Virat Kohli had a tough outing with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as they became the first team to bow out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). However, it has hardly affected his brand value as Kohli is one of the most popular cricketers around the globe. His brand value has increased with each passing day not only because of antics on the field but also because of the way he carries himself off the pitch and his fashion statement.
The Indian National Cricket team skipper currently holds most of the batting records in the world. Virat Kohli has amassed 10,843 runs in 227 ODIs with a staggering average of 60.08. Moreover, only at the age of 30, he is already the second highest ODI tons to his name – 41 centuries.
Kohli wins most engaging Instagram for the second time
Apart from illustrious career records, Virat Kohli has a strong personality and also boasts a fearless attitude on the ground. He doesn’t like o keep his emotions on his sleeves and loves to give it on the face of the opponents. He is a leading example for the younger generations and is also the most sought after cricketers on various social media platforms. And rightly so, Kohli took home the award for the most engaging personality on Instagram. Kohli has almost 32 million followers on Instagram, and he always keeps his fans posted with his daily life. Meanwhile, Bollywood and Hollywood actress Priyanka Chopra bagged the award for being the most followed account at the Instagrammer of the Year 2019 awards in Mumbai. This is the second time he was won this award for the second time in a row.
However, Virat Kohli is not someone to be over-elated with this. He has set his eyes on the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019 in England and Wales starting from May 30. They have a strong side are one of the top contenders to win the trophy. The men in blues begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5 at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground in Southampton.