Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and is known for his aggressive style of play and remarkable consistency with the bat. Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India.

Kohli made his international debut for India in August 2008 in an One Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka. He has since represented India in all three formats of the game: Test matches, ODIs, and Twenty20 (T20) matches. Kohli is known for his exceptional batting skills, with a technique that is considered among the best in the world. He has a plethora of records to his name, including being the fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in ODIs.

Kohli has been particularly successful in ODIs and has been a key player in India's batting lineup. He has numerous achievements to his credit, including being the fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in ODIs. He has also been awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2017 and 2018, and has been named the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2017.

In addition to his success as a batsman, Kohli has also had stints as the captain of the Indian cricket team. He took over the captaincy of the Indian Test team in 2013 and the ODI and T20 teams in 2014. Under his leadership, the Indian team has achieved notable successes, including winning their first-ever Test series in Australia in 2018-19 and achieving the No. 1 ranking in Test cricket. However, he stepped down as the captain of the Indian T20 and ODI teams in September 2021.

Off the field, Kohli is known for his philanthropic efforts and his entrepreneurial ventures. He has supported various social causes and has his own charitable foundation called the Virat Kohli Foundation, which works towards promoting sports and wellness, and supports underprivileged children. He is also associated with several brands and has his own clothing line.

Virat Kohli is considered a role model for aspiring cricketers and has a massive following both in India and around the world. He is often hailed as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket and has left an indelible mark on the sport with his exceptional talent and leadership skills.