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Watch: Virat Kohli explains reason behind jersey number 18 – ‘There has to be a cosmic connection’

Virat Kohli explained that 18 ended up becoming a very important number because of two specific personal milestones in his life.

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May 18, 2023 · 07:28 pm

Virat Kohli of India celebrate his century during the first one day international match between India and Sri Lanka held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Arjun Singh / SPORTZPICS for BCCI

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