Indian batsman Virat Kohli’s admiration for legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is not hidden. Furthermore, he has openly expressed his love for his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on the cricket field. Kohli recently became a father for the second time and welcomed a baby boy into his home. Virat is currently on a break and has pulled out of the IND vs ENG Test series for the same.
During the recent edition of the fast-paced ‘Team Blue Rising’, Virat Kohli interacted and answered questions. Virat was asked about many aspects and also about his sporting ‘GOAT’, Virat responded to Cristiano Ronaldo, and once again expressed his love for the veteran Portuguese footballer.
Watch: Virat Kohli calls Cristiano Ronaldo his sporting GOAT
Virat Kohli said: “For me, it’s Cristiano Ronaldo.” The former Indian captain was also asked about the one celebrity he would like to see join the E1 family. Kohli’s response would have touched the hearts of his fans when he named Anushka Sharma. He said, “There is only one name: Anushka.”
In January 2023, Virat Kohli lashed out at football experts who constantly criticized Cristiano Ronaldo and wanted him to quit football. The incident occurred when Ronaldo, while playing in the combined XI of Saudi League teams Al Nassr and Al Hilal, scored 2 goals against Paris Saint Germain. PSG defeated Saudi teams Al Nassr and Al Hilal 5-4 on Thursday. Despite having a swollen cheek, Ronaldo managed to score 2 goals after his clash with Keylor Navas, PSG goalkeeper.
Due to his performance, former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli honored Ronaldo on Instagram and attacked “football experts” who had criticized him of late.
Virat Kohli had written on Instagram: “Still doing it at the highest level at 38 years old. The football pundits who sit and criticize him every week for attracting attention are conveniently quiet now that he has put in this kind of performance against one of the best clubs in the world. . And apparently he was finished.”
While Virat Kohli had been very open about his love for Cristiano Ronaldo, the 34-year-old batsman’s love affair with Anushka Sharma unfolded more secretively. Since Kohli met the Bollywood actress in 2013 during a commercial shoot, the former Indian captain never openly accepted her relationship, before marrying her in a secret wedding in Italy in late 2017.
However, on many occasions, Virat Kohli was seen alongside Anushka Sharma, while the actress was always seen supporting the former Indian captain, while Kohli also attacked the trollers, who blamed Anushka for India’s defeat in the final of the ODI World Cup 2015. .
Talking about international cricket, Virat Kohli will be seen playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League 2024. Kohli has been in excellent form with the bat and was also declared Player of the Tournament during the ODI World Cup 2023. Virat was also voted ODI Player of the Year and scored 8 tons in international cricket until 2023.
The Indian batsman will also be seen in the T20 World Cup 2024 and will hope to win yet another trophy for India.