Wed Sep 18 07:21:59 UTC 2024: ## Gambhir and Kohli Reveal Spiritual Secrets Behind Record-Breaking Innings
**New Delhi, September 18:** In a revealing interview aired on BCCI TV, Indian cricket icons Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli delved into the spiritual practices that fueled their incredible on-field performances.
During the conversation, Kohli reminisced about his dominant run in the 2014 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where he amassed a staggering 692 runs. He revealed to Gambhir that he chanted “Om Namah Shivay” before every ball he faced throughout the series.
Gambhir, in turn, shared his own spiritual secret, recounting his epic 643-minute innings in Napier, where he single-handedly saved India from a Test defeat. The former opener confessed to listening to the Hanuman Chalisa throughout the entirety of his marathon knock.
This candid exchange between the two former teammates, now coach and star player, has sent the internet abuzz. Fans and commentators alike have been captivated by the insights into the mental and spiritual aspects of the duo’s success.
The interview marks the start of a new chapter for Gambhir and Kohli as coach and player. The India-Bangladesh Test series, beginning on September 19, will be the first red-ball challenge for both, promising an intriguing dynamic between the two legends.
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