“Baseless, Factually Incorrect”: Virat Kohli Rejects Rs 5 Crore Ashram Visit Claim
Virat Kohli's team rejects viral claims that the cricketer was paid Rs 5 crore for visiting Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan.
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has hit back at a viral social media allegation claiming he received a massive payment of Rs 5 crore for visiting a spiritual ashram. The cricketer's team has officially dismissed the rumors, labeling them as entirely false and without any factual merit.
The Viral Allegation Explained
The controversy erupted on social media following claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma. The allegation suggested that Kohli's visit to the Vrindavan ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj was a paid engagement amounting to Rs 5 crore. However, no evidence has been presented to support this sensational claim.
In response to the spreading misinformation, a spokesperson for Kohli issued a stern rebuttal to protect the athlete's reputation. The official statement clarified that the cricketer's connection to the spiritual leader is strictly personal.
"We would like to categorically state that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma in regards to Mr. Virat Kohli are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect," the spokesperson stated.
A Matter of Personal Faith
The team emphasized that Kohli's visits to Premanand Maharaj are driven by spiritual devotion rather than any commercial or transactional motive. The statement further highlighted the following points:
- Pure Reverence: Mr. Virat Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj Ji purely out of his deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji.
- Call for Responsibility: The team strongly urged media outlets to exercise due diligence and verify facts before amplifying such unverified statements.
Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, have been known to visit the spiritual leader on several occasions, maintaining a public association rooted in their personal beliefs.
Virat Kohli's Cricket Legacy
While the social media storm focuses on his personal life, Kohli remains one of the most decorated cricketers in history. His statistical dominance across formats is a testament to his unparalleled skill on the field:
Test Cricket
In the longest format of the game, Kohli has represented India in 123 Tests, accumulating 9,230 runs at an impressive average of 46.85, featuring 30 centuries and 31 fifties.
One Day Internationals (ODIs)
His ODI record is nothing short of legendary, with 15,109 runs scored across 317 matches. He maintains a staggering average of 58.78, including 55 centuries and 79 fifties.
T20 Internationals
In the shortest format, Kohli has played 125 T20Is, scoring 4,188 runs at an average of 48.69, which includes one century and 38 fifties.