The GOAT of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli, needs no introduction as he is one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. Born in Delhi to a Punjabi family, Virat always dreamt about making a name in cricket. He not only followed his passion but became one of the finest players of Team India. With so many national and international records to his name, Virat is also hailed as one of the most bankable cricketers.
Apart from cricket, Virat has an immense love for tattoos, and the batsman has 12 tattoos with special meanings and memories attached to them. His tattoos include a flower design, an Om, a God’s eye, a monastery, a Japanese Samurai, his parent’s names, numbers 175 and 269, denoting the milestones of his career, a Scorpio and Lord Shiva.
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However, there is a funny story behind his first tattoo. Not everyone knows it, but Virat got his first tattoo in the year 2007. In an interview with Sumukhi Suresh for Wrogn Star Virat Kohli, the former Indian Captain, Virat, recalled the hilarious story behind his first tattoo. Talking about the same, Virat stated that he stumbled upon a tattoo studio in MG Road in Bangalore, where he randomly got a tribal design tattooed on his right forearm.
The cricketer also stated that he didn’t think about the tattoo's significance, and much later, he realised that tattoos must have some meaning. He also said that he felt bad for his fans, who copied his tattoo, which had no meaning. He also revealed that the tattoo naturally had the alphabet 'F', and he himself termed it as ‘Faith’, even though it did not represent anything. He carried the tattoo for about six years and later got it covered.
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In April 2023, Virat got a new tattoo ahead of the Indian Premier League 2023. He covered up one of his old tattoos with a new one. The famous tattoo artist, Sunny Bhanushali recalled the procedure and revealed that the studio was completely shut and armed with security guards when the process took place. Calling the tattoo, a powerful symbol, Sunny said:
“He knew that this tattoo would be with him for the rest of his life, a powerful symbol of his spiritual journey and his connection to something greater than himself."
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Virat Kohli has been the pillar of strength of the Indian cricket team for over a decade. He has often broken many benchmarks in cricket over the years, but the semifinals of the ICC World Cup 2023 proved why he is considered the GOAT of Indian cricket. The 35-year-old broke the record set by master blaster, Sachin Tendulkar by becoming the first batsman to score 50 ODI centuries in international cricket. The moment became even more special for Virat as his icon, Sachin, was present at Wankhede stadium to witness the iconic moment.
What do you think about the hilarious story behind Virat’s first tattoo? Let us know.
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