11 tattoos of Virat Kohli
Several athletes from different sports are seen sporting tattoos on different parts of their bodies, such as Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya, David Beckham, Lebron James, etc. Cricketing legend Virat Kohli is no exception either.
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of the India national team. A right-handed top-order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best contemporary batsmen in the world.
Virat is very fond of tattoos and hence has a number of tattoos on his body. They are as follows:
1) Tribal Tattoo
This tattoo on his right forearm was Virat’s first tattoo and represents one of his key attributes towards the game: aggression.
2) Lord Shiva Tattoo
Virat Kohli is a firm believer in both Lord Shiva and focus. He has inked a tattoo of Lord Shiva meditating on mountains on his left forearm
3) God’s Eye Tattoo
Virat feels a deep connection with God through this tattoo on his left should. He believes God is all-seeing and is aware of everything that happens.
4) Om Tattoo
Just above God’s Eye, the Hinduism Symbol “Om” is inked. Virat believes that the symbol represents spiritualism. He explains that Om is a universal sound and he realizes that he is at this point in his life for a reason, that it’s just not random.
5) Monastery Tattoo
Virat has a monastery tattoo inked on the left side of his shoulder. It represents peace and power
6) Virat’s Father’s name
It is well aware that Virat Kohli’s father Prem Kohli departed from this world right when Virat’s career was on the verge of taking a flight. Prem Kohli was the one who introduced Virat to cricket and is one of the main reasons for Virat’s dedication towards the game. Virat has often said that he misses his father a lot and wished he was here. In his memory, he has inked his father’s name on his left hand.
7) Virat’s Mother’s Name
After his father departed, his mother was the one who supported him at all times. He showed his love for his mother by inking her name ‘Saroj’ on his upper left arm
8) Scorpion Tattoo
Virat has inked his zodiac sign Scorpion on his upper right arm.
9) Japanese Samurai Tattoo
Samurais are known to be loyal, disciplined, selfless, and courageous in Japanese culture. Virat displayed his belief in all these qualities by inking a Japanese Samurai warrior with a raised sword on his upper left arm. It is said to be one of his favorite tattoos
10) ODI cap number
His ODI cap number 175 is inked on his left arm.
11) TEST cap number
His TEST cap number 269 is inked on his upper left hand.
