(Image source from: Kohli meets Federer)

Indian cricket team's batting maestro Virat Kohli met the Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer in Australia. Earlier Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was captured with Federer. Along with Virath Kohli, Australian players also had time with him.

"A Day i'll never forget. Greatness on and off the court. @rogerfederer Absolute legend," Kohli tweeted after meeting Federer, a winner of a staggering 17 Grand Slams.

In just completed Border – Gavaskar Series 2014, Kohli played the best test innings from his career and scored nearly 700 runs in four matches.

Roger Federer on Sunday became the third male player in the Open Era (since 1968) to win 1,000 after winning the Brisbane Open.

Steven Smith, Man of the Series in the four-match rubber against India, also got photographed with Federer. "It was an absolute honour to meet my favourite athlete of all time tonight. Thanks @rogerfederer and best of luck in the Australian open," Smith, who led Australia

"Thanks Lleyton and @rogerfederer. 2 great guys and amazing athletes. #fast4," Smith said. All-rounder David Warner was also seen in one of the photographs alongside Federer.

The 2015 Carlton Mid Tri-Series will be starting from 16th January with Australia versus England match. This One Day International Tri-Series cricket tournament, to be played by Australia, England and India. India is having its first match with Australia on 18th January.

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