Virat Kohli has shared a heartfelt post on Instagram for his father on Father’s Day. Virat’s father Prem Kohli passed away in 2006 when Virat was just 18 years old. The tragic death of his father occurred during a Ranji Trophy match while he was playing against Karnataka. On Father’s Day Virat Kohli wrote a heartfelt note about the kind of impact his father made in his life and the teachings that continue with Virat Kohli for lifelong.
“He taught me to never rely on shortcuts or influence — because if you truly have it in you, hard work will show it.
And if you don’t have the will to work for it, then maybe you don’t deserve it yet.
When I was offered an easier path once, he refused it for me.
With calm conviction, he said, “If you’re good enough, you’ll find your way. And if not, it’s better to know that early.”
That one moment shaped how I live, work, and show up in the world.
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers whose quiet strength becomes our lifelong compass.” Virat wrote
Long back in 2023, Virat Kohli revealed about his “cosmic connection” with the number 18 as it reflects two significant events of his life. One was when his father passed away on December 18, 2006 and the other when he made his debut for India on August 18.
