Goa, June 5 -- Virat Kohli remains one of the most closely watched athletes in the world, and according to former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Liam Livingstone, that level of attention comes with a significant personal cost.

Speaking on a podcast, Livingstone described Kohli as a warm and relaxed person away from cricket, despite his fierce reputation on the field. The England all-rounder said Kohli is extremely competitive during matches, but off the field he prefers a quieter life focused on family and close relationships.

"He is a really nice, chilled-out, lovely guy who loves spending time with his family," Livingstone said. "And almost kind of doesn't want the life that he lives in India. He doesn't really want the eyes on ...