Virat Kohli Reveals New Pastel Hairstyle After IPL 2026 Victory
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title win, Virat Kohli unveiled a new hairstyle featuring a sharp cut and pastel hair colour, shared by celebrity hairstylist Rashid Salmani on Instagram. Kohli, who scored 675 runs in 16 matches and played a key role in the final, received mixed reactions from fans about his updated look. Salmani, known for styling Kohli and other Indian cricketers, highlighted the makeover amid Kohli's recovery from a hamstring injury.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus on a sports and celebrity topic without political content. Coverage centers on Kohli's cricket performance and style change, reflecting perspectives from fans and the hairstylist. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints, as the story is primarily about sports achievement and personal appearance.
The tone across the articles is generally neutral to positive, highlighting Kohli's IPL success and the stylist's promotion of the new look. Fan reactions vary, with some expressing enthusiasm and others offering critical or mixed opinions about the hairstyle, resulting in a balanced sentiment overall.
How 2 sources covered this story
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