Virat Kohli

Format	Test	ODI	T20I	IPL
M	113	292	117	237
Inn	191	280	109	229
NO	11	44	31	34
Runs	8848	13848	4037	7263
HS	254	183	122	113
Avg	49.16	58.68	51.76	37.25
BF	15924	14797	2922	5586
SR	55.56	93.59	138.16	130.02
100	29	50	1	7
200	7	0	0	0
50	30	72	37	50
4s	991	1294	361	643
6s	26	152	117	234

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli’s cricketing journey is so interesting that how a boy playing from Delhi gully to becoming one of the most celebrates cricketers not only in cricket but also as a brand ambassador, a good son, a good husband and a businessmen and became world one of the most loving cricketer in the world.

Let’s us explore his incredible and remarkable story:

Virat Kohli

Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

BCCI Title: King Kohli

Role: Batsman (Right-handed bat), Captain (Former Captain in some formats)

Teams: Indian National Cricket Team (Men), Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)

Personal Information

Virat Kohli

Name:Virat Kohli

Date of Birth: November 5, 1988

Place of Birth: Delhi, India

Nationality: Indian

Father’s Name: Late Prem Kohli (Criminal Lawyer)

Mother’s Name: Saroj Kohli

Brother: Vikas Kohli

Sister: Bhawna Kohli Dhingra

Wife: Anushka Sharma

Daughter: Vamika Kohli

Son: Akaay Kohli

Virat Kohli

Early Years: A Passion for Cricket

Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi. From his early days, he was passionate about cricket.
Virat Kohli was playing a match of the Ranji Trophy Delhi against Karnataka on December 18, 2006. He received the news of his father's death on the first day of the match. Despite the personal tragedy, he decided to bat for his team and scored 90 runs in that match.
Virat Kohli joined a cricket academy at the age of 9, and his father Prem Kohli also supported him for his passion. From there, he sharpened his talent, skills, and pursued his dream to become one of the favorite and loving cricketers in the world.

Virat Kohli’s Youth & Under-19 Career

Virat Kohli

In 2008, The Under 19 World Cup played a crucial role in making Virat Kohli a famous player.
This match was against South Africa in Malaysia, in which India won the Under 19 World Cup for the second time under Virat Kohli's leadership as captain.
Virat Kohli was the team’s second-best scorer in that tournament. He scored 235 runs with an average of 47 and a strike rate of 94.75, and Virat was the only player who scored a century (100) for India in that tournament.
There is a memorable moment of Virat and his teammate Siddarth Kaul when he hugged him after winning the final match against South Africa.

Virat Kohli

International Debut

Virat Kohli made his international debut for India in August 2008 against Sri Lanka in an ODI series.
Kohli was 19 years old, and he scored 19 runs in this ODI series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
India lost the match, but it marked the beginning of Kohli’s journey.
In 2009, Virat Kohli participated in the Emerging Players Tournament (organized by ICC) held in Australia, his performance was incredible and remarkable, and this participation also played a turning point in his career.

Virat Kohli

Playing Style and Technique

Virat Kohli's playing style and technique are awesome because of his aggressive batting approach, strong focus, and his fitness level.
Virat Kohli best known for his shots on the off-side, especially cover drives and flicks.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is a skilled batsman because of his strong technique. He excels in playing shots on the off-side, especially cover drives and flicks. His balance, footwork, and his ability to read the game make him a consistent and adaptable player even under pressure.
Virat Kohli is known for his aggressive style of batting, often seen on bowlers and putting pressure on the opposition. His aggressive intent is visible in his shots and running between the wickets.
Kohli is renowned for his fitness levels, which he maintains through rigorous training and diet. His fitness allows him to maintain high levels of intensity throughout long innings and stay sharp in the field.

Records and Achievements

Virat Kohli - Achievements and Milestones

Padma Shri (2017)
Arjuna Award for Cricket (2013)
Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Cricketer of the Year) - 2017, 2018
Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World - 2016, 2017
ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year - 2012, 2017, 2018
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for Cricket (2018)
ICC Men's Test Player of the Year (2018)
ICC Men's ODI Player of the Decade (2011–2020)
ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020)
People's Choice Awards India for Favorite Sportsperson (2012)
CNN-IBN Indian of the Year (2017)
CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Popular Choice Award (2017)
ICC Spirit of Cricket (2019)
ICC ODI Player of the Year (2023)

Some of his notable achievements:

Fastest batsman to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in ODIs.
Holds the record for the highest ICC rating points (922) in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen.
Scored six double-centuries as a captain in test matches, surpassing Brian Lara's record.
Most number of 150+ scores as captain in Tests – 9 times.
First player to hit consecutive 3 centuries against two opponents (West Indies & Sri Lanka).
Most successful Indian ODI captain with a success rate of 75.89%.
Scored more than 20,000 runs at an average of over 50 in all formats.
First Indian cricketer to cross 10,000 T20 runs.
First-ever player to be part of 50 wins in each of the three formats.
On December 10, 2022, bagged his 72nd century in the 3rd ODI against Bangladesh, surpassing Ricky Ponting’s 71-century mark.
Bagged the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October following his impressive performance in the Asia Cup 2022 and in ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
On 11th March 2023, in the 4th Test match of BGT 2023, surpassed Brian Lara and became the second player to score the most runs against Australia in international cricket behind Sachin Tendulkar.