It is not a secret that Virat Kohli‘s nickname is ‘Cheeku‘, neither is the story behind it. However the batting legend thinks it is MS Dhoni who made it well-known, after which he began getting known as out as ‘Cheeku’ by the followers.
“They name me ‘Cheeku’ like I’m their neighbour or one thing like that in India,” Virat had stated throughout a previous Instagram chat with former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.
Kohli’s chubby cheeks and massive ears acquired him that nickname throughout his early days in Ranji Trophy, when a coach in contrast him to well-known cartoon character ‘Cheeku the rabbit’ in comedian guide ‘Champak’.
When Pietersen requested Kohli concerning the origin and motive for his title, the batting legend repeated the story he had instructed earlier than to many.
“I acquired this nickname from a coach within the Ranji Trophy. I used to have huge cheeks then. In 2007, I assumed I used to be dropping hair. I acquired my hair cropped, and my cheeks and ears stood out. I acquired the title from a cartoon character. The rabbit within the comedian guide ‘Champak’,” he stated.
He went on so as to add that it was Dhoni addressing him as ‘Cheeku’ whereas protecting wickets that made the title well-known.
“MS (Dhoni) has kind of made my nickname well-known from behind the stumps. Within the stumps’ mic, folks decide up,” Kohli stated.
It did not take time for followers to start out calling Kohli ‘Cheeku’.
“They may shout ‘Hey Cheeku, one picture please’, and I’m like ‘I’ve a reputation. You folks do not know me? You possibly can’t name me Cheeku’,” Kohli stated with a smile.
Kohli will subsequent be seen in motion within the two-match Check sequence in opposition to Bangladesh starting later this month.
“They name me ‘Cheeku’ like I’m their neighbour or one thing like that in India,” Virat had stated throughout a previous Instagram chat with former England batsman Kevin Pietersen.
Kohli’s chubby cheeks and massive ears acquired him that nickname throughout his early days in Ranji Trophy, when a coach in contrast him to well-known cartoon character ‘Cheeku the rabbit’ in comedian guide ‘Champak’.
When Pietersen requested Kohli concerning the origin and motive for his title, the batting legend repeated the story he had instructed earlier than to many.
“I acquired this nickname from a coach within the Ranji Trophy. I used to have huge cheeks then. In 2007, I assumed I used to be dropping hair. I acquired my hair cropped, and my cheeks and ears stood out. I acquired the title from a cartoon character. The rabbit within the comedian guide ‘Champak’,” he stated.
He went on so as to add that it was Dhoni addressing him as ‘Cheeku’ whereas protecting wickets that made the title well-known.
“MS (Dhoni) has kind of made my nickname well-known from behind the stumps. Within the stumps’ mic, folks decide up,” Kohli stated.
It did not take time for followers to start out calling Kohli ‘Cheeku’.
“They may shout ‘Hey Cheeku, one picture please’, and I’m like ‘I’ve a reputation. You folks do not know me? You possibly can’t name me Cheeku’,” Kohli stated with a smile.
Kohli will subsequent be seen in motion within the two-match Check sequence in opposition to Bangladesh starting later this month.