In a quirky jest, Indian cricket team's ace pacer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, humorously suggested that had the batting juggernaut, Virat Kohli, not made his mark in the cricket world, he could very well have become a WWE wrestler. This lighthearted comment came on August 21, during the CEAT awards and has since made headlines.
Virat Kohli, undoubtedly a jewel in the crown of Indian cricket, boasts an impressive tally of records. Currently holding the enviable position as the active cricketer with the most number of centuries across all game formats, Kohli has 76 hundreds to his credit. Aged 34, this formidable batter is inching closer to surpassing the ODI century record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. With only three centuries short of Tendulkar's 49, 2023 has unfolded as a golden year for Kohli. Especially when considering his slightly underwhelming performances in the recent past, this year has been a commendable turnaround. In just 17 matches, spanning all formats this year, Kohli has stacked up 984 runs, averaging 54.66. Furthermore, his scorecard shines with four centuries and two half-centuries.
However, amidst this cricketing chatter, Bhuvneshwar's tongue-in-cheek comment, as captured by Crictoday, adds a humorous twist. Sharing his perspective on Kohli's alternative career choice, Bhuvneshwar said, "He would have been a wrestler if he was not a cricketer."
In addition to Kohli's commendable cricketing prowess, he is equally renowned for his fiery spirit and tenacity on the field. Recent incidents in IPL 2023, especially a few heated moments with Gautam Gambhir, bear testimony to his never-back-down attitude.
In yet another amusing revelation at the CEAT awards, Bhuvneshwar playfully hinted at Kohli's self-assumed bowling talents. He jokingly remarked, "Virat Kohli thinks he's the best bowler in the team. We're always scared when he bowls as he could get injured due to his bowling action."
As the cricketing fraternity awaits the Asia Cup, fans are eager to see Virat Kohli in action, as he's been officially announced as part of the playing squad. This news, combined with Bhuvneshwar's playful comments, adds an exciting dimension to the anticipation surrounding the tournament.
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