Kohli’s team denies Rs 5 crore ashram-visit payment claim
Virat Kohli's team has strongly denied claims that the cricketer received Rs 5 crore from a builder lobby for a 2023 ashram visit.
The allegation was made by Dinesh Sharma, also known as Falahari Maharaj. He claimed the payment was linked to Kohli's visit to the ashram three years ago.
Kohli's spokesperson called the claim "completely false, baseless and factually incorrect". The team said it would take appropriate action against the spread of misinformation.
No independent evidence has emerged to support the allegation. The claim has circulated on social media, where it drew sharp reactions from fans.
Kohli is one of India's most followed sportspersons, and unverified claims about him often travel fast online. His team has in the past acted against false stories.
His team said false stories about the cricketer would face appropriate action. Kohli is among the most followed athletes in the world, with hundreds of millions of social media followers.
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