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Virat Kohli congratulates Harry Kane on Ballon d'Or victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 11:32 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Virat Kohli congratulates Harry Kane on Ballon d'Or victory

Summary

Virat Kohli expressed his congratulations to Harry Kane via social media after Kane won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman since 1998 to earn this award. Kohli praised Kane's resilience and work ethic throughout his career. Kohli will next compete in India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting November 4. He recently posted strong performances, including 168 runs in three ODIs against the West Indies, helping India secure an eight-wicket victory with a notable innings of 139 runs.

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By the Numbers

•Kohli praised Kane for hard work and honesty in football.
•Kane scored 73 goals, breaking records in Germany.
•Kohli prepares for ODIs against New Zealand beginning November 4.
•He scored 168 runs with an average of 84 against the West Indies.
•Kohli became the second player to reach 15,000 ODI runs.

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11:32 AMYahoo Sports — Virat Kohli's heartfelt post for 'friend' Harry Kane after Ballon d'Or win

What they're saying

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Virat Kohli will next be seen in action in India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The star batter heads into the series after an impressive show against the West Indies in September. Kohli scored 168 runs in three matches at an average of 84 and a strike rate of 155.55.
— Yahoo Sports

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