Virat Kohli Surprises Fans with New Tattoo Just Before IPL Opener
Virat Kohli is not just known for his batting skills, several fans also adore him for his tattoos. And right before the IPL opener, he decided to add another tattoo on his hand. He added this full sleeve tattoo on his left arm, designed by the team at Alien Tattoos India.
Virat Kohli continues to add more tattoos on his arm right before the tournament commences. A few days back, fans already saw the new additions of the tattoo on his arm. But King Kohli may not have been satisfied with the same, as he decided to add another full sleeve tattoo on his left arm.
He had the new viral tattoo made by Alien Tattoos India, which has added new symbols of spirituality and personality. His Shiva inspired armband had faded, as Kohli decided to restore the same, which serves as a foundation of his new sleeve. Kohli also added a large mandala on his sleeve, as it symbolises balance, discipline and inner alignment.
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Among his new tattoos, one can also notice the Lotus and Peony, which shows resilience and growth. While Kohli was showing his new tattoos in the images, fans even noticed his biceps, highlighting his fitness in the same.
Our Take
The new tattoo which has been embedded by Virat Kohli on his left hand is not just a piece of art, it also resembles his character. While he went there to get his old tattoos restored, the new tattoos have stolen the entire spotlight. Fans are also excited to watch Virat Kohli, as he prepares for the upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
It will be the first clash for the team in the IPL 2026 edition, and Virat Kohli will be keen to get off to a good start. He is close to 9000 runs in the IPL, and has the chance to become the first player in the history of the tournament to achieve this feat.