Introduction

In 1988, Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India. Saroj Kohli and Prem Kohli are the parents of Virat. His father was a legal counselor, while his mother was a housewife. He has two other elder siblings named Vikas and Bhavna. When Virat Kohli was just a kid, he became motivated and got inspired by cricket, and thus he was attracted towards it. Then he decided to make his career in cricket itself, and now remaining is history.

When Virat got his first cricket bat in childhood, he requested his father for throw down, and at that time, Virat was just three years old. Initially, he attended Vishal Bharti Public School in Delhi as a student. He was then sent to Convent Senior Secondary School in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, where he did his higher studies. Because of his interest in cricket, he started to focus on it, and as a result, he did not get a chance to complete further education. Thus, he did not have any higher education degree with him.

His father realized that Virat's interest was increasing day by day in cricket, so he enrolled him at the West Delhi Cricket Academy when he was nine years old.

Virat Kohli’s Wife

The celebrity of cricket and Bollywood always have a great connection. Thus it is not surprising to digest the fact that one of the nation's ideals, Virat Kohli, got married to famous Bollywood performer Anushka Sharma on December 11, 2017, in delightful Florence, Italy.

Virat Kohli, Daughter

The couple named their baby girl as “Vamika”. They welcomed her on January 11, 2021. The name Vamika comes from Godess Durga's name.

Controversies:

Kohli showed his middle finger to the crowd of Sydney during his first trip to Australia in 2011. After that, he got a lot of criticism in an ongoing test match.

In the 6th season of IPL, during a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli got involved in a heated argument. After Kohli got out, rather than going silently back to the pavilion, he made a few comments that enraged Gambhir, and then the two started fighting until Rajat Bhatia intervened.

Once BCCI prohibited Indian players from staying with their spouses and sweethearts during the World Cup. Yet, reports indicated that Kohli stayed in the same hotel where his better half Anushka Sharma resided during the World Cup.

Anil Kumble was named the Indian cricket team's coach in June 2016; by mid-2017, many reports came, claiming dispute between Anil and Virat Kohli. However, he was deeply hurt when Anil chose to leave the position before the Champions Trophy 2017, and on June 21, 2017, Anil gave his renunciation from the Indian cricket team mentor post.

Virat Kohli Net Worth and Salary:

Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, receives a huge amount. Virat Kohli's overall assets are assumed to be 840 Crore as of 2022, including most from the sponsorships and income. In addition, Kohli's contract list A+ only contains three players (Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah). This contract promises him a yearly salary of Rs 7 crore, making him the best cricketer.

He is the most highly rewarded cricketer in the Indian Premier League, with an annual deal of Rs 15 crore for the team Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL).

As an ambassador for Audi, Kohli gets a free car every year. He also owns other luxury vehicles besides his BMW X6, Range Rover, Lamborghini, and BMW X6.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma married in Tuscany and then relocated to a Worli, Mumbai, apartment with an ocean view. The property was worth nine crores of rupees.

Undertakings and Investments

After purchasing the FC Goa franchise of the Indian Super League (ISL) in 2014, Virat anticipated making football his next favorite sport; he stated he wanted to see the sport develop in India.

Kohli registered the service trademark WROGN in November 2014 in partnership with Anjana Reddy's Universal Sportsbiz (USPL). The brand sells men's casual clothes through agreements with major online retailers like Myntra.com and Shopper's Stop.

The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), an annual group tennis event in several Asian cities, was established in September 2015 by the UAE Royals. Kohli is a co-owner of the IPTL.

In 2015, he invested INR 90 crore (approximately US$14 million) in Chisel, a chain of recreation centers and wellness centers.
Among Kohli's other responsibilities, he serves as CEO of multiple companies, including Chisel India, CSE (Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment), and Bengaluru Yodhas, establishing the Indian Pro Wrestling League.

In 2016, in relationship with the Stepathlon Lifestyle, Virat promoted Stepathlon, a wellness adventure for kids.

