli gifts India pacer new bat, gets heartwarming response | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"Virat Kohli gifts India pacer new bat, gets heartwarming response | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>NEW DELHI: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/india-national-cricket-team\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Team India<\/a> pacer <!-- -->Akash Deep<!-- -->, who made his Test debut for Team India in the home series against England last February, received a heartwarming gesture from none other than Indian cricketing icon <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/virat-kohli\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Virat Kohli<\/a> ahead of the <!-- -->Bangladesh Test series<!-- -->.<br \/>The former India captain gifted Akash Deep a bat, and in response, the pacer took to social media to express his gratitude.Akash posted a story on Instagram with the caption, &#8220;Thanq bhaiya @virat.kohli,&#8221; marking a special moment in his career.<br \/>Kohli, known for his leadership both on and off the field, has previously shown his generous side by gifting bats to rising stars in <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/india-national-cricket-team\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Indian cricket<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component QbQNS undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div>\n<p>Akash Deep&#8217;s Instagram Post <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Earlier, rising batsman <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/rinku-singh\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Rinku Singh<\/a> had also received a bat from Kohli, displaying the camaraderie and mutual respect shared between the players. <br \/>Akash Deep, who has been making headlines with his consistent performances for Bengal in <!-- -->domestic cricket<!-- -->, has earned his place in India\u2019s Test squad for the series against Bangladesh. <br \/>His journey from domestic success to the national team has been impressive. The pacer first grabbed attention with his performances for Bengal in the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ranji-trophy\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" frmappuse=\"1\">Ranji Trophy<\/a>, where he took 41 wickets in the 2022-23 season, helping his team reach the finals. <br \/>His brilliant outings in the <!-- -->Duleep Trophy<!-- --> and for India A further solidified his reputation.<br \/>For the 27-year-old pacer, this act of kindness from one of India\u2019s greatest cricketers is undoubtedly a motivational boost as he prepares to make his mark in the upcoming series.<\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n                    var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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