Goodbye Arrogant Kohli and Hello Virat, the Gentleman

Virat Kohli ban gaya gentleman!

Here’s a toast to Virat Kohli. The boy in blue who wears his attitude on his sleeves. His love for the game makes him raise his bat and fingers with equal gusto. His love life is an open book even though it may be turned to the wrong chapter right now.

You may love him or hate him, but you can’t ignore him. And you obviously cannot ignore the ‘behavioural’ evolution of this Delhiwalla – from an arrogant cricketer to a gentleman. It’s been quite a transition for the 27-year-old but we aren’t complaining. We love the new Virat Kohli.

Bring Out the Bro-code!

Busy day with the icc commitments. Headshots, interviews, briefing and a bit of fun inbetween. Always a fun time starting an icc tournament. The whole feel is different. ✌🏻️✌🏻🇮🇳🇮🇳

A photo posted by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Mar 8, 2016 at 2:47am PST

He’s yaara da yaar and Yuvraj da prah (brother)!

When you are bored and nothing on tv 🙄 @yuvisofficial . #bored

A photo posted by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Feb 25, 2016 at 4:25am PST

While the country questioned the injured Yuvraj Singh when he decided to stay on at the crease, Kohli in his post-match interview applauded Yuvi’s efforts and silenced critics.

He (Yuvraj) just decided that he was just going to go for the team’s cause. He perished, but it was a good thought because if you are injured, you might as well make the most of the balls that you are going to play because you are not going to be able to push as much as you want to push, as a runner. I think that was a great call.

Virat Kohli

For the Sake of Love

Shame on those people who have been having a go at anushka for the longest time and connecting every negative thing to her. Shame on those people calling themselves educated. Shame on blaming and making fun of her when she has no control over what i do with my sport. If anything she has only motivated and given me more positivity. This was long time coming. Shame on these people that hide and take a dig. And i dont need any respect for this post. Have some compassion and respect her. Think of how your sister or girlfriend or wife would feel if someone trolled them and very conveniently rubbished them in public. #nocompassion#nocommonsense

A photo posted by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Mar 28, 2016 at 1:44am PDT

After slamming Australia on Sunday, Virat Kohli slammed Tweeples for trolling his former girlfriend Anushka Sharma. With or without his bat, Cheeku continues to make us proud.

Kohli ban gaya gentleman!

India, India, Indi-Yeah!

[VIDEO] When crowd was shouting 'Virat', @imVkohli turned back & asked them to shout '#IND' instead! #IndvsBan #WT20 pic.twitter.com/nAvSDLT0Jz

— VK 18 Fan Club™ (@imVkohliFanClub) March 24, 2016

The blue-eyed boy of Team India showed true sportsmanship when he heard fans chanting his name. Kohli turned around and asked fans to cheer for India and not for him.

Lata Mangeshkar said in a tweet, “woh khud hi tareef hain.”

Virat ki main kya tareef karun, woh khud hi tareef hai.

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) March 27, 2016

Love Thy Neighbour

We’ve seen his boorish behaviour on the field and his ‘take no shit’ attitude but never have we seen him extend such brotherhood across the border. Before the India- Pakistan World T20, Kohli gifted his bat to Mohammed Amir and welcomed him back to international cricket.

He (Amir) is a very skilful bowler and I wish him all the best. He has worked hard to come this far and it takes a lot of courage.

Virat Kohli