India, May 1 -- Cricket lovers in India has been spending the last few weeks staying glued to their TVs or smartphones. But, many have taken their expression of love a step further by getting cricket-related tattoos inked to feel the spirit of the game and cheer for their fave cricketers. For Delhi-based IT professional Shashank Sharma, his love for Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli is paramount. "I got Virat's jersey number 18 tattooed, because it carries the spirit of someone who gave everything to the game - heart, soul, and fire. Virat made that number a symbol of resilience, courage, and never backing down, no matter how tough it got," he says.

Vikas Malani, tattoo artist and co-founder of BodyCanvas Tattoos, Mumbai and L...