Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and the ex-captain of the Indian national team in all formats. He is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world and has many records and accolades to his name. He is also a vegan, a dog lover, a philanthropist, and a fitness enthusiast. He has a passion for cricket and a personality that inspires millions of fans around the world. 🇮🇳

Let’s get down to some lesser known facts you may not know:

• He has a phobia of heights and does not like flying in helicopters.
• He loves Japanese cuisine and sushi is his favourite dish.
• He is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict workout regime. We all know that, but do you know that he can do 100 push-ups in a minute?
• He is a philanthropist and supports various social causes, such as education, health, and environment. He has his own charity foundation called Virat Kohli Foundation.
• He is a music lover and enjoys listening to Punjabi and Bollywood songs. He also likes to sing and rap occasionally.
• He is a car lover and owns a collection of luxury vehicles, such as Audi, BMW, Bentley, and Lamborghini.
• He is a religious person and believes in God. He wears a black thread on his right wrist as a lucky charm.
• He is a prankster and likes to have fun with his teammates. He once shaved off half of his teammate Ishant Sharma’s moustache as a joke.
• He is a vegan and a dog lover who supports animal protection organisations like PETA.
• He has four tattoos, including a golden dragon and a samurai warrior for good luck.
• He is the co-owner of FC Goa, a football team in the Indian Super League, Bengaluru Yodhas, a wrestling team, and UAE Royals, a tennis team.
• He drinks only Evian Natural Spring Water imported from France, which costs Rs 400 per litre.
• He started playing cricket when he was three years old and joined Delhi Cricket Academy at the age of nine.
• He is the youngest player to win the ODI Cricketer of the Year award, which he received in 2012 at the age of 23.
• He has never faced Pakistan in a Test match.

How many of them you did not know? Let us know in comments.