Virat Kohli's grey beard worries netizens; fans say he's liv ..

The star cricketer—our beloved Virat Kohli—is back in the headlines, and honestly, who doesn’t love him there? But this time, it’s not for a fiery century or a jaw-dropping cover drive (or even a perfectly brewed cup of tea). Nope, it’s his beard doing all the talking. The former Test captain’s salt and pepper look has gone officially viral, leaving the internet torn between calling it “fine wine ageing” or the cricketing equivalent of a slow curtain call. Either way, the King is making a statement without even lifting a bat. A recent London street snap with a fan sent social media into overdrive—because Kohli’s beard now has more silver than a trophy cabinet. For some, it was cause for alarm. “White beard, dimming fire, and tired eyes… The King has begun to lay down his sword,” read one overly dramatic fan post.

Others, however, were having none of the panic. They called him “gracefully ageing” and “more handsome than ever.” And honestly? He does look like a man who’s swapped match-day pressure for Wimbledon afternoons and quiet strolls with Anushka Sharma.

The couple, who welcomed son Akaay last year, are reportedly shifting their home base to London—a deliberate choice to give both Akaay and big sister Vamika a childhood away from the blinding Indian media glare. That viral clip of them wandering around Notting Hill? He looked relaxed, happy, and just a tad annoyed at someone filming without asking (fair enough).

Kohli might have stepped away from Test cricket, but this isn’t the look of a man fading away—it’s the look of someone stepping into a calmer chapter, beard and all. And if that chapter comes with fewer flights, more family breakfasts, and just the right amount of swagger? Well, he’s earned every bit of it.
**This news was published on Times of India on 9th August, 2025.

 

 

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