What would Virat Kohli have become if he had not been a cricketer? 5 unheard things about the legendary batsman that fans are unaware of

Virat Kohli Unknown Facts: Indian team's legendary batsman Virat Kohli turned 36 on Tuesday. Coming from the corridors of West Delhi, Virat has left such a mark in world cricket that fans in India as well as across the world are crazy about him. Virat has achieved everything in his career so far that a batsman desires. If seen, he has captured every ICC trophy. Be it the Under-19 World Cup in 2008, the ODI World Cup in 2011, the Champions Trophy in 2013 or winning the ICC T-20 World Cup trophy this year. On his birthday, let's take a look at 5 unheard things about him, about which most of the fans are unaware.

Confused about cricket and tennis?

Virat Kohli was once torn between his love for cricket and tennis. It is said that ultimately he chose cricket because many people encouraged him for it, including his father. This is the reason why he decided to make his career in cricket only.

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Father changed his attitude towards cricket

Virat's father Prem Kohli, who died in December 2006, was a lawyer by profession. The demise of his father, who was also his biggest supporter, changed Virat's outlook towards the game. Regarding his father, Kohli had said in the audiobook on Audible, 'My perspective towards the game changed that day. There was only one thing in my mind that I had to play for my country and live that dream for my father. This happened when Delhi was playing Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. The next day after his father's death, Virat participated in the match and led his team to victory.

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Virat's inspiration

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar had a huge influence on Kohli during his childhood. After the 2011 World Cup win, Kohli proudly carried Tendulkar on his shoulders. This was the moment when Sachin was playing his last World Cup and handing over the reins of the future of Indian cricket to other players. Then Virat had said about Sachin, 'He has borne the burden of this country for 24 years, so now the time has come that we carry him on our shoulders.'

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Virat loves football

Virat loves football and that is why he has a stake in FC Goa, a team in the Indian Super League football tournament which started in September 2014. Kohli had shown keen interest in this league when it was organized for the first time in India. On this occasion, he had said, 'I want football to develop in India.'

Virat was once fond of fast food

Virat Kohli is now a complete vegetarian, but once he was very fond of fast food. From burgers to butter chicken, Kohli enjoyed everything. With time, Virat understood the importance of fitness, after which he started being very careful in his eating habits. Today, Virat is one of the fittest cricketers in the world.

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