Virat Kohli first refuses, then tells paparazzi ‘chalo ek photo le lo’ upon landing in India after 6 months for SA ODIs

Virat Kohli returned to India after six months for the South Africa ODIs, begins on November 30 in Ranchi.

Batting star Virat Kohli is back in India for the first time since the end of the 2025 IPL season six months ago, as he gears up for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. The contest, which follows the ongoing Test series in Guwahati, begins on November 30 in Ranchi.

The ODIs will also mark Kohli’s first appearance in Indian colours on home soil since the white-ball series against England in February before the Champions Trophy. He then featured in the IPL, playing a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden title triumph. Kohli stayed in India for another week for RCB’s celebrations, which unfortunately ended on a horrific note with the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

A video that went viral on Tuesday showed Kohli at an airport upon his return for the South Africa ODIs. He initially declined to pose for pictures and headed straight to his car, but later agreed after dropping his bag inside. The former India captain appeared in a jovial mood as he obliged fans and photographers with selfies and photos.