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Virat Kohli Meets Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in London
✍️ News18
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 11:34 AM
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Cricket legend Virat Kohli met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a visit to London, discussing potential collaborations and community initiatives.
During a recent trip to London, cricket icon Virat Kohli met with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The meeting took place at a private venue in the city, where the two leaders exchanged views on sports development and community outreach.
Kohli, who has been actively involved in various philanthropic projects, highlighted the importance of fostering talent among young athletes in Maharashtra. Shinde, in turn, expressed support for initiatives that promote sports infrastructure and education.
Both parties agreed to explore avenues for collaboration, including potential sponsorships for local sports academies and joint efforts to boost tourism and business ties between Maharashtra and the UK.
The encounter was brief but marked a significant step in strengthening ties between the Indian state and the international community, with both leaders underscoring the role of sports in bridging cultural gaps.
Kohli, who has been actively involved in various philanthropic projects, highlighted the importance of fostering talent among young athletes in Maharashtra. Shinde, in turn, expressed support for initiatives that promote sports infrastructure and education.
Both parties agreed to explore avenues for collaboration, including potential sponsorships for local sports academies and joint efforts to boost tourism and business ties between Maharashtra and the UK.
The encounter was brief but marked a significant step in strengthening ties between the Indian state and the international community, with both leaders underscoring the role of sports in bridging cultural gaps.