Virat Kohli criticizes broadcasters for highlighting his ‘favorite chole-bhature spot’: ‘That's irrelevant…’

Virat Kohli, the star player of Team India, recently criticized cricket broadcasters for their focus on trivial details such as what he ate for lunch or his favorite cuisine, rather than highlighting the journey and hard work of athletes. Despite being a major draw in the cricket world, Kohli believes that broadcasters should shift their focus to producing more informative shows that educate viewers about the sport and its players. He feels that showcasing his previous performances and personal preferences excessively detracts from the essence of the game and doesn't do justice to the dedication and effort put in by athletes. Kohli's call for a more insightful approach to sports broadcasting highlights the need for a shift towards more meaningful content that truly celebrates the talent and achievements of athletes.

Kohli, one of the most influential personalities in India's sporting history, asserted that a lot of groundwork is happening in India to move it forward towards becoming a sporting nation.

“We are working towards India becoming a sports-forward nation. We have the vision. We have the groundwork happening today. It should be a collective responsibility of everyone involved. It’s not just about the infrastructure or the people who infuse the money. It’s also about the people who watch. We need education," Kohli said at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit.

Kohli said that during a cricket match, it's important to talk about what a player is going through rather than discussing what food he had for lunch the last day.

"A broadcast show needs to talk about the game and not what I ate yesterday for lunch or my favourite chole-bhature place in Delhi. You can’t have that in cricket matches. Rather, you could talk about what an athlete is going through," he added.

Virat Kohli joins RCB camp

Meanwhile, Kohli has already joined the RCB camp for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. The star batter will play under Rajat Patidar's captaincy as RCB embark on a new transitional phase this season with a rejuvenated squad. For IPL 2025, the Bengaluru-based franchise retained Virat Kohli (INR 21 crore), Rajat Patidar (INR 11 crore), and Yash Dayal (INR 5 crore) and then went all guns blazing in the auction to build a balanced squad. They will start their campaign against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener on March 22 at Eden Gardens.

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