Virat Kohli's die-hard fan Pintu Behera has spent over one lakh rupees on tattoos which are dedicated to the Indian skipper. The fan was interviewed by ANI in Cuttack where he expressed his love for the modern batting great, Kohli.

There are very fewer fans who are ready to dedicate so much to their favorite cricketers. Behera says he inked 16 tattoos on his body to show respect to Kohli.

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"I am a cricket lover from my childhood and became a big fan of Virat Kohli because of his style of playing. So, I have decided to show my respect to him in this way. When I decided to make tattoos in 2016, I didn't have money. So I started saving money and got tattoos inked," Pintu said.

The permanent tattoos highlight Virat's best memories in cricket. He has also got jersey number 18 inked on his body. "I go to watch every cricket match of Virat Kohli within the country. I didn't go to watch the match out of the country. If I get a chance, then I will definitely go," he said.

Behera has met Virat during the India and South Africa Test in Vizag earlier in October.

"I didn't imagine that he would meet and hug me. It was a special moment for me. I had been waiting to meet him since 2016. Finally, I got the opportunity to meet him during Test Match between India and South Africa at Visakhapatnam in October," he said.

(With ANI Inputs)