Virat Kohli Out Strolling With Birthday Boy Hardik Pandya In Australia. See Pic

11.10.2022 - 11:04 sports.ndtv.com

Ahead of the big cricketing showdown at the T20 World Cup 2022, Indian cricketers are putting in the hard work in the nets and practice matches to best prepare themselves for the showpiece event.

But, on their off day, the boys are out on a stroll Down Under with the birthday boy Hardik Pandya. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli shared a picture with Hardik and KL Rahul on the occasion of the all-rounder's birthday on Instagram.

Hardik, who is widely considered one of the finest all-rounders in the modern game, turned 29 on October 11, 2022. On his special day, the Baroda cricketer is out to chill with his buddies and celebrate making the occasion a memorable one.

Virat shared another picture on Instagram where he could be seen enjoying his day off with Harshal Patel, Deepak Hooda, and Axar Patel.

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