Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at Premanand Maharaj's ashram | PC- X/shantanubA Uttar Pradesh-based priest by the name of Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma had written to the government, stating that Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma visited the famous spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj's ashram in exchange for money.As soon as the claims went viral, the internet split in two. However, the cricketer's team has come out to address the issue.Virat Kohli's team denies 5 crore claimsAs Virat Kohli went through a slump in form for two years post COVID-19, he became spiritual and started visiting temples and ashrams, during which time he, alongside his wife Anushka Sharma, was introduced by Premanand Maharaj, who is based in Vrindavan, India.As the guru’s teachings helped the duo, they started visiting him in Vrindavan. However, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas’ President Falahari Maharaj made shocking claims that Virat and Anushka were paid a hefty INR 5 crore to visit the ashram in Vrindavan. Moreover, he also stated that after developing faith in the guru, the power couple also repaid Premanand Maharaj multiple folds.Deepak Arora @The_DeepakArora “विराट कोहली ने जितना लिया, उससे कई गुना लौटाया!”: फलाहारी महाराज #ViratKohli #FalahariMaharaj #DineshFalhari #PremanandMaharaj #exclusiveinterview विराट कोहली और प्रेमानंद महाराज से जुड़े विवाद के बीच फलाहारी महाराज का बड़ा दावा सामने आया है। उनका कहना है—“विराट ने जितना Oct 6, 2026, 11:19 PM Denying all rumours against the duo, Virat Kohli’s spokesperson called the Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma claims “false, baseless, and factually incorrect”. “We would like to categorically state that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma in regards to Mr Virat Kohli are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect," the spokesman stated, as quoted by IANS. ALSO READShreyas Iyer Joins Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In Special List With 1st T20I CenturyAdditionally, it has been told that the cricketer is a devotee of Premanand Maharaj and has "deep faith" in the guru. “Mr Virat Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj Ji purely out of his deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji. We strongly refute these claims and urge the media to exercise due diligence, verify facts before reporting or amplifying such statements, and report responsibly.”IANS @ians_india We would like to categorically state that the claims made by Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma in regards to Mr. Virat Kohli are completely false, baseless and factually incorrect. Mr. Virat Kohli visits Premanand Maharaj Ji purely out of his deep faith and reverence for Maharaj Ji. Oct 7, 2026, 11:24 AM Virat Kohli gearing up for one final dance during 2027 World CupOn the cricketing front, Virat Kohli was seen during the recently concluded three ODIs vs West Indies, where he scored his 86th international century in Thiruvananthapuram. After an almost month-long break, the legendary batter will likely travel to New Zealand for a five-match series.The 37-year-old batter is aiming to help Team India win the coveted World Cup next year in South Africa, after the Men in Blue missed it by a whisker in the last edition. Moreover, Kohli has announced that the 2027 WC would be his last dance as he just plays the ODIs for India. ALSO READWTC Expansion From 9 To 12 Teams All But Confirmed
