Indian cricket sensation Virat Kohli has taken a strong stance against a prominent newspaper for disseminating what he labels as ‘fake’ information about his Alibaug farmhouse. The contentious reports had initially alleged that Virat Kohli and his spouse, Anushka Sharma, had made a substantial purchase of an eight-acre property situated in the serene Zirad village.

Dismissing the rumors with fervor, Kohli has unequivocally denied any plans of constructing a cricket pitch at their Alibaug retreat, putting an end to the swirling speculations. These rumors had gained traction following the circulation of the claims by a leading news outlet. However, Kohli has countered the assertions by issuing a resolute statement via his social media channels, asserting that the reports were devoid of truth and deserving of the label “fake news.”

Taking to his Instagram Stories, Kohli humorously expressed, “Bachpan se jo akhbar padha hai woh bhi fake news chapne laga” (Even the newspapers we’ve been reading since childhood are now publishing fake news). This public declaration underscores the cricketer’s frustration with the proliferation of unverified information.

The crux of the allegations revolved around the purported acquisition of the expansive eight-acre property in Zirad village, where the power couple had purportedly been spending their time during the lockdown. According to these reports, Kohli was said to have invested in a 2,000 square foot villa in Alibaug, involving a substantial transaction of INR 6 crore, which incurred a stamp duty of INR 36 lakh.

As fans and followers closely follow this twist in the narrative, Virat Kohli’s decisive denouncement of the ‘fake news’ surrounding his Alibaug farmhouse provides a potent reminder of the importance of accurate and responsible journalism in the age of rapid information dissemination.