The auspicious Pran Pratishtha Event on Monday concluded and the Ayodhya Ram Temple formally opened for everyone. In the presence of hundreds and thousands of VVIPs, PM Modi performed the Pran Pratishtha Puja and welcomed Ram Lalla in the sanctum sanctorum of the newly built temple. While there were celebrities from all fraternities who arrived to witness the history in the making, fans wondered where is Virat Kohli who did not seem anywhere in Ayodhya. While the reason has not been revealed why the cricketer did not attend the historic event, Virat Kohli's doppelganger video is going viral on social media.
Virat Kohli's lookalike man was mobbed by a plethora of people in Ayodhya on Monday. Now, Virat Kohli's doppelganger video is breaking the internet but fans are still asking questions about what happened to the cricketer. In the viral video, 'fake' Virat Kohli received a rousing reception upon reaching Ayodhya. Donning the Indian cricket team's jersey, Kohli's lookalike was mobbed by Team India fans after the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
It is pertinent to mention here that neither Virat Kohli nor Rohit Sharma attended the Pran Pratishtha Event in Ayodhya.
What happened to Virat Kohli?
BCCI on Monday issued an official release and announced that Virat Kohli has pulled out of the first two tests of India vs England due to 'personal reasons'.
"Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management and the selectors and has emphasized that while representing the country has always been his top priority, certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention.
The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series.
The BCCI requests the media and fans to respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons. The focus should remain on supporting the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series."