Virat Kohli is an Indian cricket player regarded as one of the most incredible batters in limited-overs cricket. He has played for Delhi and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the national team, he has been the captain.
Career highlights
Virat Kohli has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket for years. As one of the most incredible all-rounder batters, Kohli has established himself as a consistent performer in all game formats.
He has led India to several memorable victories in Test matches abroad, and series wins in limited-overs during his career. He has also been awarded Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World and ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2012.
Despite a mediocre performance in the IPL in 2022, he was rewarded with the coveted vice-captaincy of the Indian team in the Asia Cup in 2012. It was a sign of his growing prominence on the national side.
A prolific run-scorer, Kohli has scored 70 international hundreds and 71 half-centuries. He is the second-highest all-rounder century scorer after Sachin Tendulkar.
Personal life
Virat Kohli is one of the most famous cricketers in the world. He is considered to be the greatest cricketer of the current era. The Indian cricketer is known for his aggressive playing style and leadership qualities. In addition, he won the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2012.
In 2013, Virat Kohli launched his charity foundation. This foundation is dedicated to helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds. It conducts various events to raise funds for charitable causes. The foundation also works with eBay and Save the Children.
As a result of the successful career of Virat Kohli, he has earned a substantial net worth. According to reports, his net worth is over 200 crore rupees. He has also been a brand ambassador for several brands. His endorsements include Audi, Bentley Mulsanne, Convo, Chisel, and Cornerstone Sports and Entertainment.
Co-ownership of a tennis team
Virat Kohli, the cricketer turned businessman, has become the co-owner of a Tennis team, the UAE Royals. The team is competing in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) and will be led by 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. In addition, the team will also feature former world number one Ana Ivanovic and 2001 Wimbledon champion, Goran Ivanisevic.
Virat Kohli is a sports fan. He has long been a massive admirer of tennis player Roger Federer. It’s no wonder, then, that the Indian Test captain is now a co-owner of a Tennis team.
Virat Kohli has also invested in several startups. He and his wife, Anushka Sharma, have invested in Blue Tribe, a startup specializing in plant-based meat products such as keema and sausages. They are also involved in the fitness platform Stepathlon Kids.
Highest run-scorer by an Indian
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who has established himself as one of the highest run-scorers in the history of international cricket. With an impressive list of achievements, he is currently the second-best run-scorer in the world. He has also become the leading T20I run-scorer in the world.
Virat Kohli began his career as a Delhi U-15 player. He made his T20I debut in 2007. After this, he became a member of the India U-19 team that won Malaysia’s 2008 Cricket World Cup.
In 2011, Virat Kohli was a part of the India test squad that played against Australia. Despite losing the series, he scored over 300 runs in the six matches. During this time, Virat also broke the record of Brian Lara for the most runs in an ODI.
Test captaincy
Virat Kohli has taken India to new heights in Test cricket. He has led the team to a series win in Australia and a World Test Championship final against New Zealand. His statistics in the format are awe-inspiring.
Kohli led the Indian team to a memorable Test win in the first Test of a series against England. A win in Manchester could seal the series. Currently, India leads the 5-match series. Moreover, the batsman has not scored an international century in two years.
However, he has also been criticized for his team selections. Nevertheless, Kohli has been known to go out of his way to win matches.
For instance, he dropped Ravichandran Ashwin because of his defensive bowling. But he did not hold back on the stump mic when he vented his frustration.