In a scene that took social media from the storm, in the east India Cricket captain Virat Kohli It was recently seen playing an unfamiliar new form in London. Fresh from a blockbuster appearance in IPL 2025 FinalThe 36 -year -old is enjoying a well -acquired downtime abroad with his family. Kohli, known to have a lesser profile than cricket, rarely updates or shares in public – when pictures of his dramatic changes come out, increase the conspiracy. The shocking gray beard, unlike his normal prepared personality, sent fans into a frenzy and promoted comprehensive reactions online.
Virat Kohli’s viral reinforcement sends fans into frenzy
Kohli’s absence from the cricket circuit has been a matter of fans all over India and beyond. After a tornado IPL season, Kohli traveled to London and mostly remained out of the limelight. When a picture changed with her, she changed Shash Kiran It went viral – immediately became the subject of meme, debate and worship in social platforms. In Snap, Kohli was almost unfamiliar with a thick, brown beard, leaving many fans in mistrust.
Social media exploded in a hurry of posts, some fans jokingly questioned whether the most intensive contestants of cricket have really lost their hunger for the game. Others indicated his latest form on retirement or indicated a new chapter in his career. Adding fuel to speculation was Kohli’s remarks in Wimbledon 2025, where he attributed his trial retirement to attempt to keep his changing beard: “Just two days ago, my beard painted. You know that it’s time when you are coloring your beard every four days“He quipped Vijay Amritaj.
Rumors of Kohli’s retirement and road ahead
Kohli’s new look has not just launched style trends – it also ignites a wave of rumors of retirement. Now active in 36 and only one cricket format, Kohli first bid farewell to both tests and T20I, focusing on ODI with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. His clear comment about the toll of the weekly beard colored surprises many people, but also resonates as a metaphor for senior athletes for immense pressure and responsibility.
Looking forward, Kohli’s next expected appearance will not be during October Australia’s ODI tour of IndiaKohli and selection for both with increasing uncertainty Rohit Sharma Ahead of 2027 World Cup, Fans are left to guess about the future of India’s two most influential players. Till then, Kohli’s surprising London’s appearance and viral gray beard presented a glimpse in the personal side of a sports icon, which is on every step – or away from the ground – prevents the imagination of millions.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Virat Kohli with Shash Kiran in the UK. pic.twitter.com/y9jowro1gl
– Mufadal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 8, 2025
White beard, fire, and tired eyes.
Yes, it is Virat Kohli in his latest photo from London.
The king has started laying his sword …
We have probably reached the end we never wanted to see! pic.twitter.com/b7EPLE98QD– a `(@@ _ abhi18) August 8, 2025
Childhood is all getting old but our king is getting old#Viratkohli #Cricket pic.twitter.com/d0vmqsz3i
– Akshat (@akshatgoel1408) August 8, 2025
If you have to color your beard every four days, when you know – Virat Kohli was not wrong. pic.twitter.com/o59veyecjx
– Ishi., (@Ishi_178) August 7, 2025
Akaay Kohli Parent pic.twitter.com/ds4uhmeyvq
– Joe Tax (@i_am_gustakh) August 8, 2025
Fans of KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan saw this picture. The man is getting old and is on the verge of retirement.
Shahrukh Khan is still ruling more after 33 years. No problem.For Virat’s fans- Kohli is our all-time legend, celebrate his career, which are not found in petty wars. pic.twitter.com/7dftjewih
– kkr vibe (@knightsvibe) August 8, 2025
Virat Kohli Bro 😭 😭 😭 pic.twitter.com/9jgrz0xz9r
– Umdartamker (@umdartamker) August 8, 2025
Whether you are Virat Kohli or laborer Ramesh, you cannot stop the problem of hair fall and gray 😭 😭 pic.twitter.com/oatcuo8xjv
– gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) August 8, 2025
I think Virat Kohli is around the real age 45, he was hiding it from us. pic.twitter.com/0wvtuxdvbt
– Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Crlmemes_) August 8, 2025
Kohli bhai shave color pic.twitter.com/nsivvtewuy
– `(@Viratkohli_un) August 8, 2025
Virat Kohli in his latest photo in all salt and paper beard
how time flies??#Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/dm062bg1hd– Justacricketlover (@imkmalhotra) August 8, 2025
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