Virat Kohli, born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India, is an Indian international cricketer and one of the greatest batsmen of all time. A former captain of the Indian cricket team across all formats, Kohli has left an indelible mark on the sport with his exceptional skill, discipline, and relentless commitment. Virat Kohli holds numerous records, including the most centuries in ODI cricket and the most runs in a single World Cup edition. Kohli has been named Player of the Tournament at three global events and has led India to multiple ICC tournament victories. He also captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Let us explore the biography of Virat Kohli, including his age, records, centuries, IPL performances, and details about his wife and children. Kohli was an integral part of the Indian teams that secured victory in the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, and the 2024 T20 World Cup. About Virat Kohli Details of Virat Kohli Name Virat Kohli Born 5 November 1988 Age 35 Place of Birth Delhi, India Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) Batting Right-handed Bowling Right-arm medium, Right-arm off break Role Top-order batter Spouse Anushka Sharma (m. 2017) Profession Cricketer Nickname(s) Cheeku IPL Team Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB) IPL Price Rs 15 Crore Awards Padma Shri Arjuna Award Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award Test Debut 20 June 2011 vs West Indies (cap 269) ODI Debut 18 August 2008 vs Sri Lanka (cap 175) T20I Debut 12 June 2010 vs Zimbabwe (cap 31) Early Life Image Source- India TV News Virat Kohli was born into a Punjabi Hindu family. He is the youngest of the 3 children, he has an elder sister and brother Vikas and Bhawna. From an early age, he exhibited a natural inclination toward cricket, often asking his father, Prem Nath Kohli, a criminal lawyer, to bowl to him. His father played a crucial role in supporting his cricket training. Kohli has credited his father as the one who drove him to practice every day. His cricketing journey started when his father, recognized his talent, his father enrolled him at the newly established West Delhi Cricket Academy in 1998. Despite early setbacks, including missing out on the under-14 Delhi team, Kohli's perseverance paid off as he progressed to the Delhi under-15 team. Kohli captained the Under-19 Indian cricket team to victory at the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2008. Also Read | Shubman Gill: The Rising Star and Prince of Indian Cricket Playing Style of Virat Kohli Virat Kohli combines his aggressive batting with a sound technique. He is certainly one of the fittest cricketers who is a good runner between the wickets. His slight open stance gives him the opportunity to develop a wide array of shots. The cover drive is his signature stroke, while teammates. rave about his commitment and concentration. Kohli has the additional quality of being an excellent fielder, as he is quick and agile. His aggression on the pitch has often been described as the "most non-Australian Australian," and he has had a few run-ins with other players and umpires. Although he has been working at keeping his aggressive behavior at bay, sometimes the pressure of the game does take a better part of him. International Debut of Virat Kohli Image Source- Bleacher Report Virat Kohli made his international debut in August 2008 in an ODI against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. Kohli's strong performances in domestic cricket and his pivotal role in leading India to victory in the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup earned him a spot in the national team. His breakthrough came in 2009 when he scored his maiden ODI century against Sri Lanka, cementing his place in the team. Kohli's consistent form soon led to his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies, marking the beginning of his illustrious international career. Kohli was the highest run scorer at the 2014 T20I World Cup, playing a key role in India’s semifinal win over South Africa. He is one of those captains who lead team India in all three formats of cricket. Virat Kohli Records Test records Highest Number of Wins as Captain of India: 40 wins in 68 matches Four Test double hundreds in four successive series ODI records Virat Kohli scored the most ODI centuries (50) He has the record of most ODI centuries while chasing (27) Virat has most number of ODI centuries in India (22) Fastest to - 8,000 runs (175 innings), 9,000 runs (194 innings), 10,000 runs (205 innings), 11,000 runs (222 innings), 12,000 runs (242 innings), and 13,000 runs (267 innings) Also Read | IPL Team with Most Dedicated Fanbase | Cricket’s Ultimate Devotees T20I records He scored the most runs in T20I (4,042 runs) Highest career batting average in T20I – 51.75. Fastest to reach - 3,000 runs (81 innings), 3,500 runs (96 innings), and 4,000 runs (107 innings) Virat got the most Player of the Match awards (15 times) and Player of the Series awards (7 times) IPL records Virat is the leading run-scorer in Indian Premier League (8,004) Most runs in a single edition of IPL (973 runs in 2016). Only player to be involved in three double-century plus stands, two times with AB de Villiers and once with Chris Gayle. Most hundreds in the league (8) and in a single season (4) Virat Kohli Personal Life : Wife & Children AI generated image of Virat Kohli Family including his Son and Daughter, Image Source- BollywoodShaadis Virat Kohli is married to the famous Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who is one of the biggest stars of the Hindi film industry. Virat and Anushka started dated in 2013, after which the media gave them the name "Virushka." The couple kept their relationship really private until they suddenly got married on 11 December 2017, in a beautiful private function in Florence, Italy. Attended by only very close family members and friends, their wedding photos and happy relationships set new goals for couple goals in India. Virat has cited that Anushka made him more emotionally strong and mature. They are together and rank among the most popular and followed couples in the country. Virat and Anushka have turned parents to their first child, Vamika Kohli, born on January 11, 2021. Kohli has mentioned that Vamika, his daughter's name, is another name for Goddess Durga. The couple welcomed their second baby, Akaay Kohli, on February 15, 2024. Virat Kohli Awards: National Honours 2013 – Arjuna Award, second highest sporting honour. 2017 – Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. 2018 – Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honour. 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