Indian batsman on 31 December 2025 Virat Kohli Shared a social media update to mark the arrival of the New Year with his wife. Anushka SharmaThe post was published late on Wednesday evening and quickly became one of the most engaged updates on Instagram, garnering millions of interactions within a matter of hours,
As one of the most followed athletes globally, Kohli’s personal updates often attract significant attention from both the media and the general public. This exclusive post captured a rare informal moment for the couple away from the cricket field. It highlighted the festive atmosphere as they prepared to move into 2026.
Virat Kohli’s New Year post with Anushka Sharma takes the internet by storm
The viral post showed a picture of Kohli and Anushka in an outdoor setting, where both were seen with temporary face paint or festive face tattoos on their cheeks. Kohli captioned the picture, “Stepping into 2026 with the light of my life,” Tagging Anushka and adding heart emojis to the message. The designs on their faces were colorful and playful, contributing to the relaxed and carefree atmosphere of the photo.
Within no time, the post received a huge amount of likes and comments from fans, celebrities and fellow cricketers who sent New Year wishes to the couple. Many social media users commented on the strength of their bond, while others said the temporary tattoo was a fun way to welcome the upcoming year. The post came as a personal highlight for the batsman during a period of high-intensity cricket. Kohli’s trend of sharing such milestones with his followers continues to drive high engagement, as seen with this latest New Year’s Eve update.
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli’s last home appearance
Beyond the New Year celebrations, Kohli is currently preparing for his last match. Vijay Hazare Trophy For Delhi. His return to the tournament after a gap of 15 years has been statistically significant, highlighted by his recent milestone of reaching 16,000 List A runs. He achieved this feat during his 58th List A century Andhra PradeshBecame only the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar making it happen.
This upcoming home match is his last scheduled appearance Delhi Before joining the national team for three matches ODI series against New ZealandThe series is scheduled to start from January 11 and Kohli is using these home matches to maintain his batting rhythm, Their presence in the tournament has drawn large crowds to the venues and increased interest in India’s top one-day competition, After this final match, he will return to international duties to lead the batting lineup for the first home series of 2026,
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