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Fact Check: Did Virat Kohli Eat Chicken Ahead Of India's Champions Trophy Opener?

Abhinav Tyagi

Virat Kohli- (Source:@ScreenGrab)Virat Kohli- (Source:@ScreenGrab)

On Thursday, February 20, India will start their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign as they lock horns against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of the crucial tie, the Men in Blue are sweating it hard in the nets as they eye to avenge their 2017 Champions Trophy final defeat.

Meanwhile, a video has gone viral on the internet featuring Virat Kohli, where the former India opener was captured having a meal. The internet was flooded with comments as a section of users believed it to be chicken. It caused a stir in the comments section as Virat had revealed that he stopped having non-veg several years ago and has shifted towards a vegan diet.

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The comment section accused Virat of lying about his diet, and the fans were upset after seeing the video. However, a section of fans also defended Virat and remarked that it was unclear as to what was the RCB star having. But did Virat have chicken? What did Kohli eat if not chicken?

It is worth noting that Virat did not have chicken and stuck to his normal diet. While the video couldn't prove anything, it is safe to assume that Kohli was having plant-based meat. Kohli has also invested in a company named 'Blue Tribe', which makes plant-based meat products.

These products produce veg seekh kababs, chicken, and several other veg meat products. Thus, for the unversed, Virat didn't revert back to a non-veg diet and was just enjoying plant-based meat.

Virat Kohli Orders Meal In Dubai Despite BCCI's Directive 

As per a Times of India report, the moment Kohli arrived in Dubai, he had a quick word with the local team manager, who then arranged for a meal from a popular local restaurant. Instead of going against the rules, Kohli simply adapted, proving once again why he’s always one step ahead of the game.

"It contained a few boxes of Kohli’s post-session meal. While others packed their kit bags, Kohli was refuelling and even saved a box for the road," the report mentioned.