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Team India batting star Virat Kohli has posted a story for passengers who lost their lives in the Ahmedabad plane crash that took place in the afternoon of June 12. Almost a week after the Bengaluru stampede, another horrendous incident shook India as Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 crashed into the residential area of Meghani Nagar while carrying 242 passengers to London, United Kingdom (UK). As per media reports, no survivors have emerged so far which indicates that all 242 people have lost their lives. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also among the passengers.
Hours after the unfortunate incident, Kohli has also given his reaction. Taking to his Instagram handle, he posted a story to express grief on the victims of the plane crash. He wrote, “Shocked to hear about the plane crash at Ahmedabad today. Praying for all those affected and thoughts with their families.”
Virat Kohli on a long break after IPL 2025
After the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Virat Kohli is on a break as he isn’t a part of the Indian team for the upcoming five-match Test series in England, following his international Test retirement on May 12. As Kohli will now only be active in One-Day Internationals (ODI), his fans will expect him to be at his best in Bangladesh, where the Men in Blue will play three 50-over matches from August 17 to 23.
India haven’t won any ODI series in Bangladesh for the last 11 years. In 2022, the two-time World Cup champions suffered a 1-2 ODI series loss at the hands of the Bangla side. However, things will be different this time as India will be extremely confident as they will play their first 50-over series after the 2025 Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai.
