On the occasion of completing 16 glorious years in international cricket, Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli revealed 16 interesting things during a quick Q&A with Star Sports. Kohli’s picks and preferences during the interesting session are as surprising as the batsman’s.
The quickfire round on Star Sports began with a mouthwatering pick of Kohli’s favourite cricket shots, and it was the cover drive that stole the Indian cricketer’s heart during the flick, showcasing his passion for the classy and classic strokeplay.
Virat Kohli picks his favourite cricketer and the funniest cricketer
The segment continued with a delightful twist when Kohli had to choose between two cricket legends, MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers, as his favourite cricketer.
With a smile, he expressed his admiration for Dhoni and de Villiers, showing his respect for their incredible runs and impact on the game.
Choosing your favourite cricket stadium turned out to be another fascinating experience.
Despite his fond memories of Australia’s Adelaide Oval, Kohli admitted that Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has a special place in his heart and he chose it as his favourite stadium. He also chose Chris Gayle as his funniest cricketer over Yuzvendra Chahal.
The question of rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was a little simpler as Kohli, who represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), named Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as his favourite rival team, overlooking five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI).
Virat Kohli talks about his favourite childhood shows and music
Meanwhile, the conversation has now moved from the realm of the game to personal preferences as Kohli revealed some surprising choices.
The dashing right-hander chose Mumbai as his preferred home over his hometown Delhi and named Arijit Singh as his favourite singer, beating Gurdas Mann.
Kohli’s workout routine also came under the spotlight during the rapid round, with weight training emerging as his favourite workout.
The former Indian cricket team captain, who described himself as a morning bird, also shared his love for dancing and singing during his free time.
Spa is Kohli’s favorite relaxation activity, while Diwali stands out as her favorite festival.
The Q&A round also had a nostalgic twist as Kohli reminisced about his childhood TV shows. He fondly recalled watching “Full House” and “Friends,” which were favourites in his home.
Speaking on Star Sports during the segment, Kohli said, “I watched a lot of FRIENDS because of my brother and sister. And there was another one… I forgot the name. Yeah, Full House. That was my sister’s favourite show, so yeah. FRIENDS and Full House.”
Well, music also plays a major role in Kohli’s life. The Indian batting maestro revealed that he often listens to “Shauk” from “Qala” on repeat, and Sukhbir’s “Ishq” remains his favourite dance number. It is well known to Kohli’s fans that he loves bhangra and Punjabi music.
Watch an interesting session here:
Celebrating Virat Kohli’s 16 glorious years in international cricket!
Join us as we ask @imVkohli about his favourite cricketer, TV show, singer and 16 other exciting questions in a fun, fast-paced round to celebrate #16YearsOfVirat. #KingKohli #16YearsOfVirat #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/S8kJ0x61ws
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 18, 2024
It is noteworthy that Kohli was also last seen in action in the recent three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka. He will be back in the national colours next month when India host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series. Kohli has so far amassed 8848 runs in 113 Test matches for India with the help of 29 centuries.