- Full Name: Virat Prem Kohli
- Nickname(s): King Kohli, Chase Master, Run Machine
- Date of Birth: November 5, 1988
- Place of Birth: Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Cricketer
- Batting Style: Right-Handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm Medium
- Role in Team: Batsman
- Jersey Number: 18
- Net Worth: 1050 crore
Early Life & Education:
Virat Kohli was born in Delhi into a Punjabi family. Prem Kohli, his father, practiced criminal law, while Saroj Kohli, his mother, is a stay-at-home mom. He went to Vishal Bharti Public School while growing up in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar neighbourhood.
In 1998, he started playing cricket at the West Delhi Cricket Academy (WDCA) under coach Rajkumar Sharma. He was incredibly talented and committed to the game from an early age.
Kohli’s father tragically died in 2006 while he was only eighteen, which strengthened his will to excel in cricket.
Cricket Career:
Debut Matches:
- First-Class Debut: 2006 (Delhi)
- ODI Debut: August 18, 2008, vs Sri Lanka
- T20I Debut: June 12, 2010, vs Zimbabwe
- Test Debut: June 20, 2011, vs West Indies
- IPL Debut: 2008 (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
IPL Career:
- Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Captaincy: Led RCB from 2013 to 2021
- Highest Score: 113 vs Punjab Kings (2016)
- Most Runs in IPL History: Over 7,000 runs (as of 2024)
- Record: Only player to play for the same franchise (RCB) since IPL 2008
Major Achievements & Records:
- Fastest 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in ODIs
- First cricketer to score 50 ODI centuries (surpassing Sachin Tendulkar in 2023)
- Most centuries in ODI World Cup history (7)
- Most double centuries (7) as a captain in Test cricket
- Most runs in T20 internationals (as of 2024)
- First Indian captain to win a Test series in Australia (2018-19)
- Scored 973 runs in IPL 2016 – the highest in a single season
- Won the ICC Cricketer of the Decade award (2010-2020)
Captaincy Record:
- Test Captain (2014-2022): 68 Matches, 40 Wins, 17 Losses, 11 Draws
- ODI Captain (2017-2021): 95 Matches, 65 Wins, 27 Losses, 3 No Results
- T20I Captain (2017-2021): 50 Matches, 30 Wins, 16 Losses, 4 No Results
Even if he resigned as captain of all forms in 2022, Virat is still an important member of the Indian Premier League team and RCB.
Personal Life:
Father: Prem Kohli (Criminal Lawyer, passed away in 2006)
Mother: Saroj Kohli (Homemaker)
Siblings:
- Brother: Vikas Kohli
- Sister: Bhavna Kohli
Wife: Anushka Sharma (Actress, married in 2017)
Children:
- Daughter: Vamika Kohli (Born in 2021)
- Son: Akaay Kohli (Born in 2024)
Physical Stats:
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Awards & Honors:
- Arjuna Award (2013)
- Padma Shri (2017)
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2018)
- ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2010-2020)
- ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year (2012, 2017, 2018)
- ICC Test Cricketer of the Year (2018)
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2019, 2020)
Legacy & Influence:
Among the best cricket players of all time is Virat Kohli. Millions have been impressed by his aggressive style of play, unparalleled consistency, and high standards of fitness. He serves as an inspiration to budding cricket players around.
