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| name = Virat Kohli {{verified}} | | name = Virat Kohli {{verified}} | ||
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| image_caption = Virat Kohli in 2023 | | image_caption = Virat Kohli in 2023 | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|11|05}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|11|05}} | ||
| birth_place = Delhi, India | | birth_place = Delhi, India | ||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| education = Vishal Bharti Public School, Delhi | |||
| alma_mater = West Delhi Cricket Academy | |||
| occupation = Cricketer | | occupation = Cricketer | ||
| years_active = 2008 – Present | | years_active = 2008 – Present | ||
| known_for = Batting across formats, Indian captaincy, centuries | | known_for = Batting across formats, Indian captaincy, centuries | ||
| notable_works = 2011 World Cup, 2018 Australia Test Series, ICC Player of the Decade | | notable_works = 2011 World Cup, 2018 Australia Test Series, ICC Player of the Decade | ||
| awards = Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna Award, Padma Shri | |||
| spouse = Anushka Sharma | | spouse = Anushka Sharma | ||
| parents = Prem Kohli (father) | |||
Saroj Kohli (mother) | |||
| religion = [[Hinduism]] | |||
| awards = Padma Shri, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award | | awards = Padma Shri, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award | ||
| website = [https://www.instagram.com/virat.kohli Instagram] | | website = [https://www.instagram.com/virat.kohli Instagram] | ||
}} | }}'''Virat Kohli''' (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the India national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in modern cricket, he is known for his aggressive playing style, consistency across all formats, and fierce leadership. Kohli has scored over 25,000 international runs and holds numerous batting records in ODIs, Tests, and T20Is. | ||
'''Virat Kohli''' (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the India national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in modern cricket, he is known for his aggressive playing style, consistency across all formats, and fierce leadership. Kohli has scored over 25,000 international runs and holds numerous batting records in ODIs, Tests, and T20Is | |||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
Virat Kohli was born on '''5 November 1988''' in '''Delhi, India''', into a Punjabi Hindu family. His father, Prem Kohli, was a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, is a homemaker. From a very young age, Virat showed a deep interest in cricket. His family recognized his talent early and enrolled him in the '''West Delhi Cricket Academy''' in 1998 when he was just 9 years old | Virat Kohli was born on '''5 November 1988''' in '''Delhi, India''', into a Punjabi Hindu family. His father, Prem Kohli, was a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, is a homemaker. From a very young age, Virat showed a deep interest in cricket. His family recognized his talent early and enrolled him in the '''West Delhi Cricket Academy''' in 1998 when he was just 9 years old. His coach, '''Rajkumar Sharma''', played a vital role in shaping his technique and discipline. | ||
Despite personal tragedy, including the death of his father in 2006, Kohli continued to pursue cricket with unwavering focus — famously playing a Ranji match for Delhi the very next day | Despite personal tragedy, including the death of his father in 2006, Kohli continued to pursue cricket with unwavering focus — famously playing a Ranji match for Delhi the very next day. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
Virat Kohli attended '''Vishal Bharti Public School''' in Delhi during his early years. Recognizing his cricketing potential, his family moved him to '''Saviour Convent School''' in Paschim Vihar | Virat Kohli attended '''Vishal Bharti Public School''' in Delhi during his early years. Recognizing his cricketing potential, his family moved him to '''Saviour Convent School''' in Paschim Vihar. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Virat Kohli’s career took off after leading India to victory in the '''2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup''' in Malaysia | Virat Kohli’s career took off after leading India to victory in the '''2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup''' in Malaysia. He made his ODI debut in the same year against Sri Lanka and was part of the squad that won the '''2011 ICC Cricket World Cup'''. | ||
=== IPL Career === | === IPL Career === | ||
Kohli has played for '''Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)''' in the IPL since 2008. He became the full-time captain in 2013 and led the side till 2021 | Kohli has played for '''Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)''' in the IPL since 2008. He became the full-time captain in 2013 and led the side till 2021. He scored a record '''973 runs in a single IPL season (2016)''', a feat yet to be matched. | ||
