The artist has carefully captured the signature expression of the cricketer on the field.
Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the most admired athletes in the world. He remains one of the most loved and respected cricketers in India despite going through a rough phase in his career. Many fans have gone above and beyond for the cricketer. While some stormed the pitch to meet their idol, others waited long hours outside their hotels to catch a glimpse of “King Kohli”. Recently, a fan of the legendary cricketer made a portrait of him and the resemblance is uncanny.
At first glance, it looks like it is a picture of a cricketer. In the portrait, Virat Kohli is seen standing on a black backdrop wearing a white shirt. The artist has carefully captured the cricketer’s distinctive expression on the field with beautiful detailing of his hair and facial features. The hand-drawn portrait of the beloved cricketer has left the internet mesmerized by the fan’s ingenuity. This painting stands out from the others because of its realistic quality.
This painting was shared on Twitter by user WG RumblePants. Since being shared, the post has been viewed over 1.9 lakh times and has garnered over 2,000 likes.
I must admit, I am overwhelmed by the response to Ashwin Paintings.
Thank you so much to everyone who shared this or left a comment. So many people have been very kind.
And for all my new Indian followers, it’s an old favourite. pic.twitter.com/pIfpgThkgz
— WG RumblePants (@WG_RumblePants) February 19, 2023
One user said, “Fantastic as always. ‘Keep me coming’.”
“Masterpiece,” another person commented.
“Your work is awesome!! They look just like the pictures,” added a third person.
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A user further said, “You are a gifted man…”
The user also shared a photo of Virat Kohli holding the phone and posing with the portrait created by the user. He added with the photo, “And here’s the man in question looking at it.”
And here’s the man in question looking at it. pic.twitter.com/UhZHSYVfvJ
— WG RumblePants (@WG_RumblePants) February 19, 2023
Seeing Mr Kohli’s picture, a user asked, ‘Is it real.’ Responding to the same, the artist said, “It is. Former Yorkshire president – Lord Kamlesh Patel – showed it to him when he came to India.”
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