Former India captain Virat Kohli’s team has categorically dismissed viral allegations suggesting he was paid Rs 5 crore to visit renowned spiritual guru Premanand Govind Sharan Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan, labelling the claims as completely unfounded and devoid of facts.
Virat Kohli’s Team Breaks Silence
Responding to the allegations, an official statement issued by Kohli’s spokesperson stated: “We would like to categorically state that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma in regards to Mr. Virat Kohli are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect. Mr. Recently, he played the three-match home ODI series against the West Indies.
The statement also urged media outlets and digital commentators to verify claims before circulating unvetted rumors: Virat Kohli will next be in action during India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting with the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4, 2026. Having retired from T20Is and Test cricket, Kohli now plays exclusively in the 50-over format.
Virat Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj Ji purely out of his deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji,” Kohli’s spokesperson said in an official statement.