=== Captaincy === | === Captaincy === | ||
Kohli took over India’s Test captaincy in 2014 and later led the team in all formats | Kohli took over India’s Test captaincy in 2014 and later led the team in all formats. Under his leadership, India won their first-ever Test series in Australia in 2018–19. | ||
== Achievements == | == Achievements == | ||
• ICC Player of the Decade (2010–2020) | |||
• Padma Shri (2017) | |||
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2018) | |||
• Only Indian with a century in T20 World Cup chase (2022) | |||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
• Fastest to 8,000 – 13,000 ODI runs | |||
• Most runs in IPL history | |||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Virat Kohli married actress '''Anushka Sharma''' in December 2017 in Tuscany, Italy | Virat Kohli married actress '''Anushka Sharma''' in December 2017 in Tuscany, Italy. The couple is known for their work in charity and co-runs the '''Virat Kohli Foundation''', which promotes youth sports. | ||
== External links == | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:39, 6 August 2025
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| Virat Kohli in 2023 | |
| Born | 05 November 1988 (age 36) Delhi, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Vishal Bharti Public School, Delhi |
| Alma mater | West Delhi Cricket Academy |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Years active | 2008 – Present |
| Known for | Batting across formats, Indian captaincy, centuries |
| Notable works | 2011 World Cup, 2018 Australia Test Series, ICC Player of the Decade |
| Awards | Padma Shri, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award |
| Spouse(s) | Anushka Sharma |
| Parents | Prem Kohli (father)
Saroj Kohli (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | |
Virat Kohli (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the India national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in modern cricket, he is known for his aggressive playing style, consistency across all formats, and fierce leadership. Kohli has scored over 25,000 international runs and holds numerous batting records in ODIs, Tests, and T20Is.
Early Life
Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi, India, into a Punjabi Hindu family. His father, Prem Kohli, was a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, is a homemaker. From a very young age, Virat showed a deep interest in cricket. His family recognized his talent early and enrolled him in the West Delhi Cricket Academy in 1998 when he was just 9 years old. His coach, Rajkumar Sharma, played a vital role in shaping his technique and discipline.
Despite personal tragedy, including the death of his father in 2006, Kohli continued to pursue cricket with unwavering focus — famously playing a Ranji match for Delhi the very next day.
Education
Virat Kohli attended Vishal Bharti Public School in Delhi during his early years. Recognizing his cricketing potential, his family moved him to Saviour Convent School in Paschim Vihar.
Career
Virat Kohli’s career took off after leading India to victory in the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia. He made his ODI debut in the same year against Sri Lanka and was part of the squad that won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
IPL Career
Kohli has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL since 2008. He became the full-time captain in 2013 and led the side till 2021. He scored a record 973 runs in a single IPL season (2016), a feat yet to be matched.
Captaincy
Kohli took over India’s Test captaincy in 2014 and later led the team in all formats. Under his leadership, India won their first-ever Test series in Australia in 2018–19.
Achievements
• ICC Player of the Decade (2010–2020)
• Padma Shri (2017)
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2018)
• Only Indian with a century in T20 World Cup chase (2022)
Records
• Fastest to 8,000 – 13,000 ODI runs
• Most runs in IPL history
Personal Life
Virat Kohli married actress Anushka Sharma in December 2017 in Tuscany, Italy. The couple is known for their work in charity and co-runs the Virat Kohli Foundation, which promotes youth sports.
External links
References
Categories:
- Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls
- Articles needing expansion
- Articles needing more references
- 1988 births
- Living people
- Indian cricketers
- Indian One Day International cricketers
- Indian Test cricketers
- Indian Twenty20 International cricketers
- People from Delhi
- Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketers
- India national cricket team captains
- Recipients of the Khel Ratna Award
- Recipients of the Padma Shri Award
- Recipients of the Arjuna Award