Virat Kohli: A cricketer’s journey from domestic success to international glory

Virat Kohli is a professional cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team. He was born in Delhi in 1988 and made his debut for the national team in 2008. Kohli has scored over 24,000 runs in all three formats of the game and has won numerous awards for his performances. He has also captained the Indian team to multiple victories. Kohli’s wife, Anushka Sharma, is a Bollywood actress, and they are considered one of India’s most high-profile and popular couples. Kohli has faced controversies for his aggressive behaviour on the field and comments about Indian cricket fans. He has also invested in several businesses and is a brand ambassador for various companies. Kohli has established the Virat Kohli Foundation to support potential athletes and make India a sporting superpower.

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VIRAT KOHLI BIOGRAPHY

FULL NAMEVirat Kohli
NICKNAMEChikoo, Run Machine, King Kohli
PLACE OF BIRTHDelhi, India
BORNNovember 5, 1988
HEIGHT5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
EYE COLOURDark Brown
JERSEY NO.18
BATTING STYLERight-Hand Bat
BOWLING STYLERight-arm Medium
TEAMIndia , Delhi cricket team(Ranji)
IPLRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
ROLEBatter
WIFEAnushka Sharma
DAUGHTERVamika 
FATHERPrem Kohli
MOTHERSaroj Kohli 
BROTHERVikas Kohli
SISTERBhawna Kohli
WIFEAnushka Sharma
CHILDRENVamika (b. 11 January 2021) Akaay (b. 15 February 2024)
ZODIAC SIGNScorpio
CAPTAINROYAL CHALLANGERS BANGLORE
HOBBIESWorkout, Travelling, Singing, Dancing 
SCHOOLVishal Bharti Public School, Delhi; Saviour Convent Senior Secondary School, Paschim Vihar, Delhi
VIRAT KHOHLI’S INSTAGRAM@virat.kohli
VIRAT KHOHLI’S FACEBOOK@virat.kohli
VIRAT KHOHLI’S TWITTER@imVkohli

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Virat Kohli 's Bio

Virat Kohli is a professional cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national team. He was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India. Kohli began playing cricket at a young age and made his debut for Delhi in domestic cricket when he was just 18 years old. In August 2008, he made his debut for the Indian national team in an ODI against Sri Lanka.

Since then, Kohli has become one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. 

He has scored over 24,000 runs in all three formats of the game and has won numerous awards for his performances. Kohli has also captained the Indian team to multiple victories, including the Test series against Australia in 2020.

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VIRAT KOHLI DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL
CRICKET

* ODI – August 18, 2008 vs Sri Lanka in Dambulla

* T20I – June 12, 2010, vs Zimbabwe

* Test – June 20, 2011, vs West Indies in Kingston

VIRAT KOHLI CRICKET & MORE

* Domestic/IPL Franchise – Delhi, Royal Challengers Bangalore

* Nature on the field – Aggressive

* Like to play against – Australia and Pakistan

VIRAT KOHLI BRAND-ENDORSEMENTS

  • Myntra
  • Great learning
  • Himalaya
  • Mobile Premier League
  • Puma
  • Volini
  • Vicks India
  • Too Yumm
  • MRF Tyre
  • Philips India
  • Uber India
  • MuveAcoustics
  • Wellman
  • Wrogn
  • Manyavar
  • Audi India
  • American Tourister
  • Fastrack
  • Royal Challenge
  • Tissot
  • Colgate-Palmolive
  • Blue Star
  • Hero Motocorp
  • Amaze Inverters & Batteries
  • Shyam Steel
  • Digit Insurance (Recent association)
  • Vivo (Upcoming association), etc.
  • Google Duo
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