Indian cricket team is gearing up for high stakes India vs New Zealand ODI series, the focus has shifted from the pitch to the arrival terminal. On January 7, 2026 Virat Kohli‘s arrival at the Mumbai airport sent social media into a frenzy, not only because of her return to international duty, but also for her exquisite fashion choice, which fans were quick to call a ‘romantic tribute’. Dressed in a black cardigan emblazoned with a red heart and letter ‘A’, the starlet sparked a viral debate over whether the motif was a nod to her husband. Anushka Sharma.
‘A’ for Anushka in Virat Kohli’s black cardigan? Viral heart motif deciphered
The ‘Virushka’ fanbase quickly flooded social media with screenshots of Kohli’s airport appearance, deciphering the red ‘A’ and heart emblem as a clear declaration of love for Anushka. As Kohli departed, speculation mounted that the special braid was a parting gesture They went Due to professional commitments during Anushka’s visit to UK.
Years may change, but Virat is always wearing a shirt or jacket with the letter ♾️ pic.twitter.com/7kBR8dCkiP
— 🪷 (@maddified18) January 7, 2026
However, the “truth” behind the dress is based more on haute couture than personal monograms. The cardigan is the signature piece of the French luxury label AMI Paris. The “A” and heart motif is actually the “Ami de Coeur” (Friend of Hearts) logo designed by the brand’s founder, Alexandre Mattiussi. Priced at a whopping INR 65,700, According to Hindustan Times and many media outletsthe luxe knitwear has become a celebrity staple, and while the ‘A’ fits comfortably with Anushka’s initials, it remains the designer’s trademark.
If you look like an airport, then you are like Virat! 🔥 Ami Paris signature cardigan and baggy jeans with King Kohli earring. The perfect combination of class and comfort.#ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/8YcLSi61qA
— Shashank Singh (@imShashankji) January 8, 2026
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Kohli’s 28,000 international runs
While the internet has been busy with his wardrobe, Kohli has had a remarkable year in the spotlight. He arrived in Vadodara for a ‘Royal Welcome’ before the first ODI January 11. Kohli enters the series in peak form, which was broken recently Sachin Tendulkar’s record Becoming the fastest player to reach 16,000 List A runs during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, achieving the feat in just 330 innings. The three-match series against the Black Caps marks a milestone in Kohli’s career as he approaches the monumental 28,000-run mark in international cricket.
- 1st ODI: January 11 – Vadodara (BCA Stadium)
- 2nd ODI: January 14 – Rajkot (Niranjan Shah Stadium)
- 3rd ODI: January 18 – Indore (Holkar Stadium)
With Kohli stepping away from T20Is and Tests in early 2025, his focus is now single-handed: dominating the 50-over format and leading India’s charge. ODI World Cup 2027.
