Virat Kohli: Biography & Career Highlights
Early Life & Rise to Prominence
- Born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi.
- Captained India to a U-19 World Cup victory in 2008, paving the way for his international debut later that year
International Debut
- ODI debut: August 2008 vs. Sri Lanka.
- Test debut: June 2011 vs. West Indies.
- First ODI century: 2009 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens.
Century Milestones & Records
International Centuries (All Formats)
- Total: 82 centuries in international cricket—30 in Tests, 51 in ODIs, and 1 in T20Is.
- In Tests, he also notched 7 double centuries—the most by any Indian.
- Dominance in ODIs
- Became the highest century-maker in ODIs with 51 hundreds, clearing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record of 49.
- Achieved this milestone during the 2023 Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand, where he scored his 50th century.
- Also became the first to score over 700 runs in a single World Cup edition, earning Player of the Tournament honors in 2023.
- Test Career & Retirement
- Retired from Test cricket in May 2025, concluding a 14-year career with 9,230 runs and 30 centuries in 123 Tests.
- As captain, he led India to an impressive 40 Test victories in 68 matches—the most by any Indian skipper.
Quick Stats Table:
| Format | Matches | Centuries | Highlight Records | |
| Tests | 123 | 30 | 7 double centuries; retired 2025 | |
| ODIs | 302 | 51 | Most ODI centuries; 50th in World Cup semifinal | |
| T20Is | 125 | 1 | ||
Virat Kohli – Complete Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Virat Kohli
- Nicknames: Chiku, King Kohli
- Date of Birth: 5 November 1988
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
- Batting Style: Right-handed batsman
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium
- Role: Top-order batter
Early Life & Background
- Born into a middle-class Punjabi family; his father, Prem Kohli, was a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, a homemaker.
- Joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy at age 9, where coach Rajkumar Sharma honed his talent.
- Known for his discipline and passion — even as a child, he would insist on never skipping cricket practice.
Career Timeline
U-19 Success
- 2008: Captained India’s U-19 team to victory in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia.
- This performance led to his ODI debut the same year against Sri Lanka.
ODI & Test Rise
- First ODI century came in 2009 vs. Sri Lanka.
- Cemented his place in the Indian team with consistent chases and match-winning knocks.
- Made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies.
Captaincy Era
- Became Test captain in 2014 after MS Dhoni’s retirement from the format.
- Took over limited-overs captaincy in 2017.
- Led India to the 2018 Test series win in Australia — India’s first-ever on Australian soil.
Test Retirement
- Announced retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, finishing with over 9,200 Test runs and 30 centuries.
Major Achievements
- Most ODI centuries in history: 51 (surpassing Sachin Tendulkar).
- Fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 ODI runs.
- Most double centuries by an Indian in Tests: 7.
- ICC Awards:
- ICC Cricketer of the Year (2017, 2018)
- ICC ODI Player of the Year (2012, 2017, 2018)
- Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy twice.
- Arjuna Award (2013), Padma Shri (2017), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2018).
IPL Career
- Plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) since the league’s inception in 2008.
- Holds record for most runs in a single IPL season – 973 runs in 2016.
- Over 7,000 IPL runs to his name.
Playing Style
- Known as the “Chase Master” for his unmatched ability to score under pressure.
- Combines aggressive stroke play with incredible fitness.
- Prefers cover drives, flicks, and quick singles over risky big hits early in the innings.
Personal Life
- Married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in December 2017.
- The couple has a daughter (Vamika) and a son (Akaay).
- Runs the Virat Kohli Foundation, supporting underprivileged kids and sports development.
Legacy
Virat Kohli is considered among the greatest modern batsmen alongside legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. His hunger for runs, discipline in training, and ability to adapt across formats have made him a role model for millions.
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