NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s stardom in India hardly needs an introduction. Wherever he goes, the Indian batting great draws unwavering attention, with fans following his every move and closely tracking his timelines whenever he is in action for the country.

A similar scene unfolded on Wednesday when Kohli landed in Vadodara ahead of the first ODI between India and New Zealand as fans turned up in massive numbers outside airport , creating chaos as they surrounded Kohli, who was briefly seen stuck amid the crowd while trying to make his way through.

Videos of the incident quickly went viral on social media, showing the sheer scale of Kohli’s popularity.

Such scenes have now become a common sight wherever Kohli travels. From stadiums selling out within minutes of tickets going on sale to packed crowds at airports and public appearances, the craze around him continues to grow with time.

On the field, Kohli will be keen to carry forward his sublime form in the ODI format. He was in outstanding touch during the recent ODI series against South Africa and followed it up with two sensational knocks in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, underlining his hunger for runs.

As India prepare for the New Zealand series, Kohli will be looking to extend that momentum. With the ICC 2027 World Cup firmly on the horizon, maintaining consistency in the 50-over format remains the ultimate target for King Kohli as he continues to chase greatness.