Virat Kohli Career and Records

For serving the Indian cricket team with utmost capabilities, Virat Kohli has earned the nicknames Run Machine and King Kohli. He is an exemplary batsman who usually bats first down for India. He is eminent for breaking a few big and old records of global cricket. Virat Kohli is ranked No. 3 in the list of hundreds scored by an international batsman. He is currently regarded as one of the best batters of all time. He also has a right-handed medium-fast bowling option, and he used to ball occasionally and has won a few matches for India. Virat got engaged with the sport from a very early age and took the field when he was three years old.

After that, he developed into an extremely skilled player and represented Delhi at the domestic level. He also captained the Indian Under-19 team to victory during the 2008 Under-19 World Cup, and it was his first major achievement. Later, he was selected to play for the Indian team, and he established himself as a major middle-order batsman.

The Delhi Under-17 team selected him to represent in the Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2003-04. In four innings, he scored 470 runs at an average of 117.50, including two centuries. He repeated his dependable performance in the following season to assist Delhi to victory in the 2004-05 Vijay Merchant Trophy. His consistent performances won him a spot in the India Under-19 team that toured England in 2006. His 105 in the three-match ODI series won by the India Under-19 team impressed the selectors. He then played against Pakistan's U-19 cricket team soon after that.

Sadly, Kohli's father passed away in 2006 when he was only 18. He began to take the game more seriously after the sudden death of his father, which threw the family into a financial crisis.

Royal Challengers Bangalore acquired him for USD30,000 on a contract soon after performing well in the 2008 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in Malaysia.

Virat Kohli was named In 2008 to the Indian ODI squad for a tour to Sri Lanka. He batted as an improvised opener throughout the series, and he got the chance to open because both openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were injured. As a result, the Indians won the series with a 3-2. He continued playing steadily throughout 2009. While playing an ODI series against Sri Lanka in 2009, he scored 107 from 111 balls during the fourth match of the series to complete his first ODI hundred. Against the West Indies, Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 79 in an ICC Champions Trophy match in 2009. He continued the excellent form that led him to win a spot in2011 World Cup team. Kohli played in all nine matches of the tournament, including the match against Bangladesh, where he hit a century to become the first Indian batsman to score a century in a World Cup debut. Later, the Indian team reached the finals, where Kohli hit a crucial 35 runs against Sri Lanka when India won the match by six wickets and lifted the World Cup.

The Indian team that visited West Indies in June and July of 2011 was composed of young players, and Kohli was one of three uncapped players in the Test squad. Kohli only made 76 runs in five innings in the series; as a result, he was excluded from the Test squad. During India's four-match Test series in England in July and August 2011, Kohli replaced the injured Yuvraj Singh. He didn't play any Test matches during this series, but he performed well in the ODIs. India won the series 1-0.

Virat Kohli made a very impressive reputation during India's tour of Australia scheduled in December 2011. Although the team lost the series 4-0, Kohli was India's top scorer. In Adelaide's fourth and final match, he made 116 runs in the required phase.

For the Asia cup in Bangladesh 2012 in which Virat Kohli was vice-captain. In the final match, he scored 183 runs against Pakistan. Despite his outstanding performances, India was unable to proceed to the final round of the competition.

Throughout 2013, he had a series of successful performances. He scored the quickest century by an Indian in ODIs by hitting a century off just 52 balls in the second match against Australia in Jaipur in the seven-match series. With a score of 100 not out, he helped India reach their target of 360 runs.

Kohli is a superb test player who is more recognized for his explosive efforts in one-day internationals. The Indian batsman scored the most runs ever in a Test series in Australia in 2014, when he scored 692 runs in four Tests matches as skipper of the Indian team. It seemed out of form when he couldn't make any huge scores in 2015, but soon he became the fastest batsman who scored 1000 runs in T20 international cricket. Despite a few ups and downs, he regained this form later while South Africa tour in India. In 2016, Kohli was in fantastic shape. His outstanding batting performances helped India reach the 2016 T20 World Cup elimination rounds, hosted in India.

Realities

Since the age of 3, Virat has been affected by cricket.

His father took him to Raj Kumar Sharma's West Delhi Cricket Academy when he was 9½ years old.

Ashish Nehra was introduced by Ravi Kumar Sharma, his mentor, to young Kohli at his foundation in 2003. His coach introduced Kohli as the most critical run-scorer for Delhi in the 2002-2003 Polly Umrigar Trophy, with 172 runs at an average of 34.40.

