I never claimed to be vegan, says Kohli

TIL Desk Sports/ Virat Kohli sought to clarify the controversy regarding his diet after fans questioned him for eating eggs despite his reputation of being a ‘vegan’.

Kohli took to Twitter on Tuesday to clear the confusion, saying he has always maintained he is a vegetarian and not vegan.

‘I never claimed to be vegan. Always maintained I’m vegetarian. Take a deep breath and eat your Veggies (if you want),’ the India cricket captain tweeted.

In an Instagram chat with fans on Saturday, when he was asked about his diet, Kohli replied: ‘Lots of vegetables, some eggs, 2 cups of coffee, quinoa, lots of spinach, love dosas too. But all in controlled quantities.’