Today the whole world knows Virat Kohli as King Kohli. But do you know who gave him this name? Do you know that Virat Kohli has also done wicketkeeping and that too during the tenure of Mahendra Singh Dhoni? Not only this, during the first meeting with Anushka Sharma, Virat had said something which made her furious. Today, on the occasion of Virat Kohli's birthday, let us know five such interesting and unheard stories to him, which you might not have known about before.

Story number 1: How did Virat get the name King Kohli?

Today, when Virat Kohli's name is mentioned, the first image that comes to mind is King Kohli. But do you know how they got this name? According to media reports and claims, an IT professional named Kunal Gandhi was the first to gift the jersey with 'King Kohli' written on it to Virat Kohli. After this, this name gradually became popular from social media to the cricket world. Today King Kohli is not just Virat's nickname but has also become the identity of his brilliant game, achievements and love of crores of fans.

Story number 2: When Virat used to eat 80 toffees in a week!

Today, Virat Kohli, famous for his excellent fitness and disciplined lifestyle, was once very fond of toffees. Virat had revealed in an interview that during IPL 2012, he was not at all serious about his diet. At that time he used to stay in ITC Gardenia Hotel in Bengaluru. A packet of Eclairs toffees was kept in the mini bar of the hotel, which contained about 40 toffees. As soon as Virat finished a packet, the hotel staff would refill it. In this way he would finish a packet in four-five days. That means about 80 toffees in a week! It is surprising to know that the player whose fitness is an example to the whole world, once used to finish two packets of toffees in a week.

Story No. 3: When Virat took a wicket without even bowling a valid ball!

In cricket, a bowler has to throw the ball to take a wicket, but there is such an interesting story in the name of Virat Kohli, which you will be surprised to hear. In the year 2011, in a T-20 match played between India and England, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni handed over the responsibility of bowling to Virat. As soon as Virat bowled the first ball of his T20 career, it went far beyond the leg stump and the umpire declared it wide. England batsman Kevin Pietersen came out of the crease to play a shot on that ball, but missed the ball. Then Dhoni, standing behind the wicket, showed speed like lightning and stumped Pietersen. The most interesting thing was that one wicket was added to Virat's account, but he did not bowl a single valid ball.

Story number 4: When Virat Kohli took the responsibility of wicketkeeping!

You must have seen Virat Kohli many times hitting fours and sixes on the field and taking brilliant catches, but do you know that he has also done wicketkeeping? During a match in 2015, when Mahendra Singh Dhoni had to go to the washroom, Virat took the responsibility of wicketkeeping for one over. Not only this, even during a test match against New Zealand in 2014, when Dhoni came to bowl a few overs, Virat took charge behind the wicket for some time. Apart from this, Virat Kohli has also done wicketkeeping in domestic cricket. This means that Virat, who has shown wonders with his batting on the field, has the experience of carrying out responsibilities behind the wicket as well.

Story number 5: When Virat got angry at Anushka in their first meeting!

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma first met during the shooting of a TV advertisement. Virat was going to work with a big actress for the first time and because of this he was very nervous. To hide his nervousness, he made a joke which even Anushka was surprised to hear. In fact, when Anushka came wearing heels for the shoot and appeared taller than Virat, Virat jokingly asked her, “Can't you get higher heels than this?” On this statement of Virat, Anushka felt that he was very arrogant. However, as their conversation progressed, Anushka realized that Virat is a very simple and funny person. After this both became friends and gradually this relationship turned into love. Today the pair of Virat and Anushka is counted among the most popular couples in the world.

These were five interesting stories to the life of Virat Kohli. These unheard aspects of the life of Virat, who created history with his records and performance on the field, also make him special among the fans.