Ravi Shastri reveals 'unmarried' Virat Kohli's rare request for Anushka Sharma in 2015

Team India produced a collective performance to thrash Australia in the Test series opener in Perth despite the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma. Under Jasprit Bumrah’s captaincy, India registered a massive 295-run win. However, it was Virat Kohli who hogged all the limelight after his incredible performance. 

The star cricketer, who had failed to perform in the first innings, returned to form with a brilliant century in the second innings and won back the hearts of millions of his fans.

He was under the scanner after the drubbing performance in New Zealand, but he silenced the critics with his performance in Perth. While fans were super thrilled with Virat Kohli’s performance, the usual suspect Anushka Sharma was also seen cheering for her hubby dearest.

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In his signature style, Virat Kohli sent her flying kisses through his bat and fans could not stop cheering more for the lovey-dovey couple. After the match, former India coach Ravi Shastri recalled an incident when Kohli wanted to bring Anushka Sharma to watch his game when she was his girlfriend and they weren’t married. 

“I remember in 2015 when I was the coach of Team India, he wasn’t married then. He was dating Anushka and he came in and said that only wives are allowed, can I get my girlfriend. I said ‘sure’. He said that the Board wasn’t allowing it. So, I made the call and she came up and joined him and in the very first game, boxing day at the Test, he got an 169. Then the same scenes, the flying kiss went out just like yesterday. So, she is a big support,” Ravi recalled.

Brett Lee also joined the conversation and humorously added, “When Ravi speaks, you listen.”

Every Young Romantic Man Deserves a Coach like Ravi Shastri 😎 #ViratKohli𓃵 #BGT #Anushka pic.twitter.com/wUYXpZSiHr

— Mihir Jha (@MihirkJha) November 25, 2024

Kohli’s recent century had ended a prolonged drought and was much needed boost for the 36-year-old who was facing criticism for his recent form.

After the match, Kohli also heaped praises on Anushka and said, “She’s been right by my side through thick and thin. She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes.”