How challenging can a sportsman’s life be? Well, Virat Kohli is undoubtedly a global superstar, but there are different facets to him: there’s the public figure, the cricketer, and then there’s cricket itself.
These are distinct aspects of his life. Kohli has a personal identity beyond the game, but regrettably, some cricket fans fail to recognize this.
Virat Kohli is expecting another child? Where will he stay? What will he name the child? This is absolute absurdity. It would be much better if Kohli could live his life without being hounded by paparazzi and unnecessary attention.
He has chosen to prioritize time with his family for a specific reason – to disengage from worldly affairs for a while. Therefore, everything done in the name of fans is unnecessary and does not improve the relationship between cricketers and fans.
There are myriad opinions on why Kohli is not playing. Even commentators and pundits seem unable to refrain from commenting. To be clear, no sportsman is bound by obligation; it is not an era of serfdom.
An individual, whether a cricketer or footballer, is entitled to pursue what they like. The notion that playing for one’s country should always take precedence is often used as a sort of veto power, but it shouldn’t overshadow personal choices.
What has happened to these fans! Now they are resorting to using his entire family as a means to degrade his name, which they can’t achieve even if they try their best.
Kevin Pietersen aptly stated on air that many dream of achieving half of what Virat Kohli has accomplished as a cricket player. Kohli has the freedom to decide what he wants to do with his life, without undue interference or criticism.
It is disheartening to witness the spread of fake news and the leaking of personal information solely for the sake of likes and comments, all in the name of Virat Kohli. This reflects the unfortunate state of the sporting world.
Before being a cricket player, Virat Kohli is a human being like all of us. Despite having achieved so much for India in such a short time, from winning matches for the country to inspiring the next generation, his personal life deserves respect.
Hopefully, these fans or attention seekers will come to understand the complexities of a sportsman’s life and learn to respect it. Not everything about their life is fair game for public consumption. The delicate balance between what is right and what is wrong should be upheld and respected.