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<p>Kohli expressed his thanks for his spouse and the effect she plays on him in an interview broadcast on BCCI&#8217;s social media accounts. &#8220;Anushka has had a great, massive effect in my life,&#8221; he was reported as adding. &#8221; Not only that but rather because your game is a part of your life, the impact in your life ultimately trickles down to your game as well.&#8221;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/former-cricket-captain-virat-kohli-receives-bcci-annual-awards">Former Cricket Captain Virat Kohli Receives BCCI Annual Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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