Virat Kohli, the star India cricketer, made his return to Mumbai after a brief stay at his Alibaug holiday home, which was recently in the news for its luxurious features and stunning design. The 8-acre property, built on a plot Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, purchased for Rs 19 crore in 2022, spans an impressive 10,000 square feet and is replete with world-class amenities such as a temperature-controlled pool, jacuzzi, and a bespoke kitchen. The villa was designed by the prestigious Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects, led by Phillippe Fouche, and constructed using Italian marble, Turkish limestone, and other premium materials, reportedly costing between Rs 10.5 crore and Rs 13 crore.

The couple also resides in a grand 7,171-square-foot Mumbai home valued at Rs 34 crore and Kohli owns a bungalow in Gurugram valued at Rs 80 crore. While Kohli enjoys his off-field lifestyle, he has faced challenges on the cricket field, particularly during India's recent tour of Australia, where he scored only 190 runs across nine innings. His struggles against deliveries outside the off-stump were highlighted, especially by Australian pacer Scott Boland, who dismissed Kohli four times in their encounters.

In a development on the domestic cricket front, Kohli has been named among the probables for the remaining fixtures of the Ranji Trophy. However, it’s uncertain whether he will play. This follows comments from India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing the importance of Test players participating in domestic first-class cricket.