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Virat Kohli Reveals Awareness of Popular Nicknames: 'Mahirat Was Bromance, Ro-Ko Sounds Nice'
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News18•27-09-2026, 12:10
Virat Kohli Reveals Awareness of Popular Nicknames: 'Mahirat Was Bromance, Ro-Ko Sounds Nice'
- •Virat Kohli is aware of his popular fan-made nicknames and the contexts behind each of them.
- •The first popular nickname was 'Virushka', combining his name with his wife Anushka Sharma's name.
- •'Mahirat' emerged from the friendship between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, signifying a 'bromance'.
- •The latest popular nickname is 'Ro-Ko', referring to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, which Kohli finds appealing and beneficial for broadcasters.
- •Kohli will be playing against the West Indies on Sunday, September 27.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli revealed that 'Virushka' was the first popular name combining him and his wife Anushka Sharma. He explained that 'Mahirat' represented the bromance between him and MS Dhoni, while 'Ro-Ko' is a catchy tagline used by broadcasters for him and Rohit Sharma.
Virat Kohli is scheduled to be in action on Sunday, September 27, playing against the West Indies.
Kohli explained that the nickname 'Mahirat' originated from the special friendship and bond he shared with MS Dhoni, transitioning from romance into bromance in the eyes of fans.
