The arrival of Anushka Sharma and a more mature captaincy brought refinement. Kohli switched to a cleaner, professional undercut—short back and sides, with a slick, side-swept top. This is the “CEO of Cricket” look. It said: I’m still aggressive, but now I’m in control.

As Kohli’s aggression on field grew, so did the sharpness of his cut. Enter the spiked-up faux hawk. This was bold, brash, and unapologetic. It mirrored his “bad boy” phase—pumped up, in-your-face, and incredibly fit. This is when fans realized Kohli wasn’t just a cricketer; he was a fitness and style disruptor.

This was peak Kohli. The perfect blend of rugged and suave. He introduced a mid-length textured crop on top, faded neatly on the sides, paired with his signature well-groomed beard. It was masculine, modern, and low-maintenance (yet looked high-effort). This hairstyle probably broke more Instagram records than his batting.