India’s renowned cricketer Virat Kohli welcomed the new year of 2026 alongside his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, as they shared a masked photo on social media. Kohli, known for his playful spirit, sported a Spiderman-style mask in the Instagram picture, bringing a touch of humor to the moment.
The post quickly attracted attention, drawing numerous well-wishes and comments from fans and followers as they cheered on the couple for the upcoming year. Despite retiring from T20I and Test cricket, Kohli has been showcasing exceptional form in ODI cricket, recently marking his return to India’s premier domestic One-day tournament after 15 years with impressive performances.
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the 35-year-old cricketer achieved a significant milestone by amassing 16,000 runs in List A cricket, surpassing the record previously held by Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli’s stellar run continued with standout performances in the ODI series against South Africa, where he played a pivotal role in India’s series victory with two centuries and a fifty.
Kohli’s resurgence in domestic cricket aligns with his upcoming challenges, as he gears up to face Railways on January 6 at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Following this, the Indian team will assemble in Vadodara on January 8 to prepare for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, commencing with a match in Vadodara on January 11, followed by games in Rajkot and Indore on January 14 and 18, respectively. Subsequently, a five-match T20I series is scheduled between January 21 and January 31.
