Most preferred among athletes; Virat Kohli's 'secret drink' on field intrigues netizens

INDORE: India lost the ODI series 1-2 after stumbling against New Zealand in the third ODI. With this, Shubman Gill also became the first Indian captain to lose a series to New Zealand on home soil. However, despite the series loss, Virat Kohli's exceptional form provided some entertainment for the otherwise gloomy Indian fans.

Although India lost the match, Kohli fought a one-man battle with 124 runs off 108 balls. The player broke many records in this single innings. Kohli, who retired from Test and Twenty20 formats, currently continues to play only in the ODI format. It is said that he wants to continue in the team until the ODI World Cup to be held in 2027.

Kohli is known for his vegan diet (A diet that excludes meat, fish, milk, dairy products, and eggs and eats only fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds). And now, the secret drink Kohli took midway through the match is the topic of discussion on social media. Kohli drank the brown drink during a break while batting. Immediately after drinking it, he was seen frowning as if he had eaten something bitter. The star batsman rushed to consume some fruits to get rid of the bitterness.

As the video went viral, fans came up with many interesting comments. Some jokingly said that the star sipped 'rum' and was 'drunk' during the game. However, others, citing the scientific side of it, said that the star drank pickle juice. Pickle juice is a popular drink among sports stars. It helps in preventing muscle cramps and fatigue during matches. Such electrolyte shot drinks help athletes to quickly regain energy. Cricket, football and tennis players also use such drinks during matches. Dieticians recommend such drinks to maintain the body's salt level in the scorching sun and under stress.