Explained: Meaning Of Virat Kohli's All 11 Tattoos With Pictures

Virat Kohli is one of the very few Indian players who sport tattoos. The India captain had a tattoo on his forearm even before he made his international debut in 2008. With the passage of time, his love for tattoos have only increased and both of his hands pretty much prove that.

And just like his tattoos, his batting has evolved over the years too. As of now, he is the undisputed king of cricket. Virat Kohli is widely regarded as the best batsmen across all formats. Statistically, he is heads and shoulders ahead of his contemporaries.

At just 31, Kohli has hit a staggering 70 centuries and 104 half-centuries in international cricket. With 43 tons to his name, he is second in the list of most centuries in ODIs. He is the only player in the world with average of more than 50 in all the three formats of the game.

With the way he is batting right now, it is safe to say that he will break many records in the coming days. Well, only time well where does he stop but for the time being, we are taking a look at his love for tattoos. The right-handed batsman has as many as 11 very well described tattoos in his body.

Here’s a look at Virat Kohli’s all 11 tattoos:

1. God’s Eye Tattoo

This is on his left shoulder. Describing it, Virat Kohli had previously said: “I call it the God’s eye. So, basically, the all-seeing eye. That everything that’s happening is being watched and there’s someone always keeping a count of everything that you do.”

“So that makes you feel connected in a way and also, that makes you understand the essence of life and what we need to do as human beings and what our eventual goal is,” he added according to BodyArtGuru.

2. Japanese Samurai Tattoo

The Japanese Samurai tattoo has covered his biceps area. As per reports, it is his favourite tattoo. The batting superstar believes he gets his strength from this sword. And it also tells the story of a Samurai warrior’s loyalty, self-discipline, ethical behaviour.

3. ‘175’ Tattoo

On his left arm is the tattoo of his ODI cap number, 175. After leading India to glory in the 2008 ICC U19 World Cup, he made his debut against Sri Lanka in August of the same year. He failed to get going in his maiden international game, scoring just 12 off 22 balls as India lost the game by eight wickets.

4. ‘269’ Tattoo

Virat Kohli has also tattooed his Test cap number on his arm. He made his Test debut in June 2011, against the West Indies at Kingston. India won the match by 63 runs with Kohli making four off 10 balls.

“These numbers will always remain with me because when you look back at the charts 200 years from now, in front of these numbers, there will be my name. These will always be special numbers and hence I decided to get them,” he had once said about the numbers on his arms.

5. Mother’s Name Tattoo

He has tattooed his mother’s name, Saroj, on his left tricep.

6. Father’s Name Tattoo

His father’s name, Prem, is also inscribed on his left hand. Kohli lost his father, who worked as a criminal lawyer, in 2006. He had famously come to the field to bat for Delhi on the very next day after his father’s untimely death.

7. Lord Shiva Tattoo

On his left arm, there is also a tattoo of Lord Shiva. The tattoo shows Lord Shiva meditating on his abode mount Kailash. The India superstar is a worshipper of Lord Shiva.

8. Monastery Tattoo

On his left shoulder, Virat Kohli has an image of a monastery. It signifies Kohli’s yearning for peace and power.

9. ‘Scorpio’ Tattoo

Virat Kohli’s zodiac sign is written on his upper right arm. He was born on November 5, 1988.

10. ‘Om’ Tattoo

The sacred word Om is inscribed near the God’s Eye tattoo on his shoulder.

11. Tribal Tattoo

Virat Kohli also has a tattoo depicting tribalism on his right arm. It signifies loyalty to his tribe, the team, and of course, his fighting spirit, the aggro.

Picture credits:bodyartguru.com

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