Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s love for each other, even after a decade of togetherness, is something which often grabs the limelight. The duo stays by each other’s sides through thick and thin, and Anushka is Kohli’s biggest cheerleader. Their relationship is a perfect blend of romance and respect, and the ace cricketer has never shied away from acknowledging Anushka’s role in his life.
On March 9, 2025, after India’s glorious win against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the cricketing world witnessed yet another heart-melting moment when Virat came running to the stands to hug his wife. But did you know, even before their marriage, the cricketer could not imagine playing big matches without his support system in the stands?
Ravi Shastri recalls the time Virat Kohli requested to bring his then-girlfriend, Anushka Sharma, to the Australia tour
During a lively chat with Fox Cricket, Ravi Shastri reminisced about his days as Team India’s Director of Cricket on the 2014-15 Australia Tour. The former coach revealed that Kohli, who was then dating Anushka Sharma, approached him with a rather unusual request. Back then, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had a strict policy that only allowed the wives of cricketers to accompany them on overseas tours, no girlfriends. But for ‘Virushka’, love found its way. Shastri recalled: