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Virat Kohli's Bat More Expensive Than 5 Premium Coldplay Concert Tickets

Akshita Patel

Virat Kohli's bat priced at unbelievable rate in Australia [Source: @Melbourne__82/X.com]Virat Kohli's bat priced at unbelievable rate in Australia [Source: @Melbourne__82/X.com]

In an astonishing revelation, Australian podcaster and youtuber Norman Kochanek revealed that a signed bat of Virat Kohli is being sold at a whopping price of 2985 AUD (INR 1.65 Lakhs) in Greg Chappell Cricket Centre in Australia. This amount is 5 times more expensive than the premium tickets of Coldplay band concerts in India.

Virat Kohli touched down in Australia a few days ago for the crucial Border-Gavaskar series, and the local media went crazy. All mainstream news outlets posted large pictures of Kohli on front pages to hype up the India-Australia rivalry. 

Needless to say, Virat Kohli's popularity in all parts of the world, let alone Australia, is humongous. He is a global icon and loved by millions. However, his hype in Australia touched new heights this year.

Australia's craze for Virat Kohli reaches peak

Ahead of the Perth Test, Australian podcaster and youtuber Norman Kochanek went to the Greg Chappell Cricket Centre and noticed a special MRF bat with Virat Kohli's signature is being sold at a whopping price of 2985 AUD which is equivalent to INR 16.5 lakhs. The store claimed that it was the same bat used by Kohli and was personally autographed by him.

This figure has not only turned heads but has also surpassed the cost of the most expensive ticket for Coldplay's concert in India, which is priced at INR 35,000. In INR 16.5 lakhs, any person can fetch as many as 5 premium tickets for the popular concert. The stark comparison between the bat's price and Coldplay's concert ticket is yet another example of Kohli's unparalleled brand value.

Australia devises masterplan for Kohli

Virat Kohli's hallmark has always been his elegant front-foot play, especially the iconic cover drive. However, his reliance on this shot has occasionally been his undoing, particularly against disciplined line-and-length bowling. And Australia's bowlers are planning to exploit these vulnerabilities in their bid to dismiss Kohli cheaply. 

Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has advised the Australian bowlers to focus on the area just outside Kohli's off-stump. This strategy revolves around tempting him to play expansive drives early in his innings, increasing the likelihood of an edge to the slips or the keeper.