🏏 Virat Kohli: The Journey of India’s Cricketing Legend
🧒 Early Life & Background
Born on 5th November 1988 in Delhi, Virat Kohli was drawn to cricket from a very young age. He studied at Vishal Bharti Public School and later joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy at the age of 9, under the guidance of coach Rajkumar Sharma. His father, Prem Kohli, supported his dream until his untimely death in 2006—a day after which Virat went on to play a Ranji match and scored 90 runs, showcasing his commitment and mental strength.
👨👩👧 Family Life
- Virat comes from a humble Punjabi family.
- Father: Prem Kohli (Criminal lawyer)
- Mother: Saroj Kohli (Homemaker)
- Siblings: Bhavna Kohli (Sister) and Vikas Kohli (Brother)
In December 2017, Virat married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, forming one of India’s most loved celebrity couples. The duo welcomed their daughter Vamika in January 2021 and recently had a son named Akaay in 2024.
🏏 Cricket Career
Debut and Rise:
- ODI Debut: 18 August 2008 vs Sri Lanka
- Test Debut: 20 June 2011 vs West Indies
- T20I Debut: 12 June 2010 vs Zimbabwe
Virat gained fame after leading India to victory in the 2008 U-19 World Cup in Malaysia. Soon after, he made his ODI debut and gradually became an integral part of India’s batting lineup.
Captaincy:
Virat was appointed Test captain in 2014 and later took over as the limited-overs captain in 2017. Under his leadership, India:
- Retained the top Test ranking for 5 consecutive years
- Won their first-ever Test series in Australia (2018-19)
- Reached the finals of the ICC World Test Championship (2021)
🏆 Awards & Achievements
Virat Kohli has an illustrious list of awards and milestones:
National Honors:
- Arjuna Award – 2013
- Padma Shri – 2017
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) – 2018
Cricketing Milestones:
- Most centuries in ODI cricket after Sachin Tendulkar
- Fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 ODI runs
- Over 70 International centuries across all formats
- ICC Cricketer of the Year – 2017, 2018
- Most double hundreds as Test captain for India
💼 Off the Field
Apart from cricket, Virat is a successful entrepreneur. He owns:
- Wrogn – A fashion label
- One8 – A collaboration with Puma
Restaurants – One8 Commune in multiple cities
He’s also actively involved in charity through the Virat Kohli Foundation, focusing on underprivileged children and athletes.
🧠 Legacy & Impact
Virat Kohli isn’t just a cricketer—he’s a brand, a fitness icon, and a youth role model. His discipline, aggression, and never-give-up attitude continue to inspire millions. He revolutionized Indian fitness standards and brought a new level of intensity to the game.
📌 Final Words
From facing personal loss at a young age to becoming one of the greatest batters of the modern era, Virat Kohli's journey is a story of grit, glory, and greatness. His legacy is set in stone, not just in record books but in the hearts of cricket fans across the world.
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