As Virat Kohli Completes 16 Years In International Cricket, Here Is A Look At His Different Hairstyles

As Virat Kohli marks 16 years in international cricket, let's have a look at some of his iconic hairstyles across the years.

Virat Kohli has sported different hairstyles over the years in his 16 years of stay in the international circuit. Here's a look at a few of them.

2008 – Short spikes: When Virat Kohli emerged in international cricket after the 2008 U-19 World Cup, he was a chubby teenager with a strong fashion sense. In his youth, he kept up with trends by sporting short, slightly curved spikes on top while leaving the sides uncombed. (Image Credits- X: @Goatcheeku_18)

2011- Spiky quiff and trimmed beard: In a landmark year for India and for Virat Kohli as well, he had a notable World Cup, scoring a century and making his Test debut. This year also saw him adopt a personalised hairstyle: hair trimmed and brushed to the side with well-kept sides, reflecting a neat and polished look. (Image Credits- X: @Goatcheeku_18)

2014 – High fade with short beard: In 2014, his hairstyle featured a high fade and a trimmed short box beard, presenting a mature and well-kept look. This was one of his early styles with a near-full beard, setting a trend. (Image Credits- X: @pranjal__one8)

2016 – Messy undercut with thick full beard: One of Virat Kohli's most popular hairstyles featured a natural, messy look with a fan-favourite undercut. He also wore a thicker full-face beard and moustache, giving him a rugged and mature appearance. (Image Credits- X: @ViratKohli__VK)

2019 – Classic Undercut with a beard: Virat Kohli, known for his affinity with undercuts, returned to this modern hairstyle after a year of experimenting with fades. In 2019, he had a hairstyle with well-kept hair on top and trimmed sides. (Image Credits- X: @DeeepTake)

2022 – Pompadour Hairstyle: Before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Virat Kohli caught fans' attention with his new Pompadour hairstyle. This look featured short sides and bottom with longer hair on top, continuing the style he sported in 2021. (Image Credits- X: @bharath41552140)

2023 – Mullet Haircut: Before the Asia Cup 2023, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli surprised fans with a new mullet hairstyle, adding a bold and daring element to his modern and fashion-forward image. (Image Credits- X: @ImTanujSingh)

2024 – Virat Kohli's Latest Hairstyle: Ahead of the 2024 IPL season, RCB star Virat Kohli unveiled a new hairstyle, crafted by celebrity stylist Aalim Hakim. Kohli revealed the look upon returning to India after the birth of his son, Akaay. (Image Credits- X: @AalimHakim)