Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues recently shared a delightful anecdote about a long conversation she had with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in New Zealand. The meeting, which took place in a café, stretched for nearly four hours, leading to a rather amusing conclusion when the café staff had to ask them to leave.

Rodrigues and her teammate Smriti Mandhana were keen to seek Kohli's advice on batting. They were staying at the same hotel as the Indian men's team during a tour in New Zealand. Rodrigues and Mandhana approached Kohli, who warmly invited them to a café. To their surprise, Anushka Sharma also joined them.

Initially, the conversation revolved around cricket. Kohli shared valuable insights and encouraged Rodrigues and Mandhana, telling them that they had the power to change women's cricket. According to Rodrigues, Kohli said to them, "you both have the power to change women's cricket, and I can see that happening".

However, the discussion soon moved beyond cricket and into broader topics like life, dreams, and everything in between. Rodrigues fondly recalled the meeting, describing it as feeling like catching up with long-lost friends. "It felt like a few long-lost friends who met and spoke," she said. The conversation was so engaging that they lost track of time.

The players spoke for so long that the café staff eventually had to intervene and ask them to leave. "The only reason we stopped was because the café staff kicked us out," Rodrigues shared.

Kohli and Sharma have been residing in London, seeking a peaceful life away from the constant attention of the paparazzi. Despite preferring privacy, the couple makes sure to connect with friends and family. They welcomed their second child, Akaay Kohli, in London in 2024. Kohli has also been spotted interacting with fans and obliging them with photos while in London.

Rodrigues' anecdote provides a glimpse into the approachable and warm side of Kohli and Sharma, illustrating how they connect with fellow cricketers and make them feel at ease.