Indian skipper Virat Kohli is probably the best batsman of this generation. Apart from his cricketing heroics, the fans also love the Indian skipper for his fashion sense and appearance. Virat Kohli is considered a style icon by fans all over the world.
While there are a lot who try to copy the Indian skipper’s fashion styles, there are some who share a lot of resemblance with Virat Kohli. In this article, we will take a look at the five famous doppelgangers of Virat Kohli.
A Fan resembling Kohli at the Indore Stadium
This is as close as it gets !! Virat Kohli look-alike nails it. #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/aiAIm9Oo8m
— CricFit (@CricFit) October 9, 2016
A Virat Kohli doppelganger was spotted during the third test match against New Zealand at Indore, 2016. The cameraman zoomed in on a fan sitting in the stadium cheering the Indian side. As his picture flashed on the big screen at the ground, the crowd cheered aloud.
Even commentator Sanjay Manjarekar thought the lookalike was Kohli himself. He said on air:
“It’s really great to see him go to the stand immediately after the double hundred to meet the fans. You’ve got to appreciate this. You know what. This is what makes him special.” Manjrekar was quickly corrected by his co-commentator Ravi Shastri.
Fox Cricket spots a Virat Kohli Lookalike during India vs Australia match
The @FoxCricket cameras have spotted Kohli's potential body double in the SCG crowd 👀#AUSvIND live updates 👉 https://t.co/KKbZS30J9c pic.twitter.com/9QmaptvGjC
— News Cricket (@NewsCorpCricket) December 8, 2020
India won the T20I series 2-1 against Australia last year by beating them at Sydney in the final T20I. However, it was Virat Kohli’s doppelganger who grabbed everyone’s attention. A fan wore an Indian jersey and sported a beard resembling the Indian skipper.
Very soon his picture went viral on social media which sparked a lot of memes.
Cavit Çetin Güner
@imVkohli brother is it you m confused 😂 pic.twitter.com/kbwn31yjT6
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) May 15, 2020
Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir spotted a Virat Kohli lookalike while watching Dirilis Ertugrul Ghazi, a Turkish TV series. Amir tweeted a picture of an actor from the series and tagged Virat Kohli asking if it’s him.
The actor concerned here is Cavit Çetin Güner, who looks exactly like Indian skipper Virat Kohli in the TV series.
Saud Shakeel
Many fans feel Pakistan cricketer Saud Shakeel many fans resembles Indian captain Virat Kohli. Shakeel recently made his debut against England. He was the highest run-scorer for his side in the second ODI match scoring 56 off 77 deliveries, including four boundaries.
The social media was abuzz with memes and pictures of Virat Kohli and Saud Shakeel.
Ahmed Shehzad
Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad and Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s looks share a lot of resemblances. Shehzad is often referred to as Pakistan’s Virat Kohli by the fans. Ahmed Shehzad is an opening batsman, who made his debut at the age of 17 against Australia in 2009.
But due to his inconsistent run at the international level, he is not a regular in the Pakistan team.
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