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Biography
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the national team, widely regarded as one of the greatest batters of his era. He holds the record for the most centuries in One Day Internationals.
Early life
Kohli grew up in Delhi and joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy at nine. He captained India to victory at the 2008 Under-19 World Cup.
Career
He made his ODI debut in 2008 and was part of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning side. He captained India in Tests from 2014 to 2022, becoming the country’s most successful Test captain.
In 2023 he became the first player to score 50 ODI centuries. He won the 2024 T20 World Cup, then retired from T20 internationals, and retired from Test cricket in 2025. He led Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting to their first IPL title in 2025.
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2008age 20
Captains India to Under-19 World Cup title
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2008age 20
Debut
ODI debut for India
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2011age 23
Wins the ICC Cricket World Cup
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2014age 26
Appointed Test captain
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2023age 35
Record
Scores record 50th ODI century
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2024age 36
Wins T20 World Cup and retires from T20Is
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2025age 37
Retires from Test cricket; wins IPL with RCB
Notable Works
- 2008 India national cricket team Batter, former captain Team / club
- 2008 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Batter Team / club
Awards & Achievements
- ICC T20 World CupIndia 2024
- Sir Garfield Sobers TrophyICC Cricketer of the Year 2018
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2018
- Sir Garfield Sobers TrophyICC Cricketer of the Year 2017
- Padma Shri 2017
- ICC Cricket World CupIndia 2011
Education
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Vishal Bharti Public School, Delhi School
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Saviour Convent, Delhi School
Personal Life
- Spouse / partner
- Anushka Sharma (m. 2017)
- Children
- Two
Kohli married actress Anushka Sharma in 2017. They have two children.
Birthday Facts
Did You Know?
- He passed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds at the 2023 World Cup.
- He is one of the most-followed athletes on Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Virat Kohli's birthday?
Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988.
Where was Virat Kohli born?
Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India.
What is Virat Kohli's zodiac sign?
Born on November 5, Virat Kohli is a Scorpio.
How many ODI centuries has Virat Kohli scored?
He became the first player to score 50 ODI centuries in November 2023 and has added more since.
Who is Virat Kohli's wife?
Actress Anushka Sharma, whom he married in 2017.
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