Ajit Chaudhary Delhi State tutor gave him the nickname "Chikoo."In his childhood.

Even though his father passed away from a stroke in 2006, he played a match-saving inning for Delhi against Karnataka that day, scoring 90 runs.

He never had a backup plan for his future because he always aspired to be a cricketer.

He always wears his 'Kada' before each fight and wears a black wristband.

Virat Kohli accepted command of the Test captaincy when India was situated seventh and stepped down when India situated No.1.

He fears statures

He prefers not to have significant conversations on the cell phone.

For obvious reasons, he prefers to wear dark wristbands.

He is extremely enthusiastic as well as a passionate individual. He cries when he becomes disturbed.

When India failed to qualify for the 2012 T20 World Cup semi-finals, he was spotted weeping on the pitch.

In 2012 Virat Kohli won the ICC One-Day International Player of the Year Award.

Virat Kohli was honoured by The Government of India with the Arjuna Award (2013) and the Padma Shri Award (2017).

Virat Kohli was appointed chief brand minister for Border Security Force (BSF) on September 20, 2013.

Virat Kohli is a fan of Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer. He is also a co-owner of the UAE Royals team in the International Premier Tennis League.

Virat Kohli takes care of his tattoos, and his count of tattoos continues to increment; there is the 'God's eye,' which represents the ability to see and understand what is obscure and mysterious. Second to his left side shoulder is a 'Japanese Samurai champion,' which is a figure of living one's life in the light of loyalty to one's king, self-control, and conscientious, moral behavior. Third, on his left side arm is a 'Cloister,' representing a posture of harmony and control of his right bicep; you can see a 'Scorpion,' which is his Zodiac sign. Fourth image: Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake reflected in the reflection of ruler Shiva.

In Delhi, he has a café called 'Nueva.'

He's a decent singer who went viral in 2016 for a video of him singing "Jo Wada Kiya Hai Nibhana Padhega."

Sport is a very important part of his life, and he is focused not only on his cricketing ability but also on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The Government of India handed the famous Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Virat Kohli, On September 25, 2018.

In October 2019, he reported becoming a veggie lover and expressed that he felt much improved and pleased after turning vegan.

Virat Kohli's batting record as captain

Kohli has the best T20I records.
Under Kohli's leadership, India has won 30 T20Is. It's the second-best number after MS Dhoni's 42 wins in its shortest format.
Kohli also scored mare than 1000 runs in T20I faster than any other batsman.
He also holds the record for most runs scored in T20Is, with 3227 at an average of 52.05 and a top score of 94.

Kohli's records in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) as captain

Kohli has guided India to 65 wins and 27 losses in 95 matches. He has a success percentage of 70.43 percent. Two matches were called off, while one resulted in a tie.
In 200 One-Day Internationals, Dhoni led India to 110 victories and 74 defeats. MSD has a winning percentage of 59.5.
Virat Kohli is the quickest batsman in ODI history to achieve the 8000, 9000, 11000, and 12000 run milestones.
Kohli was the No.1 ODI batsman in the ICC Rankings for a long time.

Kohli Test record as captain:

Kohli has led India to 38 victories and 16 defeats in 65 Test matches.
In Test cricket, he has been India's best skipper till now.
There have been 11 draws, with a success percentage of 58.46%.
Kohli is also the only Asian captain to win a Test series against Australia away from home, and he has won two series in a row in Australia.
Kohli is also the world's top batsman.
His 254 is the best individual score by an Indian skipper in Test cricket.

Kohli's other batting achievements:

Overall, he scored 23150 runs in international cricket, including runs from all game formats, ranking him sixth all-time among prominent run-scorers.
Kohli is the world's third-best cricketer, after Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.
Kohli has scored 15 hundred in Tests and ODIs against Australia, the most by an Indian and the fourth player to do so against a single opposition.

Accomplishments

Almost near to 12000 runs were scored by him in ODIs.
Meanwhile, the greatest batsman in history has a Test, ODI, and T20I average of more than 50.
In international Cricket, Virat Kohli is the fastest cricketer to complete 15,000 runs.
Kohli surpasses Tendulkar's record as the fastest cricketer to reach 12,000 ODI runs.
Kohli is the first batter in IPL history to score 6000 runs.

