Biography

Lesser Known Facts

Virat Kohli lost his father during his early cricketing days but still went to play a crucial Ranji Trophy match the next day.

He was the first Indian batsman to score a century on his World Cup debut in 2011.

He is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict diet plan.

Kohli was named one of the most influential people by TIME magazine in 2018.

He holds the record for the fastest century by an Indian in ODIs — in just 52 balls against Australia in 2013.

Virat Kohli is the fastest player to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000 and 12,000 runs in ODI cricket.

He was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honour, in 2018.

Kohli has captained India in all three formats and is regarded as one of the most successful Indian captains in terms of win percentage.

He co-owns the Indian Super League (ISL) football team FC Goa.

Virat Kohli married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in December 2017.

He was named ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020) by the International Cricket Council.

Kohli is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, according to Forbes.

He has more than 260 million followers on Instagram, making him one of the most followed athletes globally.

Kohli is the only cricketer to average over 50 in all three international formats simultaneously for a long period.

He is known for his aggressive playing style and passionate on-field demeanor.