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Virat Kohli Mobbed by Fans on Arrival in Vadodara Ahead of IndiaNew Zealand ODIs

Security struggled to steer him through swelling crowds, signaling intense interest before Sunday’s series opener.

Overview

  • Videos of the airport scenes circulated widely on social media as security escorted Kohli to his car through a dense crowd.
  • ODI captain Shubman Gill also landed in Vadodara to a warm welcome, with the New Zealand squad arriving earlier in the day.
  • Rohit Sharma received loud chants and was seen acknowledging supporters as security managed the throng outside the terminal.
  • The three-match ODI series starts January 11 at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, with subsequent games slated for January 14 in Rajkot and January 18 in Indore.
  • Coverage highlights Kohli’s strong recent limited-overs form, while some reports note India have no further ODIs until June, a schedule the BCCI has not confirmed.