𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢: 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧.

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱

Birth and Family: Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India, to a Punjabi family. His father, Prem Kohli, was a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, was a housewife. He has two older siblings: a brother, Vikas Kohli, and a sister, Bhawna Kohli.Early Life: Raised in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, Kohli developed a passion for cricket at a young age, inspired by his father, who took him to matches. At nine, he joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy in 1998, training under coach Rajkumar Sharma.

Education: Kohli attended Vishal Bharti Public School in Delhi until the 9th standard and later moved to Saviour Convent School. He was not academically inclined, particularly disliking mathematics, but was a history enthusiast. His focus on cricket led him to prioritize the sport over formal education, eventually dropping out to pursue his cricketing career.

Early Cricketing Talent: Kohli’s talent was evident early. He played for the Delhi Under-15 team in 2002 and captained it in the 2003-04 Polly Umrigar Trophy. He was also the highest run-scorer for the Delhi Under-17 team in the 2003-04 Vijay Merchant Trophy. His father’s support was crucial, though Prem Kohli passed away due to cardiac arrest in 2006.

𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀

First-Class Debut: Kohli made his first-class debut for Delhi against Tamil Nadu in November 2006 at age 18, scoring a century in his debut match, showcasing his potential.

Notable Performances:

In December 2006, he scored 90 runs in a first-class match against Karnataka, helping Delhi secure a draw.

In April 2007, he made his T20 domestic debut for Delhi against Himachal Pradesh, scoring 35 runs.

In 2009, he scored 405 runs in nine innings at the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia, catching the attention of national selectors.

Under-19 Career:

Kohli captained the Delhi Under-17 team and was selected for the India Under-19 squad in 2006. His leadership in the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia was pivotal, where he was the second-highest run-scorer for India, amassing 235 runs at an average of 47 and a strike rate of 94.75, including a century.

Stats (Limited Data for Domestic Career):

Exact domestic cricket statistics are less comprehensively documented compared to his international career, but his first-class debut century and consistent performances in age-group cricket (Under-15, Under-17, Under-19) established him as a prodigy.

His domestic performances with Delhi and India U-19 teams were instrumental in earning him an IPL contract and international debut.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁

ODI Debut: Kohli made his international debut on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, opening the batting in place of injured regular openers. He scored a modest 12 runs in a losing effort but showed promise.

T20I Debut: He debuted in T20Is against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2010, further establishing his versatility.

Test Debut: His Test debut came on June 20, 2011, against the West Indies in Kingston. His performance was underwhelming, scoring 76 runs across five innings in the series, but he quickly adapted to the format.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀

Kohli’s international career spans all three formats, with remarkable consistency and records. Below are his career stats as of May 2025, based on available data:

Test Cricket (2011–2025):

Matches: 123

Runs: 9,230

Average: 46.85

Centuries: 30

Half-Centuries: 31

Highest Score: 254* (vs. South Africa, Pune, 2019)

Notable: Fourth-most Test runs and centuries for India, most Test double centuries for India (7).

One-Day Internationals (ODIs) (2008–present):

Matches: 302

Runs: 14,181

Average: 58.00

Centuries: 50

Half-Centuries: 74

Highest Score: 183 (vs. Pakistan, Asia Cup, 2012)

Notable: Most ODI centuries in history, fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000, and 14,000 ODI runs.

T20 Internationals (T20Is) (2010–2024):

Matches: 125

Runs: 4,188

Average: 52.73

Centuries: 1

Half-Centuries: 37

Highest Score: 122* (vs. Afghanistan, Asia Cup, 2022)

Notable: Most runs in T20I history, highest career batting average in T20Is.

Fielding and Bowling:

Catches: 158 in ODIs (highest by an Indian outfielder), numerous catches in Tests and T20Is.

Bowling: Occasional right-arm medium pacer, with 4 wickets in ODIs and 8 in T20Is.

Overall International:

Runs: 27,599 (as of November 2023, likely higher by May 2025)

Centuries: 80 (50 ODI, 29 Test, 1 T20I)

Average: 52.78 across formats

𝗜𝗽𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀

Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the only team Kohli has played for since the IPL’s inception in 2008. He was initially signed for $30,000 after his U-19 World Cup success and retained for IPL 2025 at ₹21 crore.

Stats (as of May 2025):

Matches: 263

Runs: 8,509

Average: 39.58

Centuries: 8

Half-Centuries: 62

Highest Score: 113* (vs. Rajasthan Royals, 2023)

Fours: 749

Sixes: 290

Notable Records:

Highest run-scorer in IPL history.

Most centuries in IPL (8, tied with Chris Gayle).

Most runs in a single IPL season (973 runs in 2016, including 4 centuries)

Two-time Orange Cap winner (2016, 2024).

Most prolific partnerships with AB de Villiers (3,123 runs) and Chris Gayle (2,787 runs).

