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- Name
- Virat Kohli
- Nationality
India- Position
- Batsman
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Bat Brand
- MRF
- Current Team
- IND
- Past Teams
- IND
- Leagues
- IPL, ODIs, T20I, T20Is, Tests
- Birthday
- November 5, 1988
- Age
- 37
Virat Kohli is one of the most iconic cricketers in the history of Indian and world cricket. Known for his unmatched consistency, aggressive leadership, and elite fitness standards, Kohli has dominated all formats and global leagues for over a decade.
Virat Kohli’s Other Details:
| Nicename | Cheeku, King Kohli, Chase Master, Run Machine |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | Prem Kohli (Father, deceased 2006) and Saroj Kohli (Mother) |
| Siblings | Vikas Kohli (Brother), Bhavna Kohli (Sister) |
| Wife | Anushka Sharma (Married on December 11, 2017) |
| Children | Vamika (Daughter, b. 2021) and Akaay (Son, b. 2024) |
| Hobbies | Traveling, Workout, Singing, Dancing |
Virat Kohli’s Professional Career Highlights & Debut:
International Debut: ODI debut on 18 August 2008 vs Sri Lanka – Present.
Domestic: Delhi (2006–present)
Test Debut: 20 June 2011 vs West Indies.
T20I Debut: 12 June 2010 vs Zimbabwe.
IPL: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2008–present)
Career Note: Retired from T20Is in 2024 after winning the T20 World Cup, and retired from Test cricket in May 2025.
Virat Kohli’s Awards & Honours:
National Awards
Arjuna Award (2013)
Padma Shri (2017)
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2018)
ICC Awards
ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020)
ICC ODI Player of the Year – 4 times (2012, 2017, 2018, 2023)
ICC Cricketer of the Year (2017, 2018)
Virat Kohli’s Favorites & Interests:
Favorite Shots: Cover Drive, Flick
Favorite Sweet: Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream, Biscuit-Malai Sandwich
Favorite Food: Chole Bhature, Rajma Chawal, Dal Makhani, and Kadhi Chawal, Mushroom Googly Dim Sums
Favorite Actors: Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr.
Favorite Movies: Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Iron Man
Favoite Cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle
Favorite Shot: Cover Drive
Favorite Bowler: Shane Warne
Favorite Staduim: Adelaide Oval
Favorite Basketball Player: Kobe Bryant
Music: Listens to artists like Eminem
Movies: Enjoys Hollywood films like Iron Man and Bollywood movies like 3 Idiots.
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