Early Life & Education

Virat Kohli was born into a Punjabi family in Delhi. His father, Prem Kohli, was a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, is a homemaker. He has an elder brother, Vikas Kohli, and an elder sister, Bhavna Kohli. From an early age, he showed interest in cricket and joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy (WDCA) at the age of 9.

Domestic & U-19 Career

• Played for Delhi U-15, U-17, and U-19 teams.

• Captained India U-19 and led the team to victory in the 2008 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia.

• Made his first-class debut for Delhi in 2006.

International Career

ODI Debut: August 18, 2008, vs. Sri Lanka
Test Debut: June 20, 2011, vs. West Indies
T20I Debut: June 12, 2010, vs. Zimbabwe

• 2011 World Cup Winner: Played a crucial role in India's victory.

• 2013 Champions Trophy Winner: One of the key players.

• Became Test Captain in 2014 after MS Dhoni’s retirement.

• Led India to No. 1 Test Ranking and several historic overseas wins.

• Only Indian to score 80+ centuries in international cricket (as of 2024).

• Fastest batsman to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 ODI runs.

• T20 World Cup 2022: Played a legendary innings against Pakistan at MCG.

IPL Career

• Joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2008 and has been with them ever since.

• Highest run-scorer in IPL history.

• Scored a record 973 runs in the 2016 IPL season, the most in a single season.

Awards & Achievements

• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2018)

• Padma Shri (2017)

• Arjuna Award (2013)

• ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2010-2019)

• Multiple ICC Player of the Year and ICC ODI & Test Player of the Year awards.

Personal Life

• Married to Anushka Sharma, Bollywood actress, in December 2017.

• They have a daughter, Vamika Kohli, born in January 2021.

Records & Stats (as of 2024)

• 80+ international centuries (Test & ODI combined).

• Most runs in T20I history.

• First player to score 50+ centuries in ODI cricket.

• Highest run-scorer in IPL history.

Interesting Facts

• His nickname "Chiku" was given by his Delhi coach Ajit Chaudhary.

• Loves tattoos and has multiple inked on his body.

• Was one of the fittest cricketers in the world and revolutionized fitness standards in Indian cricket.

• His favorite shot is the cover drive.

Conclusion

Virat Kohli is not just a cricketing legend but also an inspiration for millions. His journey from a young Delhi boy to one of the greatest batsmen in the world showcases his dedication, passion, and hard work.

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