Divya Delhi : On Saturday, India pacer Ishant Sharma claimed that Virat Kohli will always be “Cheeku” to people who grew up with him, reflecting on their camaraderie from Delhi cricket. For Ishant, who played with Kohli from under-17 to senior India, the former captain's public image as a super star contrasts with the person he has known since childhood. "I think Virat Kohli is for outsiders. We played U-17s, so I can't imagine him that way. "He's a childhood friend," Ishant, who has 434 wickets in 105 Tests, told Star Sports Press Room before Gujarat Titans' match against Delhi Capitals.The 36-year-old remembered sharing rooms, budgeting meals, and saving travel allowances as under-19s."In the U-19s, we counted our money. Used to eat. We saved and brought our TAs to the U-19s. Everyone's Virat Kohli is different. He's strange for me "stated.Ishant stated they were brothers despite Kohli's fame."Imagine your brother's success. All believe he's fantastic. You will notice that he is human. Ultimately, you spent a lot of time with him. You know him well. You know his background, traits, and shortcomings." Before an IPL match, the two hugged on the pitch, with images going viral.Ishant stated they mostly talk about fun and banter, not cricket.