Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture: RCB Star Gifts Signed Jersey to Daryl Mitchell After Series Defeat

Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli demonstrated a heartwarming display of sportsmanship following India's ODI series defeat to New Zealand in Indore. After the conclusion of the third and final ODI, Kohli presented his signed jersey to New Zealand's Player of the Series, Daryl Mitchell.

This gesture came despite Kohli's valiant 124-run century going in vain as India lost the match by 41 runs and the series 2-1. Mitchell, who finished as the top run-scorer of the series with 352 runs, had anchored the BlackCaps' innings in the decider with a splendid 137. The exchange between the two batting stalwarts highlighted the mutual respect shared between the players, transcending the competitive result of the series.

Kohli, who was India's highest run-getter in the series with 240 runs, continues to set benchmarks not just with his batting prowess but also through his conduct on the field, reinforcing his status as a global icon of the game.