Owing to his success with the willow. Virat Kohli is one of the only three cricketers to enjoy a lucrative A+ central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that allows him to earn a staggering Rs 7 crore per year. Apart from that, he earns quite handsomely through brand endorsements due to his popularity amongst fans.

For someone who has success, fame, and money, it’s quite obvious to see. Kohli boasting of some of the most desirable and ridiculously expensive things. From swanky cars, luxury pads to exclusive timepieces, ‘King Kohli’ has got it all.

Here’s a look at 5 of the most expensive things owned by the Indian captain:

1. Rolex Daytona Rainbow Everose Gold (Rs 69 Lakh)

A fashion icon and an inspiration to the youth. Virat Kohli pays special attention to his personal style where timepieces play a very important role. While the Indian captain boasts of quite a watch collection, one special timepiece clearly stands out – Rolex Daytona Rainbow Everose Gold.

Rolex took watch-making to a whole new level when it showcased the Daytona ‘Rainbow’ in a brand new Everose gold finish in 2018. Previously available in yellow or white gold; the Daytona ‘Rainbow’ consists of its bezel, set with 36 baguette-cut sapphires in a range of graduated colours. Another 11 baguette-cut, coloured sapphires are used for the hour markers; while the lugs and crown guards are set with a total of 56 diamonds.

In addition, the composition for its 40mm case and bracelet are made of 18k Everose gold; a proprietary rose gold alloy developed by Rolex that’s resistant to fading. Furthermore, the sub-dials of the chronograph are rendered in pink gold crystals and a pink gold alloy that has undergone a crystallization process to give it a shimmering finish. 

Thus, for all that is on offer, ‘King Kohli’ didn’t mind shelling out a staggering Rs 69,12,000 for this beautiful watch. 

2. Audi RS5 Coupe (Rs 1.10 Cr)

For a man who wears his heart on his sleeve on the cricket field. Virat Kohli has as much passion for fast cars as he has an appetite for scoring runs. While he boasts of an envious collection varying over different car manufacturers; Kohli has a special liking towards German car-maker Audi.

The right-handed batsman has numerous Audi cars in his garage including the spectacular RS5 Coupe. Launched in 2018 in India, RS5 Coupe is a two-door offering with an optional carbon-fibre roof. It comes with sporty and aggressive bumpers with massive air intakes, larger front grille, Quattro blisters, Matrix LED headlamps and 19-inch slick-looking wheels.

Under the hood, RS5 packs a smaller 2.9-litre TFSI V6 twin-turbo engine replacing the behemoth V8 from its predecessor. The motor is tuned to produce 444bhp and 600Nm of peak torque, making it go from 0-100kmph in just 3.9 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 250kmph.

The four-seater coupe gets sports seats at the front, a flat-bottom steering wheel, Audi’s Virtual Cockpit system and an updated MMI unit – all that equates to Rs 1,10,65,000 (ex-showroom).

3. Audi A8L W12 Quattro (Rs 1.87 Cr)

Kohli and Audis are a match made in heaven. The Indian cricket captain got his hands on this beauty as soon as it hit the market. A top-end trim in the Audi A8L line-up in India. The W12 Quattro is powered by a 6.3-litre FSI petrol motor which equips the vehicle with 500bhp and 63.73kgm of torque; making it go from 0-100kmph in just 4.7 seconds.

Standing out amongst the A8s, this high-end variant has a single-frame radiator grille with a touch of high gloss black paint finish and special chromed horizontal bars alongside chrome inserts on the air inlets and exterior mirrors. The exhaust system has two trapezoidal-pattern tailpipe trims neatly integrated into the rear bumper.

The power for A8L W12 Quattro is transmitted through an eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox. Gear shifts are performed electronically from an elegant yacht-style selector lever or at steering wheel paddles. The A8 L W12 Quattro runs on 255/45 section tyres and gets 19-inch alloy wheels with a 15-spoke design reserved for this model. This beauty made Kohli’s purse lighter by Rs 1.87 crore (ex-showroom).

