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Virat Kohli meets Jordan Cox ahead of England Test debut in London

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Virat Kohli meets Jordan Cox ahead of England Test debut in London

Summary

Virat Kohli and Jordan Cox met for dinner in London on June 16, 2026, a day before Cox's Test debut for England against New Zealand. Kohli, who is sidelined from the Afghanistan series due to a hamstring injury, was seen catching up with his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate. Cox has been brought into a reshuffled England side following disciplinary issues within the team and has not played a Test since late 2024 due to injury. His debut opportunity comes with significant changes in England's lineup after winning the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's by 115 runs.

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By the Numbers

•Kohli and Cox met in London before Cox's Test debut.
•Cox is in England's XI against New Zealand at The Oval.
•Kohli is absent from the Afghanistan series due to injury.
•England's squad underwent significant changes before the second Test.
•Cox's injury delayed his Test debut since late 2024.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — King Kohli's heartwarming gesture: Virat meets RCB teammate Jordan Cox in London on eve of his England test debut vs. NZ

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Virat Kohli was spotted catching up with his RCB teammate Jordan Cox at a London restaurant on the eve of the young batter's Test debut for England vs New Zealand.
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