They say champions sweat gold but Virat kohli apparently drinks something near to it!
For years stories have circulated that Virat kohli drinks water that costs a whopping 4000 INR per litre. Shocking, right? A hydration routine like this probably comes with an EMI plan 😛
Let’s get this truth unpacked.
What water is he drinking and why?
Evian is the brand most often linked with Kohli. This french alpine spring water is said to be sourced from Evian-les-bains. The water is marketed as “naturally filtered through glacial rocks, pure, mineral balanced and premium.”
When your body is your career as in the case of athletes, one becomes picky about everything from nutrition to sleep cycle and hydration is no exception. Taste consistency, pH, mineral content, water quality can make small but noticeable differences which can bring about significant changes. Therefore athletes sometimes prefer these brands to maximize performance.
Investing in top grade water is just another extension to players famously disciplined lifestyle.
Now you’ll ask “why drink 4000/- per litre water when 20/- per litre water does the work?” Well this is the same as asking “ Why buy a lamborghini when Maruti does the work?” Honestly with a net worth like Kohli I wouldn’t just drink 4000/- water but also top it off with gold frosting!
4000 Rupee price tag – real or hype?
In normal retail, a 1 litre bottle of Evian usually sells for far less than 4000, around 600-700 in India and even cheaper abroad. So where does all the frenzy of 4000 come from?
Three most probable reasons are –
- Media Exaggeration – it isn’t impossible for the media to sneak in an extra one or two zeros to a 600 rupee bottle so it hits the headlines.
- Import duties and shipping – Special edition Evian bottles, especially those launched through designer collaborations may have skyrocketed prices.
- Luxury Packaging – Special edition Evian bottles often cost a fortune especially those launched through designer collaborations.
The takeaway for the rest of us?
Virat Kohlis’s water habits might be fascinating and even inspiring, yes. But unless you are also facing 150kmps bouncers on a sunday, you don’t need 4000/- per litre water. Drink safe water, save the cash and maybe use the money for a gym membership. After all hydration shouldn’t be about the price tag but about consistency and doing what’s best for your body and pocket.
FAQs
What is the price of 1 litre water of Virat Kohli?
Some reports claim that he drinks Evian, which is listed at about ₹4,000 per litre.
Why is Virat Kohli water expensive?
It is an imported mineral water brand with premium sourcing, minerals, and retail markups.
What is the cost of 1 liter of water?
It depends on brand to brand. Standard bottled water in India ranges from ₹20, whereas imported premium brands can go much higher.
What is the price of Anushka Sharma water per litre?
Like Virat, Anushka Sharma is also linked with the same luxury brand (Evian), with the same price.