4. Audi R8 V10 Plus (Rs 2.72 Cr)

Another beast of a car owned by Kohli, Audi R8 V10 Plus is everything you can dream of. Powered by a 5.2 FSI Quattro engine, the R8 V10 Plus is capable of producing 610 hp power at 6,500Nm of torque to accelerate from 0-100km per hour in just 3.2 seconds. It comes with seven-speed S-Tronic transmission and newly developed Quattro permanent all-wheel drive with electro-hydraulically activated multi-plate clutch and four standard modes of Audi drive select.

Measuring 4.42 metres long and 1.94 metres wide. The new Audi R8 V10 Plus is lighter; sharing 50 per cent of its components with its racing twin Audi R8 LMS; including Audi Space Frame and the V10 engine. The intelligent mix of aluminium and carbon. Built on the aerodynamic concept of a race car. Audi R8 V10 Plus has a monoposto cockpit design blended with gloss carbon elements and has 13 per cent improved fuel efficiency.

With a fixed rear spoiler to enhance downforce, the mid-engine sports car has a cargo room of 226 litres behind the seats and another 112 litres luggage compartment at the front under the traditional bonnet which is bereft of an engine in this case. The vehicle remains one of the most prized-possessions for Kohli who shelled out Rs 2.72 crore (ex-showroom) for this mean machine.

5. Gurugram Bungalow (Rs 80 Cr)

Often labelled as the ‘king’ of modern-day cricket, the 31-year-old, for all his wealth, quite understandably owns properties in the plush areas of Indian cities. Amongst the houses he owns, Kohli has one luxurious bungalow in Gurugram, Haryana. Located in DLF Phase 1, the 500-square-yard bungalow is no less than a palace.

With modern architecture and jaw-dropping interiors, Kohli’s bungalow, just like its owner, breathes elegance and style. From the exquisite swimming pool, well-decked bar to alluring designs inside. The house is everything that Kohli represents, both on and off the field. 

The Indian captain shelled out a whopping Rs 80 crore to buy this property right after his marriage to Anushka Sharma in Italy. 

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However, his biggest, and undeniably most iconic, contribution to Indian cricket came in 2011, where he played his heart out during the country’s triumphant World Cup campaign despite battling cancer.

The left-hander didn’t just play a vital role in one or two matches, but the fact that he scored 362 runs, took 15 wickets and bagged four ‘Man of the Match’ awards to eventually be adjudged the ‘Player of the Tournament‘ goes on to show his grit and passion for both cricket and his country.

But, despite his priceless contributions, Yuvraj never really got his due. Last year, when India was busy negating the challenges in the ICC World Cup, Yuvraj announced his retirement and opened a can of worms wherein he blasted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his mistreatment.

He had also slammed the MSK Prasad-led selection panel which took key decisions during its reign up until last December. Yuvraj had claimed that India desperately needed good selectors who’re well adept in their understanding of modern-day cricket.

His alleged tiff with India’s last selection panel once again became the topic of great discussion after Harbhajan Singh took a light-hearted dig at him on social media.

Recently, as cricket fans celebrated Yuvi’s 300th ODI appearance for India, the left-hander took to Twitter and thanked BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly and then selectors for giving him the opportunity. “I think we should all thank @SGanguly99 and the first batch of my selectors for giving me this opportunity!,” Yuvraj tweeted.

In response to Yuvi’s tweet, Harbhajan asked his former Team India mate to comment on the last batch of selectors. “Anything for the last batch?,” Bhajji tweeted. Realising a possible controversy at hand, Yuvi decided to play it safe by responding: “Lol no comments”.

Following the end of MSK Prasad’s tenure, former Indian spinner Sunil Joshi took over the reins as the new chairman of the country’s selection committee.

His panel is comprised of Devang Gandhi, Sarandeep Singh, Jatin Paranjpe and Harvinder Singh.

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While preparing himself to play the role of Dhoni in his biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story; former Indian wicket-keeper Kiren More was trusted with the responsibility of transforming the actor into a cricketing athlete.

He’d work with Sushant Singh Rajput for nine months straight; working on his techniques both as a batman and a keeper and look after the minutest. The details could help him become more like the unorthodox player that Dhoni was.

Following the death of the Sushant Singh Rajput, More shared his experience training him for the role in an interview with The Indian Express and even shared the insights of the moment when the master blaster showed up at his batting practice and lauded him too.

