Virat Kohli’s Life in London Sparks Curiosity After Former Cricketer’s Remark

Virat Kohli has always been in the public eye not only for his cricketing achievements but also for his personal life. Recently his name popped up again after former England cricketer Jonathan Trott dropped a strong hint about Kohli’s current residence in London. This has generated a fresh wave of speculation and gossip regarding where precisely the ex-Indian captain and batting phenom is living these days. Although there had already been reports suggesting he might have relocated to London with his family nothing had been officially confirmed. But Trott's recent comment may have just turned the tale on its head.

While speaking on Star Sports, Jonathan Trott made a nonchalant remark which left everyone stunned. Talking of Kohli he asked doesn't he live in St Johns Wood or around. Can't he be tempted to return. This innocent comment suddenly became gigantic news as the media and fans attempted to link it. Previous, there had also been some news on the English media that stated Kohli lived in Notting Hill an affluent and hip neighborhood in London. That never was confirmed. Trott's statement seems to be suggesting that the cricketer might in fact be residing in St Johns Wood a known residential area in north London known for having a peaceful environment and expensive houses.

Kohli has been spotted a couple of times over the past month or so at various places in London. Whether walking with his family members or for public appearances his presence in the city hasn't gone unnoticed. Despite being retired from Test cricket just a month back prior to the England tour Kohli is still making headlines. His social media activity also remains high and his tweets still grab the attention of followers across the globe.

Virat has also recently praised young Indian captain Shubman Gill who is leading the team currently on their tour to England. Gill's great performance in ongoing Test series has been applauded on all fronts. During the second Test of the series, Gill played a fine 161 off only 162 balls including 13 fours and 8 sixes. This came after he had already scored 269 runs in the first innings. His match tally of 430 runs became the second highest in Test cricket history behind Graham Gooch, who had scored 456 runs against India in 1990 at Lord's. Kohli responded to this triumph with emotional admiration calling Gill a star boy and claiming that he was making history and was due every adoration.

This message of Kohli not just showed his encouragement of next-generation cricketers but also showed one and all that he is still intensely engaged with Indian cricket despite being currently staying abroad. Kohli was ever notorious for mentoring youngsters and his prodding of Gill indicates that he's still emotionally very much attached to the team. Fans loved seeing him staying busy from outside and commenting on the ongoing series.

Even though Kohli is no longer part of the active Test squad his influence is still being felt in many ways. Whatever his reaction is to Indian players' performances or people's fascination with his life in London he is and will remain a headline maker. Ending his Test career was a surprise for many but it also marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. Settling down in London and staying with wife Anushka Sharma and children seems to be one of those new chapters.

The area of St Johns Wood where Kohli is reported to be living is well known for its looks and elegance. There are a number of celebrities and famous personalities who have homes there. It's just close to the world-famous Lord's Cricket Ground and is considered to be among the most desirable places to live in the city. If Trott's estimate turns out to be true, it would only make sense for Kohli to choose that area to live in.

What's making it so interesting is that so far, no official confirmation has been issued on his address or plans. Fans are eagerly waiting to know whether Kohli is going to return to India soon or stay outside for a couple of more years. His fans are eagerly waiting to know whether this shift will be taken as spending more time away from cricket or indulging in other activities in this stage of life.

Kohli’s transition from a full-time cricketer to someone enjoying his time off the field has been smooth so far. He continues to be involved with the game by watching matches staying updated and sharing thoughts. At the same time his family life seems to be a top priority now. The move to London might be giving him the peace and space he needs after all these years of competing at the top and under constant scrutiny.

Despite all the ongoing interest and curiosity regarding his personal life Kohli remains unruffled and composed. His fans can only hope that he keeps providing us with glimpses into his life and keep inspiring us through his actions and words. Whether it is a casual quote by an old cricket player or on social media every little bit of news regarding Kohli somehow manages to attract attention.

In the end even though the exact location of Kohli’s residence in London might not be officially confirmed the hint from Jonathan Trott has definitely stirred the conversation again. And as always Virat Kohli continues to remain a topic of interest both on and off the cricket field.