Virat Kohli Reunites With U-19 WC Teammate Shreevats Goswami Ahead Of IND Vs SA Clash In ODI World Cup 2023

Kolkata: Former Bengal wicketkeeper Sreevats Goswami and Virat Kohli got reunited in the City of Joy on Saturday ahead of India’s high-octane ODI World Cup 2023 clash against South Africa at the Eden Gardens. Kohli was Goswami’s captain when India won the U-19 World Cup title in Malaysia in 2008. While Kohli went on to become one of the legends of the game, Goswami didn’t get enough opportunities at the top level before retiring earlier this year.

Goswami posted a picture of the two on his social media handle with the caption, “Good chat always @virat.kohli.”

@imVkohli pic.twitter.com/QTcebIml6o

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) November 4, 2023

After the 2008 U-19 World Cup, both Kohli and Goswami donned Royal Challengers Bangalore colours in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While Kohli remained in RCB since then, Goswami was at the franchise from 2008 to 2011. Goswami then moved to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011.

After his KKR stint, Goswami moved to Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad but failed to make a name for himself at the top level. Goswami, meanwhile, played for Bengal in 31 first-class and 97 List-A matches, scoring 3019 and 3371 runs, respectively.