“I remember the moment when Sachin Tendulkar was left stunned when he saw Sushant Singh Rajput batting,�?More said. “A few weeks into the training, I remember Sushant practising the famous Helicopter shot of Dhoni. That’s when Tendulkar came to the training ground at BKC Bandra, a Mumbai suburb.”�?/p>

who is this boy? Sachin Tendulkar Says

“Tendulkar was watching from the gallery and when I met him later; after practice, he asked me, ‘who is this boy? He is batting so well. Itni achi batting kar rah hai,�?I told him that it’s the actor Sushant; who is preparing for a biopic on Dhoni. Tendulkar was so shocked and said, ‘he can play proper professional cricket if he wants to. He seems that good.’�?/p>

That’s not it. During practice, Sachin’s son Arjun used to bowl for him. Sushant Singh Rajput would pull for a shot whenever the pacer hit him with a bouncer. The two became such good friends that Arjun even wanted to bat with his willow.

As an actor, he used to take his job very seriously and just like the film’s producer Arun Pandey revealed. Recently, he wanted to become just like Dhoni so that millions of his fans from all over the country.

Based on the success and the fact that it earned him a Filmfare nomination for the Best Actor award.

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Among his most notable works was the biography on former Indian captain MS Dhoni called �?a href="//cricextable.com/latest-news/">MS Dhoni, The Untold Story�?which was a super hit at the box office. During the making of the film, Sushant worked closely with Dhoni and interacted with his family, coaches and childhood friends.

While there has been no official reaction from Dhoni after the passing of the actor, the movie’s director Neeraj Pandey has said the cricketer was shattered when he was apprised of the actor’s demise.

“Apart from calling Mahi bhai, I have also called two of his best friends Mihir Diwakar and Arun Pandey. They all seemed very upset with such a piece of terrible news. Mahi bhai was in a shock to hear the news and got shattered,�?

“Mahi is also very morose. Such a tragic incident. We can’t even believe what has happened. I am not in a position to express my grief,�?Pandey told ABP

Indian captain Virat Kohli, limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma, and Sachin Tendulkar all took to Twitter to express grief over the demise of Rajput.

India skipper Virat Kohli expressed shock and tweeted: “Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput. This is so difficult to process. May his soul RIP and may god give all the strength to his family and friends.”

Rohit Sharma shared a photo of Sushant wearing Team India’s jersey and tweeted: “This is distressing, can’t come to terms that this has happened. Really disturbing. Brilliant actor RIP brother.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter: “Shocked and sad to hear about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput. Such a young and talented actor. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP.”

Current Team India head coach Ravi Shastri tweeted: I’m shocked at the tragic passing away of #SushantSinghRajput. A life brimming with promise and possibilities ended abruptly. My condolences to his family and fans.”

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While his consistent on-field performances continue to aid Team India, his success further makes him a brand’s ‘wet dream’ for endorsements. Listed among the highest-earning athletes across the globe, Kohli is a proud owner of swanky cars and luxury pads.

The Indian captain spent most of his time in West Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area growing up before his cricketing success saw him moving to posh localities. He lived in Paschim Vihar’s affluent residential colony, Meera Bagh, until his family moved to a luxurious bungalow in Gurugram.

While Kohli created quite a buzz after purchasing a lavish Worli home, a sky bungalow that left the Indian cricketer’s purse lighter by Rs 34 crore, little is known about his lavish residence in Haryana’s Gurugram. But, not anymore. Here’s a look at King Kohli’s palace in Gurugram:

Eye-Catching Structure

Moving away from the streets of Meera Bagh, Kohli and his family moved to this beautiful house in DLF Phase 1, Gurugram.

At the first look, the house looks like a set of boxes connected together. But as you begin to pay attention, you’d notice this beautiful home is actually a three-dimensional abstraction of an interlocking geometric structure. The Indian cricketer is believed to have spent a whopping Rs 80 crore for this luxurious bungalow.

Drawing Room

The Indian captain has kept the drawing-room pretty simple. The dark-toned stand-out wall perfectly balances the wooden furniture, including the giant lamp, in the visible space.

There is a glass wall overlooking the alley, making the space visibly appealing. And, the beautiful round chandelier also gets noticed.

Well-Connected Pathways

Spread across 500 square yards, the beautiful house has carefully-designed pathways to keep every area of this lavish mansion well connected. The emplacement of lights, too, seem carefully deliberated so as to avoid too much brightness and yet illuminate the pathways.

