Virat Kohli’s Charisma Wins Over Former Aussie Captain: “Marry Him,” Mark Taylor Told His Daughter

Team India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli continues to captivate fans across the globe—not just with his cricketing prowess but also with his striking personality. In a light-hearted revelation that has recently caught the internet's attention, former Australian captain Mark Taylor shared a humorous yet admiring anecdote involving Kohli and his own daughter. Speaking on Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy’s popular podcast ‘Willow Talk’, Taylor recalled being so impressed with Kohli’s character during a 2014 interview that he jokingly told his then-17-year-old daughter to marry him.

"He's a Great Guy – Marry Him!"

“In 2014, I was interviewing Virat Kohli. During the interview, the team manager came over and called him back. But Kohli said, ‘No, I’ll finish this interview first.’ I was really impressed with his professionalism and the way he handled the situation,” Taylor said. He continued with a laugh, “I introduced my daughter to him afterward and joked, ‘He’s a great guy—marry him if you like!’” At the time, Kohli was not yet in a relationship with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.

From Lighthearted Advice to National Icon

Today, Kohli is happily married to Anushka Sharma, and together they are one of India’s most celebrated celebrity couples. They are parents to a daughter, Vamika (born in 2021), and a son, Akaay (born in 2024). Taylor’s amusing anecdote not only provides a glimpse into Kohli’s professionalism but also highlights his universal appeal—even winning the admiration of cricketing legends across national borders.

Virat’s Global Influence

Kohli’s journey from a young, passionate batsman to an internationally respected sports icon is marked not just by his cricket records, but by his magnetic personality. Stories like Mark Taylor’s continue to reinforce Kohli's status as a role model both on and off the field