Captaincy: Led RCB from 2013 to 2021, with 66 wins in 143 matches, reaching the 2016 final (lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad). Stepped down in 2021 citing workload but occasionally captained in 2023 when Faf du Plessis was injured.

𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Kohli’s career is studded with individual and team accolades:

Individual Awards:

ICC Cricketer of the Year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy): 2017, 2018.

ICC ODI Player of the Year: 2012, 2017, 2018.

ICC Test Player of the Year: 2018 (first player to win both ODI and Test awards in the same year).

Arjuna Award (2013), Padma Shri (2017), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2018).

Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World: 2016, 2017, 2018.

Polly Umrigar Award for International Cricketer of the Year: 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18.

Named in ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year multiple times (e.g., 2012, 2014, 2016–19).

ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020).

Records:

Most ODI centuries (50), surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.

Fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000, and 14,000 ODI runs.

Most centuries in ODI chases (27).

Most Test double centuries by an Indian (7).

Most runs in a single IPL season (973 in 2016).

Only player with 8,000+ IPL runs.

First player to score 20,000 international runs in a decade (2010s).

Highest career batting average in T20Is (52.73).

Only Indian to hold No. 1 ICC ranking in all three formats.

Team Achievements:

Led India to No. 1 Test ranking for five consecutive years (2016–2020).

First Asian captain to win a Test series in Australia (2018-19).

Most Test wins as Indian captain (40 out of 68 matches).

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿

Kohli has been part of several ICC tournament victories:

2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup: Captained India to victory in Malaysia, scoring 235 runs, including a century, as the second-highest run-scorer for the team.

2011 ODI World Cup: Part of the Indian team that won the title, scoring a century (100) in his World Cup debut against Bangladesh and 35 runs in the final against Sri Lanka, contributing to India’s first ODI World Cup win in 28 years.

2013 ICC Champions Trophy: Played a key role in India’s triumph, scoring consistently in the tournament.

2024 T20 World Cup: Scored 76 runs in the final against South Africa, earning Player of the Match and helping India end an 11-year ICC trophy drought. Announced T20I retirement post-victory.

2025 ICC Champions Trophy: Scored a century against Pakistan and a fifty against Australia, contributing to India’s third Champions Trophy title.

𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

Estimated Net Worth (2025):

Approximately ₹1,050 crore (USD 126–127 million), making him one of the wealthiest cricketers globally and the 61st highest-paid athlete in 2022, per Sportico.

Income Sources:

BCCI Contract: ₹7 crore annually (Grade A+ contract).IPL Salary: ₹15.25 crore inHed in 2024, ₹21 crore for 2025.

Endorsements: Earns ₹7.5–10 crore per endorsement, endorsing over 20 brands like Puma, Audi, MRF, and Myntra. Annual endorsement earnings estimated at ₹196 crore. Charges ₹11.45 crore per Instagram post.

Investments: Owns stakes in WROGN (fashion brand, IPL sponsor), FC Goa (12% stake in ISL football team), Nueva restaurant, Galactus Funware, Sports Convo, and Team Blue Rising (E1 World Championship).

Assets:

Homes: A 5,000-square-foot bungalow in Gurugram and a 7,000-square-foot residence in Mumbai’s Omkar 1973 Towers.

Other Ventures: Founded the Virat Kohli Foundation (VKF) in 2013, supporting underprivileged children and sports scholarships.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆

Leadership:

Test Captaincy (2014–2022): Led India to 40 wins in 68 Tests, the most by an Indian captain, with a winning percentage among the highest. Achieved India’s first Test series win in Australia (2018-19) and five consecutive ICC Test mace wins (2016–2020).

ODI and T20I Captaincy (2017–2021): Led India to the 2017 Champions Trophy final and 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final, emphasizing fitness and aggressive play.

IPL Captaincy: Captained RCB from 2013 to 2021, reaching the 2016 final. Known for loyalty to RCB despite no titles.

Style: Known for aggressive leadership, high fitness standards, and transforming India into a formidable Test team. Stepped down from T20I captaincy in 2021, was replaced as ODI captain in 2021, and resigned as Test captain in 2022.

Legacy:

Revolutionized Indian cricket with a focus on fitness, fielding, and aggressive batting.

Considered one of the greatest all-format batsmen, often compared to Sachin Tendulkar.

Nicknamed “King Kohli,” “Chase Master,” and “Run Machine” for his consistency, especially in run-chases (27 ODI centuries in chases).

Inspired a generation with his discipline, passion, and global popularity (over 134 million social media followers).

Despite controversies (e.g., on-field aggression, disputes with coach Anil Kumble), his impact on Indian cricket is monumental, elevating its global stature.

𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Kohli is known for his love of luxury cars, owning an impressive collection:

Bentley Flying Spur

Bentley Continental GT

Audi R8 V10 Plus

Range Rover Vogue

Lamborghini Gallardo

Audi RS5 Coupe

Additional cars may include other Audi models and high-end vehicles, reflecting his extravagant lifestyle. The exact number and models may vary, but these are frequently cited in reports.