Quaint Bar

For someone who pays special attention to his fitness, Kohli, quite understandably, has left the drinking days behind. But, owing to his success, the Delhi cricketer often finds himself entertaining the guests where this quaint bar comes into play.

From dark-themed walls, matching marble deck and stand-out wooden stools, this bar is everything you need for an immersive drinking session.

Living Room

Moving into the Gurugram bungalow in 2015, Kohli hosted a special party for his Team India mates where the bigwigs were seen in attendance.

The Indian cricketers, who are a big fan of console gaming, would have surely loved Kohli’s living room that offers great seating space and a wide TV to satiate their thirst for gaming.

With a beautiful ceiling pattern and the perfect specimen of vertical gardening at the far end of the room, your gaming experience can’t get better than this.

Hanging Pool

For its staggering price, Kohli’s Gurugram residence is the perfect epitome of an a-la-mode mansion. Needless to say, everything in this eye-catching dwelling speaks of class and elegance. And, if its splendid interiors, admirable floorings and carefully-designed structure weren’t enough to woo you, the fact that it has a unique hanging block which serves as a concealed pool is bound to impress all.

Right across the sprawling garden, the floor tiles show the way towards a wooden, rustic staircase which, in turn, takes you to an elevated platform where wooden floorings welcome you for a quick dip in the pool.

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One of the most successful Indian cricketers, Harbhajan Singh has been making headlines for playing the role of an engineering student in an upcoming Tamil movie.

His decision to take a plunge into acting comes despite a fair warning from his wife and actor Geeta Basra.

In an interview with Bombay Times, Singh said: “My wife, Geeta (Basra), told me not to get into films as it’s nothing like the sport that I play. She is right in the sense that acting is not everyone’s cup of tea, but if nothing else, tajurba toh mil hi jayega.�?/p>

This is the compilation of Six Indian cricketers who tried their hand at acting but ended up failing miserably:

1. Ajay Jadeja

Tainted by the allegations of match-fixing and a five-year ban for the same, Ajay Jadeja’s success as a cricketer was and will continue to remain overshadowed. However, the same cannot be said about his on-screen career which never took off.

From his debut film Khel (2003) with Sunil Shetty, Sunny Deol and Celina Jaitley in lead roles, to a rom-com in Pal Pal Dil Ke Ssaat in 2009, Jadeja got enough tajurba to know that acting wasn’t meant for him.

2. Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar, the little master who made the bowlers shiver in their boots throughout his legendary cricketing career, wasn’t as imposing when it came to working in front of the camera.

His role as the main character in a Marathi film Savli Premachi (1980) failed to attract an audience to the theatres the way his batting did during his days as one of the Men in Blue.

He also made a special appearance in Naseeruddin Shah starrer Maalamal (1988) but that was it for Gavaskar’s acting career.

3. Vinod Kambli

Despite all the talent in the world, Vinod Kambli failed to shine in international cricket for long. Some blame the cricketer himself for bringing down in what could have been a glorious career, others blame the Indian selection committee.

But when it comes to acting, Kambli alone needs to be blamed for his performance in the 2002 film Annarth and that god-awful song Whisky Pila De.

4. Salil Ankola

After playing one Test match and twenty-One Day Internationals (ODIs) for the Indian cricket team, Salil Ankola acted in movies like Kurukshetra (2000), Pitaah (2002) and Chura Liya Hai Tumne (2003) but failed to make an impression.

He later moved towards small screen shows and to his credit, did some great work there.

5. Salim Durani

An all-rounder, Afghanistan-born Salim Durani represented India in 29 Tests and was known for his ability to smash powerful sixes over the boundary ropes.

Fans loved him dearly and even protested with signs and slogans when he was dropped from a Kanpur Test in 1973.

The same year, however, Durani made his acting debut alongside Parveen Babi who was also making her first on-screen appearance in Charitra.

6. Mohsin Khan

Before the likes of Ali Zafar and Fawad Khan came to India to try their luck in movies, another young man from Pakistan had tried to establish I Bollywood.

The man in question is Mohsin Khan, who played in the Pakistan cricket team for several years. As Pakistan did not really have a flourishing film industry, he tried his luck in Bollywood. He was even briefly married to actress Reena Roy.

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