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One of the greatest batsmen of all time, former India captain and the face of modern cricket.
Virat Kohli changed how India plays cricket — fearless, fit and relentless.
The numbers
- 80+ international centuries
- 2011 World Cup and 2024 T20 World Cup winner
- The most consistent chaser the ODI game has ever seen
Off the field he built a fitness revolution and the Virat Kohli Foundation for underprivileged children.
"Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success."
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Quick Facts
BornNovember 5, 1988 · Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
ProfessionCricketer
RoleTop-order batsman, former captain
Known forChase-master, record run-scorer
FameOne of the greatest batsmen ever
Milestones
2008
International debut
Debuts for India and wins the U19 World Cup as captain.
2011
World Cup winner
Part of India's 2011 Cricket World Cup triumph.
2016
Record T20 year
Dominates the IPL with a record-breaking season.
2022
71st century
Breaks records with his international century tally.
2023
50th ODI century
Becomes the first to score 50 ODI hundreds.
Stories & Facts
Delhi beginnings
He rose through Delhi's cricketing ranks with relentless drive.
Fitness revolution
He transformed India's fitness culture with his elite standards.
The chase-master
He's famed for his unmatched ability to chase down targets.
Controversies
On-field fire
His aggressive on-field demeanor has sometimes drawn criticism.
Lifestyle
India's run-machine. Virat Kohli pairs obsessive fitness with insatiable hunger for runs. Married to actress Anushka Sharma, he's a devoted family man and arguably the most famous cricketer in the world.
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Achievements & Awards
- First player to score 50 ODI centuries
- One of the highest run-scorers in cricket history
- Led India as captain across all formats
- 2011 Cricket World Cup winner
- ICC Cricketer of the Decade recognition