Most runs in a timetable year/series

Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who has made Most ODI runs in a calendar year - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
After Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli holds the record for the second-highest century by an Indian.
In 2018 Virat Kohli made the most Test runs, it was must by any cricketer in this year.
In 2018 Virat Kohli made the most ODI runs , it was must by any cricketer in this year.

Virat Kohli Batting performance

Test Matches

As of March 03, 2022, Kohli had played 100 tests, totaling 8007 runs with 27 centuries and 28 fifties, and 7 double centuries. He had played 169 innings in which Virat Kohli was not out in 10 innings. In a test match, his best score was 254*. And his batting average in Test cricket is 50.36. At a Strike Rate of 55.70, Virat Kohli hit 901 fours and 24 sixes in his career in the Test.

International One-Day Matches

Kohli has scored 12311 runs in one-day matches, including 43 centuries and 64 fifties. In one-day matches, he has the best score of 183. In one-day international cricket, his batting average is 58.07 percent. He has hit 1153 (boundaries) fours and 126 sixes.

T20 International Matches

Kohli's highest T20 score is 94*. Kohli has played in 97 T20Is. His overall number of runs is 3296, with 0 centuries and 30 fifties. His current T20 international cricket batting average is 51.50. The strike rate is 137.68, and he has not been out in 25 matches in T20 international cricket. Virat Kohli has made 298 fours and 92 sixes in his T20 international career.

IPL Matches

Virat Kohli has scored 6283 runs in 207 IPL matches for the RCB Team. Virat Kohli hit 5 centuries and 42 fifties. He hit 546 fours and 210 Sixes in IPL. Virat Kohli played a total of 199 innings at batting average in IPL is 37.4 & his Strike rate 129.95; Virat Kohli was not out in 31 innings.

Virat Kohli becomes the fifth-fastest Batsmen in India Who completed 8000 test runs

Kohli achieved his 8000th test run in his 169th innings while playing in his 100th Test for India. In his 100th Test, Kohli became the fifth-fastest Indian to score 8000 Test runs. The milestone came during India's first Test against Sri Lanka. The list is headed by one of India's greatest all-time players, Sachin Tendulkar. With his 154th innings of Test cricket, Tendulkar is the first to reach that milestone, followed by Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, and Sunil Gavaskar, who have each achieved the milestone in 158, 160, and 166 innings, respectively.

Virat Kohli, India's current Test 4th position batsman, has scored his 8000th Test run during his 169th innings. Kohli scored most of his runs while batting at that position. It is often said that he is among the few cricketers who can surpass or even surpass Tendulkar's huge batting records.

Virat Kohli has 7 double centuries and 27 centuries, and 28 fifties to his name in the longest format. Kohli's next target is to score his 28th century in test cricket. He has so far scored his runs at an average of nearly 50 in test cricket. Several other names have impressed the Indian cricket team and have impressive test records. While Kohli has not yet finished his tests career, the rest have already retired.

Kohli, who can be considered one of the great players of the modern era, would have been delighted to have been able to add another record to his list. However, there have been discussions surrounding his inability to score a century for India in over two years.

Favourite things

Virat Kohli's favorite batters are Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Watson, David Warner, Joe Root, and H.Gibbs, Chris Gayle.
Virat Kohli preferred bowler was Shane Warne.
Harsha Bhogle is Virat Kohli preferred cricket commentator.
Salmon, Sushi, and Lamb Chops are Virat Kohli's number of preferred foods.
Virat Kohli's preferred actors are Aamir Khan, Johnny Depp, and Robert Downey Jr.
Border, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Ishq, three Idiots are a number of his preferred Bollywood films, and Rocky 4, Iron Man, and Southpaw are a number of his preferred Hollywood films.
Virat Kohli likes to see TV shows. His most preferred TV shows are Homeland, Narcos, and Breaking Bad.
Asrar and Eminem are Virat Kohli preferred musicians.
Aston Martin is the called Virat Kohli's preferred car.
Autobiography of a Yogi with the aid of using Paramahansa Yogananda is Virat Kohli's preferred book.
Virat Kohli preferred basketball player name is Kobe Bryant.

Biography