5 controversies surrounding Virat Kohli

#4 Breaching BCCI’s rule

Anushka Sharma applauds Virat Kohli after his century

Love is a strange phenomenon, no-one can really explain it and yet people could cross any boundary for it. Virat Kohli’s relationship with Anushka Sharma is one of the most highlighted in the celebrity world.

The pair, who once broke up just to get back together stronger than ever, are often seen together and look genuinely happy with each other. Indeed, sometimes it feels as though Virat Kohli is completely adores her.

And it was this craziness that once got him into trouble with the BCCI for breaking a sensitive rule. During an IPL game against Delhi Daredevils in 2015, the Indian skipper was spotted chatting with Anushka Sharma in the box during the rain break.

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According to the anti-corruption guidelines, a player isn’t allowed to interact with anyone apart from his team-mates and team staff during an ongoing match. Kohli, however, wasn’t punished for it and was let go with just a warning.