Watch: Virat Kohli unveils 16 fascinating insights as he celebrates 16 years in international cricket

On the occasion of completing 16 glorious years in international cricket, India’s batting superstar Virat Kohli has opened up about 16 exciting things during a rapid-fire round with Star Sports. Kohli's choices and preferences during the engaging session are just as amazing as the batter.

The rapid-fire round on Star Sports kicked off with a delightful choice between Kohli’s favorite cricket shots, and it was the cover drive that stole the Indian cricketer’s heart over the flick, showcasing his passion for the elegant and classic strokeplay.

Virat Kohli picks his favorite cricketer and most fun cricketer

The segment continued with a delightful twist as Kohli was posed with a tough choice between two cricketing legends, MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers as his favorite cricketer.

With a chuckle, he expressed his admiration for both Dhoni and de Villiers, showcasing his respect for their incredible careers and impact on the game.

Choosing his favorite cricketing venue turned out to be another fascinating insight.

Despite his fond memories at Australia’s Adelaide Oval, Kohli admitted that Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium holds a special place in his heart, picking it as his favorite venue. He also picked Chris Gayle as his most fun cricketer over Yuzvendra Chahal.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) rivalry question was a bit more straightforward, as Kohli, who represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), named Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as his favorite rival team by overlooking the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI).

Virat Kohli opens up on his favorite childhood shows and music

Meanwhile, the conversation has now shifted from the game zone to personal preferences, as Kohli revealed some surprising choices.

The dashing right-hander picked Mumbai over his hometown of Delhi as his preferred home and named Arijit Singh as his favorite singer, overlooking Gurdas Mann.

Kohli’s fitness routine also came under the spotlight during the rapid-fire round, with weight training emerging as his favorite workout.

Describing himself as a morning bird, the former Indian cricket team skipper also shared his love for dancing and singing during his free time.

The spa is Kohli’s go-to relaxation activity, while Diwali stands out as his favorite festival.

The rapid-fire round also took a nostalgic turn with Kohli reminiscing about his childhood TV shows. He fondly recalled watching “Full House” and “Friends,” which were favorites in his home.

Kohli said on Star Sports during the segment: “I saw a lot of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. because of my brother and sister. And there was another one... I'm forgetting the name. Yeah, Full House. That was my sister's favorite show, so yeah. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and Full House.”

Well, music plays a significant role in Kohli’s life as well. The Indian batting maestro revealed that he often listens to "Shauk" from “Qala” on repeat, and “Ishq” by Sukhbir remains his favorite dance number. It is well known to Kohli’s fans that he loves bhangra and Punjabi music.

Watch here engaging session:

Celebrating 16 glorious years of Virat Kohli in international cricket!

Join us, as we ask @imVkohli about his favorite cricketer, TV show, singer, and 16 other exciting questions in a fun, rapid-fire round to celebrate #16YearsOfVirat! #KingKohli #16YearsOfVirat #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/S8kJ0x61ws

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 18, 2024

Notably, Kohli was also last seen in action in the recent three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka. He will return to national colors next month when India will host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series. Kohli has so far amassed 8848 runs in 113 Test matches for India with the help of 29 centuries.