Virat Kohli picks one quality each from celebrities ahead of IPL 2026; desires MS Dhoni’s contentment [Watch]

Virat Kohli, the legendary captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), recently shared his admiration for various celebrities and the qualities he would like to adopt from them. In a video posted by RCB on Instagram, Kohli mentioned his desire to emulate MS Dhoni’s ‘contentment’ and pick up Sachin Tendulkar’s lap shot. He also expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo’s discipline, Lionel Messi’s miraculous abilities, and Dwayne Johnson’s use of eyebrows. However, when it came to Taylor Swift, Kohli admitted he hadn’t seen or heard much about her.

Kohli, who is set to lead RCB in the upcoming IPL 2026 season, was retained by the franchise for a whopping INR 21 crore. In the previous season, he played a crucial role in RCB’s maiden IPL title victory, scoring 657 runs in 15 matches at a stellar strike rate of 144.71, including eight half-centuries. With 8661 runs in 267 IPL matches, Kohli is the tournament’s leading run-scorer with an impressive strike rate of 132.85, featuring eight centuries and 63 fifties.

On the international front, Kohli has been in sublime form, having scored three centuries in his last six ODIs, with his latest being a brilliant 124 against New Zealand in January. As he gears up for the IPL, Kohli will be looking to continue his stellar performance and lead RCB to further success.

Overall, Kohli’s admiration for celebrities from various fields showcases his diverse interests and his desire to learn from the best in different domains. With his talent, determination, and hunger for excellence, Kohli continues to inspire fans and aspiring cricketers around the world.