Virat Kohli appeared in a different avatar the very next day after retiring from Test cricket. The fans were surprised when Virat was seen in a religious ashram with his wife Anushka Sharma in Vrindavan. Both Shri Hit Radha Kelly reached Kunj Ashram, where they met spiritual guru Premanand Maharaj and took blessings.
But the real discussion began when Virat was seen with a jaap counter machine while leaving the ashram. What was it then, pictures went viral on social media and people started jokingly saying that now you will leave cricket and become Baba, Virat?
What is the name of this special gadget?
The machine which is seen using Virat Kohli, is called a digital chant counter in the common language. This is not a big or expensive thing, but a simple gadget that helps in counting mantras. Earlier, where people used to count with garlands, now the help of this small digital device is being taken.
How cheap it is?
If you are thinking that the big star like Virat is using will be expensive, then you will be surprised to know that the price of this machine is only 80 rupees (online shopping sites like Flipkart). At the same time, it is available in the market at even a lower price. That is, its price is less than a simple LED bulb.
How does this work?
This digital chanting machine has a small display screen, which shows the count of mantras. There is a button together, which is counted every time a number moves. As soon as you speak a mantra, press the button and in this way the mantras are counted correctly. It is designed like wearing in a finger, which makes it even easier to use.
Funny reaction of fans
As soon as the picture of Virat Kohli’s chanting machine came out, the fun reactions of fans started coming on social media. A user took a pinch and wrote, Virat has now come on ‘Jap Machine’ from ‘Run Machine’. So the other said, ‘Now Kohli will be seen in meditation, not in the field!’ Some people joked, while many fans also appreciated his spiritual form. People say that perhaps this is a new chapter in Virat’s life, the beginning of a quiet and spiritual journey.
Virat holding a Jaap counting machine in his hand is the cutest thing you’ll see 💕 pic.twitter.com/o1DuhON86K
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) May 15, 2025
Distance from cricket, close to spirituality
Virat shocked everyone by announcing his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. He played 123 Test matches for India, scored 9230 runs and scored 30 centuries. As captain, he won 40 out of 68 Tests, which is the biggest achievement of any Indian captain so far.
Former coach Ravi Shastri said that Virat was physically fit, but was mentally tired.