Name Hindi: विराट कोहली / Gender Man
Virat Kohli: A Cricket Legend
Born November 5, 1988, Virat Kohli is an accomplished right-arm top-order batsman from India. His cutting-edge style and masterful technique have made him one of the world’s most celebrated cricketers in this generation.
A Glimpse at His Early Life
Kohli was born in Delhi, India, to Prem and Saroj Kohli. He discovered his love for cricket at a very young age, quickly dedicating himself to the sport with passion and determination. At age nine, he started training at West Delhi Cricket Academy and later joined the city’s cricket team.
Rise to Fame
In 2006, Kohli rose into prominence when he led India’s under-19 team to its victory during the World Cup held in Malaysia. Following his exceptional performance, he was included in the Indian cricket team for One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka in August 2008.
Career Highlights
- In 2011, Virat Kohli was vital part of the Indian squad that won the ICC World Cup.
- By 2013, he had become vice-captain of ODI team and later ascended as captain following MS Dhoni’s resignation in 2017.
- Under his leadership, India achieved first-ever Test series win on Australian soil in 2018/19 season.
- In October 2020, as number one ODI batsman for three years running he became fastest player to reach 12,000 runs – doing so in only 242 innings!
Style of Play and Achievements
The right-handed batsman is known for his aggressive style of play, exuding confidence at the crease and never shying away from taking on challenging bowlers. This bold approach earned him respect and distinction in international cricket.
- In 2012, he was awarded Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Cricketer of The Year)
- He has received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India’s highest sporting honor, in 2018
- Kohli has been named ICC ODI Player of the Year multiple times and also holds record for fastest century in ODI cricket.
Off the Field
Besides his outstanding cricket performance, Virat Kohli made headlines when he tied knot with Bollywood star Anushka Sharma in December 2017. He is also admired for his charitable works. Through Virat Kohli Foundation, he helps raise funds to support underprivileged children.
A superstar both on and off the field, Virat Kohli continues to inspire countless aspiring cricketers across globe with his exceptional talent, deep passion for game and relentless will to win.
