Virat Kohli Cricket Player Profile, Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Achievements, Carrier, Records and Awards
Virat Kohli is an Indian International cricketer who was born on 5 November 1988 at Delhi, India. He is a right-handed batsman and he is one of the best batsmen of his generation. He is also an occasional unorthodox right arm quick bowler.
Virat Kohli has also been successful in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has been a key player for the Royal Challenger Bangalore, leading them to multiple IPL season as captain.
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Virat Kohli Personal Informations:
| Full Name | Virat Kohli |
| Nick Name | Chiku, King Kohli |
| Date Of Birth | 5 November 1988 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birth Place | Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Playing Role | Top Order-batter |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Jersey Number | #18 |
| Height | 5ft 9in(175 cm) |
| Weight | 69 kg |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Religion | Hindu |
Virat Kohli Family & Relationships :
| Father Name | Mr. Prem Kohli |
| Mother Name | Mrs Saroj Kohli |
| Sister Name | Bhawna Kohli/Dhingra |
| Spouse Name | Anushka Sharma |
| Children Name | Vamika(Daughter), Akaay(Son) |
Biography Of Virat Kohli :
Virat Kohli Childhood informations:
Kohli showed a passion for cricket from a young age. He joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy at 9, training under coach Rajkumar Sharma. Despite facing personal hardships, including the loss of his father in the year 2006, Kohli demonstrated exceptional dedication to cricket. He scored a crucial 90 runs in a Ranji Trophy match the day after his father’s demise. His early life reflects resilience, hard work, and a natural talent for the game, which shaped him into the cricketing icon he is today.
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Virat Kohli Early Stage :
A major turning point came in the year 2008 while Kohli captained the Indian U-19 team to victory in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup which is held in Malaysia. His aggressive leadership and consistent batting caught the attention of team selectors. Later that year, he made his international debut for India in an ODI against Sri Lanka.
In domestic cricket, Kohli played a pivotal role for Delhi, including his memorable innings of 90 in the Ranji Trophy match just a day after losing his father in 2006. These formative years established him as a rising star with unmatched focus and passion.
Virat Kohli Career Information :
- Test debut : vs West Indies at Sabina Park, Jun 20, 2011
- Last Test : vs New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Nov 01, 2024
- ODI debut : vs Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Aug 18, 2008
- Last ODI : vs Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium, Aug 07, 2024
- T20 debut : vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, Jun 12, 2010
- Last T20 : vs South Africa at Kensington Oval, Jun 29, 2024
- IPL debut : vs Kolkata Knight Riders at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Apr 18, 2008
- Last IPL : vs Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium, May 22, 2024
Virat Kohli Achievements :
ICC Titles:
- Won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup with Team India.
- Part of the team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
- Captained India to the 2021 ICC Test Championship Final.
Batting Milestones:
- First player to score 40+ centuries in T20, ODI, and Test cricket combined.
- Fastest to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in ODI cricket.
- Holds the record for the most centuries in run-chases in ODIs.
- Has scored 75 international centuries (as of 2024).
Test Cricket:
- First Indian captain to win a Test series in Australia (2018-19).
- Scored seven double centuries in Test cricket, the most by an Indian.
T20 Cricket:
- Leading run-scorer in T20 Internationals with over 4,000 runs.
- Only player to win Player of the Tournament in the ICC T20 World Cup twice (2014, 2016).
Virat Kohli Batting Career
| M | INNS | RUNS | HS | AVE | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4S | 6s | |
| Test | 118 | 201 | 9040 | 254 | 47.83 | 55.76 | 29 | 7 | 31 | 1012 | 28 |
| ODI | 295 | 283 | 13906 | 183 | 58.18 | 93.54 | 50 | 0 | 72 | 1302 | 152 |
| T20 | 125 | 117 | 4188 | 122 | 48.7 | 137.04 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 369 | 124 |
| IPL | 252 | 244 | 8004 | 113 | 38.67 | 131.97 | 8 | 0 | 55 | 705 | 272 |
Awards Of Virat Kohli:
- ICC Cricketer of the Year (2017, 2018).
- ICC ODI Player of the Year (2012, 2017, 2018).
- Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World (2016, 2017, 2018).
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2018), India’s highest sporting honor.
- Padma Shri Award (2017).
Virat Kohli on Social Media:
- INSTAGRAM : @virat.kohli
- TWITTER : @imVkohli
- FACEBOOK : @virat.kohli
Virat Kohli Hobbies and Favourites :
Hobbies:
- Hobbies : Gaming, Travelling, Music and Cooking
- Favourite Batsman : Sachin Tendulkar
- Favourite Bowler : Shane Warne
- Favourite Car : Audi, Bentley, and Range Rover
- Favourite Food : Chole Bhature,healthy meals and a high-protein diet
- Favourite Destination : Switzerland
- Favourite Actress : Aishwarya Rai and Kareena Kapoor
- Favourite Actor : Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh and Johnny Depp
Frequently Asked Questions about Virat Kohli
Q: Who is Virat Kohli?
A: Virat Kohli is an Indian International Cricketer.
Q: Date of Birth of Virat Kohli?
A: 5 November 1988
Q: Where was Virat Kohli born?
A: Delhi
Q: How tall is Virat Kohli?
A: 1.75 m.
Q: Father Name?
A: Prem Kohli
Q: Mother Name?
A: Saroj Kohli
Q: Brother Name?
A: Vikas Kohli
Q: Spouse(wife) Name ?
A: Anushka Sharma
Q: Girlfriend Name?
A: Anushka Sharma
Q: How many children does Virat Kohli?
A: 2
Q: What is the name of Virat Kohli Son ?
A: Akaay (Son)
Q: What is the name of Virat Kohli Daughter?
A: Vamika (Daughter)
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