A video showing a Virat Kohli double surrounded by enthusiastic fans in Ayodhya has gained widespread attention on social media. The presence of this lookalike at the Ram Temple inauguration ceremony led to a frenzy among some individuals who were extremely excited to capture moments with the duplicate of the Indian cricket superstar.
Kohli was among the distinguished individuals invited to the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22. A video of his convoy in Ayodhya circulated on social media a day before the event. Despite the viral footage, it is said that neither Kohli nor Anushka Sharma participated in the function.
While fans speculated about Kohli’s nonattendance at the ceremony, a video featuring his doppelganger gained popularity across social media platforms. The lookalike, dressed in the Men in Blue jersey and cap, relished his time in the spotlight.
You can watch the video here:
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Although Kohli is rumored to have missed the occasion, the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony saw the attendance of former India bowlers Venkatesh Prasad and Anil Kumble, along with retired India Women’s captain Mithali Raj.
Bollywood stars, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Ayushmann Khurrana, Madhuri Dixit, Vicky Kaushal, and others, graced the grand event.
Virat Kohli opts to sit out the initial two Tests in the India-England series
Due to personal reasons, Kohli will be absent for the initial two Tests of the India-England series commencing on January 25, as officially confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a release on Monday.
“Mr. Virat Kohli has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be withdrawn from the first two Tests of the upcoming IDFC First Bank Test series against England, citing personal reasons.”
“Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention,” the release said.
“The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series,” the release added.
The BCCI urged both the media and fans to honor Kohli’s privacy and abstain from making speculations about the nature of his personal reasons. Additionally, the Indian cricket board confirmed that a substitute for the former India captain would be announced shortly.
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