A light-hearted video featuring Virat Kohli has gone viral, not for his batting this time, but for the clever filming skills of the Delhi team’s bus driver during the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
A smart recording that won the internet
The clip shows the driver discreetly recording himself along with Kohli and other Delhi players as they exited the team bus after Delhi’s win over Gujarat on Friday, December 26. The humour lies in the driver’s composure — his phone is carefully positioned to capture the moment, while his expression remains completely neutral, betraying no excitement at sharing the frame with one of India’s biggest cricket stars.
Fans quickly picked up on the subtle technique, praising the driver’s “straight-face acting” and timing. Alongside Kohli, the video also features Ishant Sharma and members of the Delhi support staff, adding to its charm.
Kohli’s impactful domestic return
The video surfaced during Kohli’s return to domestic cricket for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he has played a decisive role in the team’s strong start. The matches were held in Bengaluru at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
In his first outing against Andhra, Kohli anchored a challenging chase with a commanding 131 off 101 balls, guiding Delhi to a successful pursuit of 299. He followed it up with a fluent 77 against Gujarat, helping Delhi secure a seven-run win.
With these knocks, Kohli crossed 1,000 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in just 15 innings. He has scored 208 runs from two matches at an average of 104 and a strike rate of 128.39.
Eye on international return
The 36-year-old has now returned to Mumbai as he prepares for India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on January 11. Meanwhile, Delhi are set to face Saurashtra in Bengaluru on December 29.
While Kohli’s bat continues to do the talking on the field, it was an unscripted off-field moment — captured by a quick-thinking bus driver — that gave fans a wholesome viral memory.