Virat Kohli credits Anushka Sharma for making him sensible human being

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has faced flak on social media when her beau Virat Kohli failed to score runs in the past but the Indian skipper himself credited the Bollywood actress for his success on and off the field. After India’s defeat to Australia in the semi-final of 2015 World Cup at the SCG Anushka had to bear criticism for Kohli’s failure.

He recently was interviewed by his good friend Gaurav Kapoor on the show ‘Breakfast with Champions’ where he revealed that Anushka has turned him into a more sensible and patient guy since they are dating. “Sir lady luck ka kamaal hai (I’ve got to thank the lady luck). You’ve (Gaurav) seen me, you know I had no brains before. Ever since the lady has come into my life, she’s taught me a lot of things,” Kohli said.

“I’ve learnt a lot, become more sensible in the last 4 years all because of her. She’s taught me how to be more patient and taught me how to utilise the position you are into the fullest,” he told Gaurav in a two-part candid chat.

Anushka stood by Kohli after his failure in 2014 England tour

He always maintained that Anushka stood by him during the good and bad times of his life, especially in 2014 when he was going through the worst time of his career as a batsman on the tour of England.

“Luckily I have never tried to change myself over the years. But the flip has been because of her. That period in England in 2014. Anushka was there in my life, she understood what I was going through so she kept me motivated. Her support helped me push through, however bad it was for me. She was a constant in that time… And then Australia happened (the tour in 2014-15 when Kohli scored four hundreds in four Tests) and I ended up scoring runs, in her presence. So it was a special thing for both of us because she also faced a lot of flak,” the 28-year-old said.

“We were being criticised and people were saying this is what happens when you allow girlfriends on the tour. I thought, “if you don’t think this is right then no one can be in a relationship”. According to you all – either get married or remain single. How can that be?” Virat further added.

Thanks Zaheer for giving him an important advice

Unlike other celebrity couples, Kohli and Anushka never hid their relationship from the fans and gave the credits to his former teammate Zaheer Khan for giving him important relationship advice.

“A very big reason for me not hiding my relationship is Mr Zaheer Khan. Luckily he was one of the first guys I spoke to about this and he said whatever you do don’t try to hide it because you’ll stress yourself. And on top of that, you’re in a relationship, you’re not doing anything wrong. I’m actually very grateful that my first interaction about this was with Zak. And he told me the right thing to do so I’ve followed it ever since” the 28-year-old said.

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