Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian national cricket team, is a respected figure in the world of cricket. Considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, Kohli’s skill and technique have mesmerized fans across the world.
Personal Information
Full Name | Virat Kohli |
Date of Birth | 5 November, 1988 |
Age | 35 years |
Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Place of Birth | Delhi |
Nationality | India |
Sport | Cricket |
Role | Batsman |
Batting | Right Handed |
Bowling | Right-arm medium |
Nickname | King Kohli, Chiku, Chase Master |
- Kohli’s cricketing journey began at a young age when he started playing for the Delhi Under-15 team. He swiftly climbed the ranks, representing the national Under-19 team and eventually making his international debut for India.
- He is renowned for his fitness and dedication to maintaining a high level of performance. His commitment to fitness has set new standards for cricketers around the world.
Team Information
Current Teams | 1. India National Cricket Team (2008–present), 2. Delhi (2006–present), 3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (2008–present) |
Virat Kohli Career Information
Test debut | vs West Indies | Sabina Park | Jun 20, 2011 |
Last Test | vs West Indies | Queen’s Park Oval | Jul 20, 2023 |
ODI debut | vs Sri Lanka | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | Aug 18, 2008 |
Last ODI | vs Australia | MA Chidambaram Stadium | Nov 19, 2023 |
T20 debut | vs Zimbabwe | Harare Sports Club | Jun 12, 2010 |
Last T20 | vs England | Adelaide Oval | Jan 17, 2024 |
IPL debut | vs Kolkata Knight Riders | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | Apr 18, 2008 |
Last IPL | vs Gujarat Titans | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | May 21, 2023 |
National Honours
2013 | Arjuna Award, Second highest sporting honour |
2017 | Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award |
2018 | Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honour |
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FAQs
5 November, 1988.
35 years.
His extraordinary career includes 80 centuries across the international cricket spectrum: 29 in Tests, a remarkable 50 in ODIs (One Day Internationals), and an extraordinary 1 in T20Is (Twenty20 Internationals).
Last Century List:
ODI: 117,
T20I: 122*,
Test: 121,
Indian T20 League: 101*
Around 1050 INR Crores
Side-Quiff hair
Mullet hairstyle
Anushka Sharma
Total: 80
Test: 29
ODIs: 50
T20Is: 1
Punjabi Hindu
Indian
Son: Akaay
Daughter: Vamika Kohli
Derived from the Sanskrit term ‘kaaya,’ ‘Akaay’ signifies boundless existence, embodying the concept of the infinite without being confined to any specific form or shape.
Akaay
15 Feb, 2024