Virat Kohli is back in the headlines, but this time it has nothing to do with his batting heroics. The former India captain has unveiled a fresh new hairstyle following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s triumphant IPL 2026 campaign, and the makeover has quickly become a talking point among fans on social media.
Celebrity hairstylist Rashid Salmani shared Kohli’s latest look on Instagram, revealing a sharp haircut complemented by a stylish pastel hair colour. The new look marks a noticeable departure from Kohli’s traditional hairstyle and has already sparked widespread reactions among cricket fans and fashion enthusiasts.
The timing of the makeover comes shortly after another memorable IPL season for the batting superstar. Kohli played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful title defence, finishing IPL 2026 with 675 runs in 16 matches. Once again, he demonstrated why he remains one of the most influential figures in world cricket and one of the most consistent performers in the tournament’s history.
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His biggest contribution came in the IPL 2026 final, where he delivered under pressure on the grandest stage. Kohli smashed the fastest fifty of his IPL career before remaining unbeaten on 75 off just 42 balls. The veteran batter then fittingly sealed the victory by hitting the winning six, helping RCB secure back-to-back IPL titles and adding another memorable chapter to the franchise’s history.
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Kohli’s partnership with Rashid Salmani is well established. The celebrity stylist has worked with the cricket icon on multiple occasions over the years and previously showcased another of Kohli’s popular hairstyles in 2022. Salmani’s impressive client list also includes several prominent names from Indian cricket, such as Gautam Gambhir, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh. He has also styled Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, Kohli’s wife.
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While fans continue to discuss his latest look, Kohli’s primary focus remains on recovery. The 37-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 final, which has ruled him out of India’s upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan starting on June 13. However, there remains optimism within Indian cricket circles that Kohli will regain full fitness in time for the ODI series against England later this year, where fans will be eager to see him back in action.
