Anushka Sharma Hugs Heartbroken Virat Kohli After World Cup Final Defeat, Picture Goes Viral

20.11.2023 - 04:53 sports.ndtv.com

Just like every member of the Indian team and millions of fans across the globe, Virat Kohli was shattered after Australia emerged triumphant in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final.

Kohli, who was named the player of the tournament for his stupendous run with the bat, ended the tournament as the top-scoring batter but that wasn't enough for him to get his hands on the trophy.

After Travis Head inspired Australia to a comfortable win, Kohli met his wife Anushka Sharma who was in the stands. Anushka tried to comfort Kohli who was understandably heartbroken with a hug.

The picture of the couple has gone viral on social media. Virat Kohli hugged Anushka Sharma after the World Cup final lose.- He is Heartbroken...!!!!!!

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Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq were at loggerheads during an Indian Premier League (IPL) game between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants earlier this year. Kohli and Naveen were involved in a war of words, until recently when both decided to bury the hatchet during the World Cup match between India and Afghanistan in Delhi. This turned out to be memorable moment for all the fans. While Virat and Naveen have put the infamous spat behind, the mystery behind the Afghan pacer's "sweet mangoes" story was yet to be solved. However, Naveen has now lifted the lid on the same.

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Pat Cummins' Virat Kohli Remark As He Picks 'Deathbed Moment' From World Cup Final vs India

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KL Rahul Did Not Bat With "Do-Or-Die" Mindset: Wasim Akram On Star's Cricket World Cup Final Show

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