Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) champion The Great Khali recently shared details of his first meeting with Team India's ace batter Virat Kohli. He recalled that the two met at a restaurant in Sri Lanka.The Great Khali revealed that the Indian team walked in when he was at a restaurant. He suggested that Kohli was excited to spot him and asked for a photograph. Speaking in an interview with Sports Yaari, the ex-professional wrestler said:"We met unexpectedly. I had gone to Sri Lanka, and I was staying in the same hotel where the Indian team was. I was sitting at a restaurant and the team came there. He got very excited and asked, 'Bhai photo khichni hai kya? (Brother, shall we click a picture?)' I said, 'Yes, surely.' So, that was our first meeting and we clicked a picture there. The photo has gone viral, and many have reposted it."Lauding Kohli's contribution to Indian cricket, The Great Khali added:"He is a very good sportsman and player. It is a matter of pride to see someone play for the country."It is worth noting that in August 2017, Kohli posted a couple of pictures with the popular wrestler on his social media handles. Expressing his delight at meeting The Great Khali, he wrote on X:"It was Great to meet The Great Khali, what a guy!"It is worth mentioning that The Great Khali's real name is Dalip Singh Rana. He first featured on a WWE television show in April 2006. He is the first Indian-born wrestler to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021."Extremely happy for him" - Virat Kohli reacts to Mohammed Siraj's heroics in ENG vs IND 2025 5th TestVirat Kohli was not part of the Indian team for the recently concluded five-match away Test series against England. He announced his red-ball retirement earlier this year in May.India clinched a thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth Test to draw the series 2-2. Pacer Mohammed Siraj shone with the ball, picking a five-wicket haul in the fourth innings.Reacting to India's stunning victory and hailing Siraj's inspired spell, Kohli wrote on X:"Great win by team india. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him."Virat Kohli @imVkohliLINKGreat win by team india. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him ❤️ @mdsirajofficial @prasidh43England needed 35 runs to win with four wickets in hand on Day 5. Siraj bagged three wickets on the final day, while Prasidh Krishna bagged one scalp.Siraj was adjudged the Player of the Match for his fantastic bowling exploits. He was the leading wicket-taker of the series, finishing with 23 wickets across nine innings.