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Sports presenter and actor Sahiba Bali has expressed her admiration for cricket icon Virat Kohli, describing him as a “full Delhi boy” with a distinctive aura. She shared her ambition to interview Kohli before he retires from all formats of the game.
In an interview with ANI, Sahiba said, “My dream guest is actually Virat Kohli. (I would love to interview) him before he decides to leave all formats of cricket, and move forward.” Although she has briefly met and spoken with him, hosting him on her YouTube series ‘Journey to Jersey’ remains a significant goal.
Reflecting on Virat’s character, Sahiba said, “Virat has a lot of aura. A full Delhi boy. He has a playful side, but he is equally disciplined. He is a perfect poster child of someone who is a backbencher when he wants to, but a crossbencher when he is on the field. He is a Delhi boy.” Sahiba, herself a Delhiite, noted that these traits resonated with her personally.
Her series ‘Journey to Jersey’ extends beyond a typical talk show format. Sahiba engages not only with cricketers but also with their family members to explore the influences shaping their careers. The series documents their origins, sacrifices, and achievements, presenting a comprehensive perspective on their journeys.
Cricketers such as Axar Patel, Venkatesh Iyer and Varun Chakaravarthy have featured in ‘Journey to Jersey’. Sahiba explained the intent behind the programme: “The cricketers who have sacrificed so much, but whose stories are lesser known. I wanted to bring those stories out. And it’s not like a regular podcast. We go to the hometowns where these cricketers grew up and became men. We speak to their parents, we visit their homes, and we show the audience where it all started, how it started, and what sacrifices were made along the way. We also talk to their first coach. We talk to their wives as well, because the audience doesn’t often realise that the wives also sacrifice so much in the relationship. So this entire side, which usually remains hidden, I wanted to bring to light.”
Future episodes of ‘Journey to Jersey’ will include conversations with members of the Indian women’s national cricket team, featuring more inspiring guests.
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