Top 5 Unknown Facts About Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, one of the most famous cricketers in the world, wears jersey number 18. But did you know that this wasn’t a planned choice? When Kohli first got his Under-19 India jersey, it happened to have the number 18 on it. Over time, he grew fond of the number and made it his lucky charm, sticking with it throughout his career.

One of Kohli’s favorite cricket shots is the inside-out shot over cover, especially against left-arm spinners. Remarkably, he played this shot for the first time when he was just 12 years old. Kohli’s cricket idol has always been Sachin Tendulkar, a legendary Indian cricketer. Nowadays, his favorite cricketer is England’s Ben Stokes.

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Kohli got the nickname “Chikoo” when he cut his hair short, revealing his large ears. His coach noticed the resemblance to a comic character and started calling him Chikoo. Later, MS Dhoni used this nickname on the stump mic during a match, and it quickly became popular.

Kohli enjoys facing tough bowlers like James Anderson and Pat Cummins, as he has had many memorable matches against them. After winning a game, the first person Kohli calls is his wife.

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