Virat Kohli: A Man who Became a Legend

Virat Kohli, born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India, displayed a passion for cricket at an early age. At just three years old, he picked up a bat and asked his father to bowl to him. Recognizing his talent, his father enrolled him in the West Delhi Cricket Academy (WDCA) in 1998, making him one of its first trainees. This step came after neighbors suggested that his abilities deserved more than just gully cricket.

Virat Kohli Aggression

Education

Virat Kohli attended Vishal Public School until the ninth grade, after which he switched to Saviour Convent School to focus on cricket. He eventually left school after the 11th grade to represent India at the Under-19 level.

Early Cricket Career

In 2002, Virat Kohli joined the Delhi Under-15 team and emerged as the highest run-scorer in the 2003-04 Vijay Merchant Trophy for the Delhi Under-17 team. At 18, he debuted in domestic cricket for Delhi and made his international debut in 2008, playing an ODI against Sri Lanka in Australia.

International Success

Virat Kohli's career skyrocketed as he contributed to India's triumphs in major tournaments, including:

  • 2008 Under-19 Cricket World Cup
  • 2011 Cricket World Cup
  • 2013 Champions Trophy
  • 2024 T20 World Cup

As captain, he led India to consecutive ICC Test Championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019. He also captained the Indian cricket team from 2014 to 2022 and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL from 2013 to 2021. Virat Kohli was ranked the No. 1 ODI batsman by the ICC multiple times, with his unmatched performances cementing his legacy.

Virat Kolhi
Batting Stats:

BATTING

TEST

ODI

T20

IPL

Matches

120

295

125

252

Innings

205

283

117

244

Runs

9163

13906

4188

8004

Balls

16396

14866

3056

6065

Highest

254

183

122

113

Average

47.72

58.18

48.7

38.67

Strick Rate

55.89

93.54

137.04

131.97

Net Run

13

44

31

37

Fours

1022

1302

369

705

Sixes

30

152

124

272

Ducks

15

16

7

10

50s

31

72

38

55

100s

30

50

1

8

200s

7

0

0

0

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Remarkable Records

Virat Kohli holds numerous records in cricket, including:

  • Most ODI Centuries: 50, with 27 scored while chasing.
  • Fastest Run Milestones: Fastest to reach 8,000 to 13,000 runs in ODIs.
  • ODI World Cup Runs: Most runs in a single edition.
  • International Centuries: 81 as of November 2024 (30 in Tests, 50 in ODIs, 1 in T20Is).
  • Player of the Tournament: Honored at three ICC events (2014 & 2016 T20 World Cups, 2023 ODI World Cup).
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ODI Highlights
  • The first captain to score six centuries in a calendar year twice (2017 and 2018).
  • Scored 3512 runs at an average of 87.8 in 57 matches as captain.
  • Fastest Indian to reach 10, 15, 20, and 25 centuries.
  • Scored 558 runs in a bilateral series against South Africa at an average of 186.00.
  • Achieved the fastest ODI century by an Indian (52 balls vs. Australia, 2013).
  • Scored 8139 runs at No. 3 with 31 centuries, maintaining a 63.58 average.
Virat Kohli with Anushka Sharma

Personal Life

Nicknamed "Cheeku" by his coach Ajit Chaudhary during his early days, Virat’s charm extends beyond cricket. He is the son of Prem Kohli, a criminal lawyer, and Saroj Kohli, a homemaker. He has two older siblings: Bhavna and Vikas Kohli.

In December 2017, Virat Kohli married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The couple has two children: daughter Vamika (born January 11, 2021) and son Akkay (born February 15, 2024).

World Cup photo

Beyond Cricket

Virat’s car collection reflects his passion for luxury, including models like Audi Q7, Audi R8 V10, and Toyota Fortuner. As of June 2024, his net worth is estimated at $126 million.

Legacy

From his unmatched cricketing records to his leadership on and off the field, Virat Kohli's journey is a testament to hard work, dedication, and passion, earning him the title of a living legend in the cricketing world.

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