Joshua Da Silva’s mother Caroline Da Silva and father Michael Da Silva are overwhelmed after meeting Virat Kohli and have said that their life’s ambition is for their son to play for RCB, a team for which Virat plays. “It will be the insane dream moment for us” said the couple and went on to add “We will be in India to witness that moment if it ever comes true.”
The couple said that they still couldn’t believe how it all happened and that every sportsperson should learn the humility of Virat Kohli. “He has achieved so much and yet he has the values that every mother seeks in their child. He is a family man and the ideal son” said Caroline.
Speaking exclusively to RevSportz at their Trinidad home, the Da Silva’s believe Joshua could learn a lot from playing the IPL. “It is hugely popular here and with so many West Indians playing it will be fantastic for Joshua if he gets an opportunity”, they said.
It was a special moment when @imVkohli met @joshuadasilva08‘s parents!
And now @debasissen visits the Silva family as an invitee as a thanking gesture!
Can we see Joshua play for @RCBTweets one day alongside his idol?
What did Joshua’s parents say to us? 👇👀@Wowmomo4u pic.twitter.com/AXXzp7huti
— RevSportz (@RevSportz) July 25, 2023
Finally, when asked what was Joshua’s reaction after the Kohli meeting where he was seen filming every moment, they said, “He is a very reserved person and hasn’t said much. But sport is about respect and he respects Virat Kohli a lot and that’s what he was saying to Virat when he suggested that he wanted Virat to get a 100.” The second Test between the two teams ended in a draw with rain playing spoilsport.