Talking about a bad incident involving Royal Challengers teammate Virat Kohli The Indian batter was secretly photographed during a private meeting at a London café last month, according to Bengaluru, England batsman Jordan Cox. Cox revealed the information ahead of the first ODI between India and England, scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Birmingham.
The day before Cox’s Test debut for England at The Oval, he saw his mentor at RCB, Kohli, in a London café. Cox was worried about his lack of anxiety prior to the match, but Kohli comforted him that this was a far better mental condition than he had been in prior to his own debut fifteen years prior. The pair thought they had gone largely unnoticed, except from a few double-takes, but it didn’t take long for paparazzi images to go popular on the internet.
“He finds it unsettling that others are watching him without his knowledge. Nobody stopped or took any action while hundreds of people passed us. However, two hours later, he texts me and asks, “Have you seen all these photos?”” According to Cox, who was cited by The Guardian, “I was like ‘what the hell?’. It’s just a shame how many people want a piece of him.” All he wants is to live a normal life, have fun, and go unnoticed. Sadly, that isn’t always feasible,” he continued.
Jordan Cox got the opportunity to collaborate closely with Kohli while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 Indian Premier League. Jordan Cox pointed out that despite all of his achievements, the 37-year-old frequently prioritised the needs of others over his own performance.
Jordan Cox was a member of the winning team even though he did not play for Bengaluru in the IPL.
Kohli was unable to participate in the Afghanistan ODIs due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final, where RCB successfully defended the title. He should be fully recovered when the three ODIs in England begin on July 14. India and England will conclude their five-match Twenty20 International series on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Southampton. After England’s 3-0 lead, attention will shift to the 50-over match. Kohli’s return will be essential if India is to have any chance of winning the trip.
