Watch: Kohli bowls over Southampton school kids

SOUTHAMPTON: For the 30 children of Southampton’s Springhill School, Thursday was a special day. They had a date with the Indian cricket team on the Hampshire Bowl below an England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) programme, wherein schoolchildren are given an opportunity to spend time with players from teams featuring in the ongoing World Cup.

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The children had a a laugh time, playing cricket with the Indian stars, getting pictures and autographs. The most sought-after for them was, after all, Virat Kohli who gave them time and made them really feel comfortable.

Kohli, having a look very at ease, mingled around with the young ones and made certain that each and every child had his autograph.

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Nine-year-old Shiven Kumar, who had his dad Dr Sanjeet Kumar in tow, were given the signatures of his two idols — Kohli and MS Dhoni — on his bat. He had this to say about Kohli: “He was very kind. He was now not weird and he did not ignore me.”

Shiven needs to be a batsman but additionally likes bowling and calls Jasprit Bumrah his favorite bowler.

Annabel and Eva, two budding cricketers, had been shy however spread out after some encouragement. "Kohli told me I've sharp skills for bowling," Annabel said.

The two women additionally play football and had been following the women’s football World Cup as smartly. What excites you more, football or cricket?

"Cricket," the 2 said in unison.