Virat Kohli Unveils His New Hairstyle Ahead of IPL 2025

India’s cricket star, Virat Kohli, has unveiled a stylish new side fade hairstyle ahead of the IPL 2025 season, where he will look to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to their long-awaited first IPL title.

Kohli’s fresh look, featuring a sharp fade and a perfectly blended beard, quickly went viral across social media. His longtime personal hairstylist, Aalim Hakim, shared the new style on Instagram, sparking excitement among Kohli’s massive fanbase both in India and globally.

Known for setting trends off the field, Kohli’s hairstyles have consistently grabbed attention, especially before major tournaments. The reveal of this new look has only added to the buzz surrounding IPL 2025, the 18th season of the league—a number closely associated with Kohli, who has worn jersey number 18 throughout his career.

 

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are entering the IPL 2025 season with a renewed sense of purpose under the leadership of new captain Rajat Patidar. After an impressive turnaround last year, where RCB won six consecutive matches to secure a playoff spot, the team’s morale remains high. A key victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a virtual knockout match highlighted RCB’s resilience and fighting spirit.

Fans are drawing symbolic links between the 18th season and Kohli’s jersey number, fueling hopes that this could be the year RCB finally clinches the elusive IPL title. Setting superstition aside, RCB’s squad adjustments following the mega auction have strengthened their lineup, positioning them for a competitive campaign.

As Kohli steps onto the field in IPL 2025 with his sharp new look and high expectations, RCB’s supporters will be hoping for a season of poetic justice—and, perhaps, a long-awaited trophy.