Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi, India. He is one of the greatest cricketers in the world and is often called the "Run Machine" of cricket. Kohli made his international debut in 2008 and quickly became famous for his aggressive batting style and consistency.
He has played in all formats of cricket Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20s and has scored more than 25,000 international runs. He also captained the Indian cricket team from 2017 to 2021, leading India to many historic wins, including the famous Test series victory against Australia in 2021.
Apart from cricket, Kohli is known for his fitness, discipline, and self-belief. He has received many awards, including the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri. Today, Virat Kohli is not just a cricketer but also an inspiration to millions of fans around the world.
Achievements
2008 - Led India to victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia as captain.
2008 - Made his ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka.
2011 - Played a key role in India ICC Cricket World Cup win, scoring a century in his World Cup debut match.
2012 - Scored 133 off 86 balls vs Sri Lanka*, one of his finest ODI innings, earning global recognition.
2013 - Became the fastest player to reach 5,000 ODI runs.
2014 - Appointed as India Test captain during the Australia tour.
2016 - First player to score four double centuries in consecutive Test series.
2017 - Became the first batsman to score double centuries in four consecutive Test series.
2021 - Awarded the Takeda Foundation's 2021 Takeda Award for Social Contribution, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society through technology
2018 - Named ICC Cricketer of the Year, ICC ODI Player of the Year, and won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.
2023 - Broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring his 50th ODI century during the ICC World Cup.
"The game doesn’t look at tattoos, it looks at commitment.
