Virat Kohli Early Life, Cricket Journey, Records, Awards, and more
Virat Kohli, India’s former men’s cricket captain is a figure of significant public interest, evoking a spectrum of opinions. Globally, he is recognized as one of the top-tier batsmen in cricket, with numerous recognition and records to his name. In India, his popularity is immense, with a substantial following on social media platforms.
Quick Info:
| Birth (Place) | 5th November, 1988 (Delhi) |
| Parents | Saroj Kohli (Mother) Prem Kohli (Father) |
| Height | 1.75m. (5ft. 9inc) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Education Completion | 11th standard ( Vishal Bharti Public School) |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Batting Style Bowling Style | Right Handed Batsman Right Arm Medium |
| Wife | Anushka Sharma (m.2017) |
| Children | Vamika (Daughter) Akaay (Son) |
| Jersey Number | 18 |
| International Debut | August 18, 2008 Vs Sri Lanka at Dambulla (ODI) June 12, 2010 Vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club (T20) June 20 – 23, 2011 vs West Indies at Kingston (Test) |
| Awards | Arjuna Award (2013) Padma Sri (2017) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2018) |
| International Centuries: 1.Total Test Centuries First Test Century 2. Total ODI Centuries First ODI Century 3. Total T20 Centuries First T20 Century | 30 116 vs Australia, Adelaide (January 2012) 50 107 vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata (December 2009) 1 122* vs Afghanistan, Dubai (September 2022, Asia Cup) |
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive |