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Does Virat Kohli dye his beard? Here's what he said at Yuvraj's fundraiser
Virat's career entering it's final stage
For fans who remember the fiercely aggressive young Kohli bursting onto the international scene over a decade ago, brash, expressive, and proudly flaunting his raw stubble, the dyed beard feels symbolic. It hints at the transition of a cricketer once defined by youthful fire into a matured veteran who has carried the weight of Indian cricket through an entire era.
The gala, attended by legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen, and Brian Lara, saw Team India mingling with guests under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir. It was a night of laughter, old stories, and renewed bonds. But as a giant screen played candid clips of Kohli chatting with Pietersen and later joining Ravi Shastri and Yuvraj Singh on stage, the nostalgia kicked in. Kohli on relationship with Ravi Shastri
In a heartfelt moment during a panel discussion hosted by Gaurav Kapoor, Kohli paid tribute to Shastri, his former coach, stating, 'If I wasn't working with him, what happened in Test cricket wouldn't have been possible.' The respect and warmth were mutual, reminding everyone of an era built on trust and transformation.
Kohli on bond with Yuvraj Singh
Kohli also spoke about his first encounter with Yuvraj during a North Zone camp, a young Delhi boy looking up to his flamboyant senior. The bond forged there, he said, helped shape not just his game, but his character. 'These are the friendships I'll cherish for life,' he shared.
The evening wasn't just about raising funds, it was a symbolic torch-passing moment. Kohli's dyed beard, now a trending topic online, is more than vanity. It's a quiet nod to the passage of time, a visual reminder that the fiery youngster is now the wise elder, and that an era, his era, is gracefully nearing its twilight.
As Kohli slipped away from the venue with minimal security and maximum grace, the message was clear, time changes appearances, but memories and legacies remain etched forever.
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