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Huge crowds spark chaotic scenes upon Virat Kohli’s arrival at airport ahead of IND vs NZ 2026 ODIs

  • Virat Kohli received a warm welcome with large crowds and chants upon his arrival in Vadodara on January 7, 2026, ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11.
  • The scene at the airport became chaotic as fans rushed to see Kohli, leading to a need for security intervention to help him to his vehicle.
  • Kohli is only 25 runs shy of becoming the fastest cricketer to score 28,000 runs in international cricket, potentially joining Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara in this milestone.
  • He has a strong record against New Zealand, with 1,657 runs in 33 ODIs, including nine half-centuries and six centuries.
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Surrounded at the airport, scrambled for selfies... Virat Kohli was confronted by fans in Vadodara.

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Sportskeeda broke the news in on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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