Virat Kohli Reveals The Name of the Punjabi Singer Whose Songs Are Part of His Pre-Match Routine And the Reason Behind It

The modern cricketing GOAT, Virat Kohli has always been quite vocal about the importance of mindset and preparation before stepping onto the cricket field. And, at a recent event held in New Delhi, the superstar batter and the former Test captain of India shared about the kind of music he likes to listen that gets him into the zone. 

During a candid conversation, Kohli revealed that a song by the Punjabi Singer, Karan Aujla has become a regular part of his pre-match preparations, and also shared the reason behind, which is deeply personal. 

Virat Kohli and Karan Aujla in the Limelight

Virat Kohli, and the popular Punjabi singer and rapper, Karan Aujla stole the spotlight at an event held in New Delhi and created one of the most iconic moments. The superstar cricketer joined Aujla on stage while he was performing his popular track, Winning Speech, drawing a huge cheer from the audience. 

Several pictures and videos from the event have been circulating on social media, with the fans enjoying an unexpected but much-loved unison of two of the biggest global superstars. The duo were seen dancing and enjoying the performance, but it was their conversation later in the evening that caught the people’ attention. 

During the interaction, Kohli, spoke about his immense admiration for Aujla and also revealed that he has been following the singer’s work for a long time even before they became friends. According to Indian Express, Kohli heaped praises on Aujla for creating music that reflects his real-life experiences. The singer’s ability to tell his own story through his songs makes him a standout, he said. 

Why Virat Kohli loves the ‘Winning Speech’ song so much

Among Aujla’s many popular songs, Kohli said, ‘Winning Speech’ is one of his most favourites and that he feels the most connected to it. He further explained, the song resonates with him, and said, “It explains the journey he has been through, and I have felt a bit of similarity in it with my journey as well. I also lost my dad when I was pretty young. So, that song is quite special for me. I have heard it often before going to play matches.”

The batting legend, explaining that whenever he listens to that song, it reminds of the struggles and the sacrifices he has made, which has shaped his cricketing journey. And, because of that personal connection, the song is his more than just a favourite track. 

He also revealed that he listens to the song before matches, making it a part of his preparation routine before stepping onto the field.