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Virat Kohli (Cricketer) Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Net Worth, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : March 30, 2022

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Short Biography

Virat Kohli was born on 5th November 1988 in Delhi, India. He is an Indian Cricket Player & Philanthropist. He currently captains the Indian National Cricket Team. He is married to actress Anushka Sharma and became the father on 11-01-2021.

Other Name: Cheeku
Other Professions: Philanthropist

Virat Kohli Complete Bio & Career

Virat Kohli shot into fame as the Under-19 captain, who led India to triumph at the 2008 Under-19World Cup held in Malaysia. The World Cup win earned him instant fame and made him an overnight star. Soon he made it to the senior Indian Cricket team and in his 9 years career thus far, has never been dropped on the basis of performance. Virat is arguably the best modern-day cricketer. Virat is an aggressive player and bring his emotions loudly on the field, yet has the element of maturity that is required to become a great player from a good player.
 
With time Virat has become one of the most dependable batsmen in the Indian batting line-up. His defensive technique is as solid as that of the likes of Dravid or Kallis, he is as equally good stroke-player and scores his runs all around the wicket. His wrist shots on the leg-side are especially silken and the performance improves when the pressure is on. He is one player who can chase any target and right now the best batsmen in the world while chasing targets.
 
His Test career had few ups and downs, his ODI graph only has one direction and that is upwards. He is just 29 years old and has already registered 32 tons to his name. He is the only batsmen to have an average in excess of 50 in all three formats of the game. He is equally talented against pace and spin and he always looks comfortable at the crease. He is known for using his feet against the spinners.
 
Kohli has been handed captaincy of all the formats since Mahendra Singh Doni stepped down as captain of the Indian Cricket team in January 2017. The added responsibility has only made him stronger it seems as his number speaks volumes after he has been made the captain. India has not lost any bilateral series in ODI’s under his leadership. However, his actual test will begin next year as India is scheduled to tour South Africa, England, and Australia in 2018. If he manages to win there, he will register his name in the history books. As of now though we can only wish him luck and hope that he saves his best for those tours and make sure India doesn't come empty hands as what we have seen in past. On personal records, if there’s anybody who can come closer to Sachin’s record, it's none other than Virat Kohli and the way he is going at the moment, he might surpass many of those records. Many cricket pundits have echoed in the same voice that as of now Virat is second to none in performance. He is a fitness freak and has changed his lifestyle to make sure that he stays at the top of his game. He has inspired millions not just with his game but is an absolute fashionista. His hairstyle and tattoos have made headlines on various occasions.    

 

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Honours & Awards

AWARD NAME AWARD CATEGORY RECEIPT YEAR RECEIPT FIELD
Arjuna Award National Sports Award 2013 Cricket
Padma Shri Civilian Award 2017 Sports
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna National Sports Award 2018 Cricket

Virat Kohli Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Late Prem Kohli
Mother Saroj Kohli
Brother Vikash Kohli
Sister Bhavna Kohli
Wife Anushka Sharma
Daughter Vamika Kohli

He was born to Late Prem Kohli and Saroj Kohli. He has an elder brother named Vikash Kohli and an elder sister named Bhavna Kohli. He married her longtime girlfriend actress Anushka Sharma on 11-12-2017. The couple welcomed their first child (a baby girl) on 11-01-2021, who is named Vamika Kohli.

Virat Kohli shared a photo with his mother Saroj Kohli on his Instagram

Virat Kohli shared a photo with his wife Anushka Sharma on his Instagram

Virat Kohli married with Actress Anushka Sharma on11-12-2017

Life's Important Dates Of Virat Kohli

Body Measurements

Chest Size 41
Biceps Size 14
Waist Size 32
Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Delhi
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School Vishal Bharti Public School, Delhi & Saviour Convent Senior Secondary School, New Delhi
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Hobbies Dancing, Singing, Workout and Traveling
Marital Status Married
Debut ODI - vs Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Aug 18, 2008,
T20I - vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, Jun 12, 2010
Test - vs Windies at Sabina Park, Jun 20, 2011
Best Friends Yuvraj Singh and Shikhar Dhawan
Salary ODI - 7.5 Lakhs Per Match, T20I - 6 Lakhs Per Match and Test - 15 Lakhs Per Match, IPL - 17 Crores Per Season
Net Worth $50 Million
Official Website N/A

Collections

Car Collections Audi S6, Toyata Fortuner 4X4, Audi q7, Audi r8 v10 and Audi A8L W12 Quattro among others

Favourites

Favorite Color Black & Blue
Favorite Player Sachin Tendulkar , Chris Gayle , Roger Federer , Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Favorite Sport Cricket, Tennis and Football
Favorite Actress Penelope Cruz , Katrina Kaif , Anushka Sharma
Favorite Actor Aamir Khan , Johnny Depp
Favorite Film Director Rajkumar Hirani
Favorite Movie Bollywood- Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander (1992) and 3 Idiots (2009),Hollywood - Rocky 4 (1985) and Iron Man (2008)
Favorite Singer Eminem , Gurdas Maan
Favorite Song Channa Mere Ya
Favorite Place New Zealand
Favorite Food Sushi, and Salad
Favorite Car Aston Martin
Favorite Commentator Harsha Bhogle
Favorite Book Open: An Autobiography By Andre Agassi

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Virat Kohli

  • Kohli played a crucial Ranji match in 2006, despite the fact that his father passed away the same day. He scored 90 runs in the match against Karnataka.
  • Another feather in Virat’s cap is that he’s only the fourth cricketer to score 1000 runs or more for three consecutive years in ODI cricket.
  • Virat sports a dragon tattoo on his arm, apparently to bring him good luck.
  • He’s the first Indian to score a century on World Cup debut.
  • He was one among the 10 best-dressed men in the world in 2012.
  • Kohli had the honor of Sir Vivian Richards making a remark that Kohli reminded him of himself.

Virat Kohli Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

36 years, 1month, 16 days old age Virat Kohli will turn 37 on 05 November, 2025. Only 10 months, 14 days, 13 hours,14 minutes has left for his next birthday.

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