Novak Djokovic, the great Serbian tennis player and 24-time Grand Slam winner, made a significant revelation regarding his affinity for cricket. During an interview at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026, Djokovic mentioned that he started watching cricket because of Virat Kohli.
He described Kohli as a good friend and expressed immense respect for his sportsmanship and achievements. This statement is going viral on social media, as the respect shown by a global icon like Djokovic towards a cricketer bridges the boundaries of the sports world. During the interview, Djokovic also expressed his intention to visit India soon, stating that whenever he comes to India, he would like to spend time with Virat Kohli.
He shared an interesting plan to play a bit of tennis and a bit of cricket with Kohli to spread positivity and joy among people through sports. He also expressed gratitude for the continuous love and support from Indian fans, mentioning that visiting India is always a special experience for him. The friendship between Virat Kohli and Novak Djokovic is not new; both have been fans of each other's sports for a long time.
Last year, at Wimbledon 2025, Kohli was seen cheering for Djokovic alongside his wife Anushka Sharma. Additionally, when Virat announced his retirement from Test cricket last May, Djokovic shared a special post in his honor, calling his innings 'incredible.' This mutual respect illustrates how these great athletes from different sports appreciate each other's hard work and success on a global level.
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