4 Interesting similarities between Kohli and Ronaldo

• The cricket world has Virat Kohli and football has Cristiano Ronaldo
• The two superstars are crowd favourites and even though cricket is a national sport, Kohli has managed to reach the same heights as Ronaldo
• Both have worked hard to achieve what they have achieved in their respective careers

The cricket world has Virat Kohli and football has Cristiano Ronaldo, but what are the similarities between Kohli and Ronaldo? These two athletes are very prominent figures in their respective sports and have had relatable paths to the top.

Due to their prowess and achievements over the years, Cristiano Ronaldo and cricket star Kohli have been pulling crowds who come to watch them play. In this article, we are going to take a look at four similarities between Kohli and Ronaldo. Without further ado, let’s get started.

1. Lost Their Fathers Before Reaching Great Heights

Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo/ The Current.

During an interview back in 2019, Cristiano Ronaldo became emotional thinking about his late father who never saw him become the global superstar he is now. Ronaldo lost his father when he was just 20 years old, barely two years after he joined Manchester United from Sporting. His father was an alcoholic and passed away at the age of 52 after battling liver failure.

Virat Kohli too lost his father when he was still young. According to reports, the cricket star was just seventeen when his father passed away in the wee hours on on 19 December 2006 after suffering a heart attack. Despite the tragedy, Kohli played on that same day.

2. Worked Hard To Reach Where They Are

Next on similarities between Kohli and Ronaldo is both have worked hard to achieve what they have achieved in their respective careers.

For the case of Cristiano Ronaldo, he has manged to remain at the top alongside Lionel Messi despite the fact that the latter more technically gifted and didn’t have to put in a lot of hard work.

Virat Kohli, on the other hand, has drawn comparisons to the The God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar, who is widely regarded as the greatest cricket player of all time. While Sachin reached the top because of being more talented, Kohli has been successful because of his hard work.

Similarities between Kohli and Ronaldo. Photo/ Goal.com.

3. Both Have Suffered World Cup Heartbreaks 

One major trophy that has eluded Cristiano Ronaldo over the years is the FIFA World Cup. Despite producing outstanding performances in various editions of the global event, he has never led his country to triumph. Ronaldo’s last appearance at a World Cup tournament was in 2022 and he was not at his best as Portugal were knocked out by Morocco in the quarter-finals.

When it comes to Virat Kohli, he was part of India’s squad that won the 2011 World Cup. However, he has never been able to captain his country to triumph. Under his captaincy, India failed to clinch the 2019 World Cup and saw their campaign come to an end in 2019. They were shockingly eliminated from the T20 World Cup  2021 in the first round.

4. Fitness

Cristiano Ronaldo and Virat Kohli. Photo/ Times Now.

Well, you can’t talk about similarities between Kohli and Ronaldo and fail to talk about their love for fitness. Ronaldo is arguably the fittest person in the football world. At his age, he is still keeping fit and producing match winning moments.

On the other hand, Kohli has also been keeping fit and has inspired his Indian teammates in recognizing the importance of staying fit.

What Did Virat Kohli Say About Ronaldo?

Virat Kohli has praised Cristiano Ronaldo several time and has previously said every professional athlete should look up to to the footballer.

Who Is Known As Ronaldo In Cricket?

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is the Cristiano Ronaldo of cricket. Kohli emerged as a global icon and has captivated many cricket fans across the world with his exceptional batting skills. He is love in the cricket world by many just as Cristiano is a favourite to a good number of football fans.

Is Virat Kohli Richer Than Ronaldo?

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Virat Kohli are extremely wealthy. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kohli’s net worth is estimated to be $70 million as of now. The same website estimates Ronaldo’s fortune to be $600 million, which is nearly ten times Kohli’s net worth.