Virat Kohli arrived in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of India’s three-match ODI series against the West Indies, receiving a warm welcome from fans at the airport. A detail spotted on his finger has now caught attention online.

According to an Instagram post by MissMalini, Kohli was seen with what it described as a digital chant counter, or jap counter, on his finger. The post suggested it reflected his spiritual side.

 

 

 

 

 

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Did Virat Kohli Carry A Digital Chant Counter?

MissMalini shared a video of Kohli arriving at the airport with the device visible on his finger. Its caption described it as a digital chant counter and linked the sighting to spirituality and peace.

Kohli has previously been seen with a jaap counter in public. He has also visited Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan with wife Anushka Sharma and wears a Tulsi mala reportedly gifted by him.

Virat Kohli did this. Virat Kohli did that.⁰Keep talking. Keep debating. Keep making narratives.
The ground reality NEVER changes — VIRAT KOHLI IS LOVED EVERYWHERE. 👑❤️‍🔥
The roar, the reception, the madness…⁰THE KING’S AURA IS UNMATCHED. 🐐🔥 pic.twitter.com/XsnQKNcLwL

— Jimmy Gambles (@Indrachowdaryy) September 23, 2026

Virat Kohli Gets Traditional Welcome

Kohli later received a traditional welcome at the Indian team hotel, where staff greeted him with flowers and a shawl. Supporters also reportedly chanted “Radhe Radhe” as he arrived.

The former India captain responded with a smile before joining the squad. India will face the West Indies in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram’s Greenfield International Stadium on September 27.

The three-match series will mark Kohli’s return to international cricket after a break. The second ODI is scheduled in Guwahati on September 30, while the final match will take place in New Chandigarh on October 3.