Twitterati has mixed reactions over Virat Kohli turning into a vegan

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is known to be one of the fittest cricketers around. The 29-year-old maintains a great fitness regime and doesn’t compromise on his diet. His diet is protein-rich which supports his rigorous gym routine. Earlier, he mentioned that he prefers eating food like Lamb Chops and Pink Salmon which are extremely rich in protein.

However, this cricketer has now decided to change things around drastically. He has given up on meat, egg and has also suspended dairy products in his current diet turning him into a vegan. The legendary batsman took this step in a bid to improve his fitness further. It has been almost four months now since the run-machine has turned into a vegan.

Virat Kohli claims that vegan diet to have upped his game

“Two years ago, when he was on a normal diet, he had said that he would go vegan if given a choice. He is now feeling stronger than before,” a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India. “Kohli started this diet four months ago and is feeling stronger as his digestive power has increased. He isn’t missing meat, eggs or dairy,” the source further added.

Kohli has now joined the likes of tennis superstars in Serena and Venus Williams, four-time Formula One champion in Lewis Hamilton and legendary sprinter Carl Lewis who turned into vegans in the past. Kohli also claims that the new diet has upped his game. He has had a great run playing in England earlier this year and looked good in the first Test against the Windies.

Twitterati had mixed reactions upon confronting with this news. While some welcomed the change and praised Kohli, a few others mocked him. Some of the fans also termed this to be the ‘after-marriage effect’ or the ‘Anushka Sharma effect’. Former Aussie cricketer, Jason Gillespie welcomed the change.

Here is how Twitterati reacted:

Virat Kohli: Captain Kohli turns vegan, feels it has improved his game | Cricket News – Times of India https://t.co/fdVG2obnzT Great news!!!! #Kohli #Vegan

— Jason Gillespie 🌱🌈 (@dizzy259) October 7, 2018

Lol why do people need to announce to the world their choice of diet? So self righteous and attention seeking

— Jeff Porter (@jeffreyporter98) October 7, 2018

I Wanted @imVkohli to #GoVegan long back and Guess what He has turned into it now ! He is a role model and everyone will learn from him ! #BeAVegan @PetaIndia !

— Tarun Jain (@tarunj096) October 7, 2018

how about using veg language (stop abusing on field) as well…will do loads of good for the kids who look-up to him as a role model

— Ravi Manuja (@ravimanuja) October 6, 2018

There is a lot of difference between being a vegan and being a vegetarian!! I am a vegetarian but being a Vegan is very very tough.

— Adarsh Pansari (@iam_adarsh1) October 7, 2018

Wow so proud of you @imVkohli
That's some sacrifice for an elite sportsman
Speaks volumes about him as a person and how much he cares about the world 💓
Considering his large fanbase, this is definitely going to send a strong message & create a massive impact

— Krishna (@krisbangalore95) October 7, 2018

Anushka effect

— Pragnesh (@i_am_pragnesh) October 7, 2018

It will improve u thinking ability n will reduce ur high agressive behaviour on the field u will calm down that's the power of being vegetarian

— Umesh Thakkur (@UmeshThakkur) October 7, 2018

Dedicated to Mrs @AnushkaSharma !!You forgot to use this line🤣🤣🤣

— ISHA (@ishakatna) October 7, 2018

Marriage effect

— Dr K M Singh (@MKmsingh1960) October 7, 2018

Waking up to the news that my fave @imVkohli has gone #Vegan is honestly the best thing ever. 💚

— Chandni (@Chandnix91) October 7, 2018

Imo @imVkohli turning #vegan has done more for the Vegan movement than all of PETAs campaigns put together.
Sometimes people need more than compassion. They need inspiration.
This is why what celebrities endorse or stand up for is so so important.
Good on you captain! So proud

— Monica (@desiboho) October 7, 2018

BEST NEWS EVER. India’s cricket icon @imVkohli turned vegan 4 months ago and says he feels stronger and calmer: https://t.co/IW4Xqh8sUn via @timesofindia

If not for the animals, try cutting out dairy, eggs and meat for your own health. #vegan #india #food #inspiration

— Shivya Nath (@shivya) October 7, 2018

Captain @imVkohli turns vegan, feels it has improved his game

He used to be a chubby-faced youngster with a special fondness for biryani. But those days are far behind him as his fitness transformation continues with his decision to go vegan pic.twitter.com/e2l2ccYj5K

— Sakshi Purohit…❤️ (@StarKohli) October 7, 2018

Captain virat.kohli doing what needs to be done to be the best. Take note people, stop falling for the "where will you get your protein from" trap!
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.#vegan #health #doctor… https://t.co/mFrxMeCMlj

— Vaibhav Garg (@gargvaibhav) October 7, 2018

It’s really inspirational to see @imVkohli is completely VEGAN and how… Bravo

— Ankit BeyPinjara (@officiallyAnkit) October 7, 2018

As if there weren’t enough reasons to love him, here’s another one… raising the bar once again! #champion #VeganPower

— Jimit K (@jimitdds) October 7, 2018

This is so disappointing. @imVkohli Not at all good for the environment. Please save trees and reduce CO2 😋.FYI: A goat can eat up to 2KG greens everyday and you must be adding few more kgs on your plate. You are directly contributing to #GlobalWarming So, eat the goat instead.

— Shamanth (@ShamanthGadi) October 7, 2018

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