A hilarious moment involving Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has gone viral, when a politician from Nagaland forgot the cricketer’s name during an event. Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Higher Education and Tourism in the Government of Nagaland, was asked about his favorite cricketer.
The BJP MP was quick to name Sachin Tendulkar as his all-time favorite cricketer, but faltered when asked about the current era player. Nagaland minister jokingly calls him “Anushka Sharma’s husband” instead of Virat Kohli.
Nagaland minister forgets Virat Kohli’s name, calls cricketer “Anushka Sharma’s husband” in viral video
Actually, Temgen forgot Imna Along Kohli’s name as she jokingly asked, “What is the name of Anushka Sharma’s husband?” The program immediately got the hosts and audience laughing. The politician later corrected himself and acknowledged Kohli.
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Asked why he recognized Kohli as his Bollywood actress wife, the Higher Education and Tourism Minister said, “I remember Anushka Sharma because she loves Virat Kohli.”
This candid and funny moment quickly went viral across social media platforms, with fans reacting with amusement and celebrating one of India’s most favorite couples.
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It is noteworthy that after dating each other for many years, Anushka and Virat got married in December 2017 in Tuscany, Italy. They have two children, Vamika and Akay. The couple was recently seen enjoying a family outing in London with their son Akay.
Anushka and Virat were seen taking a leisurely stroll, with Anushka gently pushing the stroller while Virat walked beside them, keeping an eye on their little one. Earlier this week there were reports that the couple were planning to move to London permanently.
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In fact, the former Indian captain has reportedly handed over the General Power of Attorney (GPA) of a luxurious bungalow worth Rs 80 crore in Gurugram to his brother, leading to speculations that he is moving to the UK permanently with Anushka and their two children.
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Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is starting a new chapter of his life in London with his family while continuing his international cricket career in ODIs, as he opened up about his decision to relocate to the UK. The former India captain is now completely focusing on ODI cricket after retiring from T20I and Test cricket.
After winning the IPL 2025 final with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kohli immediately moved to the UK. Away from the limelight, the 36-year-old is enjoying much-needed time with his family, especially his young son. This phase of life has given Kohli a chance to refresh and reflect, balancing professional commitments with personal happiness.
“It’s been a long time for me since I retired from Test cricket. Like I was saying, just catching up with life. I haven’t been able to do anything for the last few years… I don’t know how many years. Just being able to spend some quality time with my kids, with the family at home – it’s been a beautiful phase and something I’ve really enjoyed,” Kohli told Fox Cricket.
