Virat Kohli is one of the greatest cricketers in the history of Indian cricket. Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India, he is known for his aggressive batting style, strong leadership, and unmatched consistency across all formats of the game.
Virat Kohli developed an interest in cricket at a very young age and joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy when he was only 9 years old. His talent and dedication quickly made him stand out among young cricketers.
India U19 team
He first gained national attention when he captained the Indian Under-19 team to victory in the 2008 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in Malaysia.
International career
Kohli made his debut for the Indian national team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in 2008. Over the years, he established himself as one of the best batsmen in the world with his ability to chase targets and score runs consistently. He later became a key player in Test cricket and T20 Internationals as well.
After making his debut for the Indian senior team in 2008, Virat Kohli gradually became the backbone of India’s batting lineup. He earned a reputation for performing under pressure, especially while chasing difficult targets in One Day Internationals, His ability to score consistently across all formats of the game made him one of the most dependable players in world cricket, Fans and cricket experts admire his elegant cover drives, quick footwork, and aggressive approach on the field.
Virat Kohli served as the captain of the Indian cricket team in all three formats. Under his leadership, India achieved several historic victories, including a Test series win in Australia in 2018–19. His captaincy was praised for promoting fitness, discipline, and aggression within the team.
Apart from international cricket, Kohli has been an important player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He is one of the highest run-scorers in IPL history and has played many memorable innings for his franchise.
Kohli has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and the Padma Shri, two of India’s highest sporting honors. He is also admired for his fitness standards and influence on modern cricket.
Off the field, Virat Kohli is married to famous Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The couple is widely admired by fans across the world.
Achievements
- Arjun Award 2013
- padma shri 2017
- Rajiv gandhi khel ratna award 2018
Carrier
test – Debut Against The west indies at kingston on june 20, 2011, and played his final test match against australia at sydney on january 3, 2025. Retired
One day international(ODI) – debut on august 18, 2008, against sri lanka in dambulla. and played his last ODI on january 18, 2026, against new zealand in indore. not retired
t20 – First t20 international match was against zimbabwe on june 12, 2010, in harare. his last t20I match was against south africa on june 29, 2024, at the kensington oval in bridgetown, barbados. Retired
Family
- Father: Prem Kohli
He was a criminal lawyer. Prem Kohli played a major role in supporting Virat’s cricket career from childhood. He passed away in December 2006 due to a brain stroke. - Mother: Saroj Kohli
She is a homemaker and has always been very close to Virat. - Brother: Vikas Kohli
Virat’s elder brother, who has supported him throughout his cricket journey. - Sister: Bhawna Kohli Dhingra
Virat’s elder sister, often seen sharing family moments on social media. - Wife: Anushka Sharma
Virat married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on 11 December 2017 in Tuscany, Italy. They are one of India’s most popular celebrity couples. - Children:
- Daughter: Vamika Kohli
- Son: Akaay Kohli
