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'Talk About Game And Not..': Kohli Frustrated With Off-Topic Talk By Broadcasters

Rajgeeta Yadav

Virat Kohli Slams Broadcasters For Talking About His Favourite Food [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]Virat Kohli Slams Broadcasters For Talking About His Favourite Food [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

Star cricketer Virat Kohli is not happy with broadcasters constantly discussing his favorite food spots instead of focusing on cricket. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit on March 15, he expressed his frustration over how such topics dominate discussions.

Virat Kohli Wants Focus On Sports, Not His Food Choices

Virat Kohli is one of the most influential athletes in the world, and in India, both his professional and personal life attract massive attention. Whether it’s his on-field performances or his lifestyle, fans are always curious. Earlier this year, when Kohli played in the Ranji Trophy, even his lunch with teammates became a hot topic.

However, Kohli believes sports coverage should be about athletes’ performances and preparations rather than personal details like their favourite food joints.

"We are working towards India becoming a sports-forward nation. We have the vision. We have the groundwork happening today. It should be a collective responsibility of everyone involved. It's not just about the infrastructure or the people who infuse the money. It's also about the people who watch. We need education," Kohli said at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit.

"A broadcast show needs to talk about the game and not what I ate yesterday for lunch or my favourite chole-bhature place in Delhi. You can’t have that in cricket matches. Rather, you could talk about what an athlete is going through," Kohli added.

Kohli Joins RCB for IPL 2025

After the Champions Trophy title win against New Zealand in Dubai, team India stars have returned and joined their respective teams. Virat Kohli has joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) camp ahead of IPL 2025. They will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 22 at Eden Gardens.