Senior Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has found himself at the centre of a controversy over his visits to Premanand Maharaj Ji’s ashram in Vrindavan, with his spokesperson now strongly rejecting a claim that the cricketer was paid Rs 5 crore for one such visit.
Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma had claimed that Virat Kohli received Rs 5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. Kohli’s spokesperson has categorically denied the allegation, calling it false and without any factual basis. The spokesperson clarified that Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj because of his personal faith and respect for the spiritual leader, and not for any financial benefit.
Virat Kohli’s team also asked media organisations and journalists to verify information carefully before publishing or spreading such claims. The spokesperson stressed that responsible reporting and proper fact-checking are important in matters involving public figures. Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, have often visited Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan.
On the cricketing front, Kohli has retired from Test cricket and T20Is and now plays only ODIs. The former India captain was recently part of India’s ODI series against the West Indies. He started the series with an impressive century, scoring an unbeaten 139 in the first match in Trivandrum. However, his next two outings were less successful, with Virat Kohli scoring 29 in Guwahati before being dismissed for a golden duck in New Chandigarh.
His next assignment will be the five-match bilateral ODI series against New Zealand, beginning November 4. The 37-year-old batter has also indicated that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final World Cup for India. He said that this gives him extra motivation to give his best, with winning the World Cup remaining his ultimate goal.
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