Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is an Indian professional cricketer, born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Kohli began his professional career with Delhi before moving to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008, where he won multiple titles, including the Indian Premier League.

Kohli is known for his incredible speed, strength, batting ability, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year and holds multiple records, such as the fastest century in the One Day Internationals.

Off the field, Kohli is also recognized for his philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

Delhi

• Youth and Early Career: Kohli was born and raised in Delhi and joined Delhi's youth academy. He made his first-team debut for Delhi in 2006.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

• Early Success: Kohli signed with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008. Under the guidance of Ray Jennings, he developed into one of the world's best batsmen, winning the Indian Premier League title, and his first Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in 2017.

India National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for India in 2008.

Achievements:

• ICC World Cup: Winner in 2011.
• Champions Trophy: Winner in 2013.
• Kohli is India's all-time top scorer and has the most appearances for the national team.

• Position: Primarily a batsman, but also excels as a fielder.
• Skills: Known for his incredible speed, strength, fielding ability, and batting prowess. Kohli is celebrated for his versatility, powerful shots, and fielding ability.

• Family: Kohli is married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. They have a daughter named Vamika.
• Philanthropy: Kohli is involved in various charitable activities and has donated significant sums to children's education, animal welfare, and disaster relief efforts.

• Virat Kohli is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his work ethic, determination, and longevity in professional cricket. His impact on the sport and his status as an icon extend beyond the pitch, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Fastest Century in One Day Internationals:

• 100 runs in 52 balls

Most Runs in a Calendar Year:

• Over 2,000 runs

Most Double Centuries in Test Cricket as Captain:

• 6 double centuries

Most Appearances and Runs for India:

• Most capped player and top scorer

Books

• Raj, V. (2016) Driven: The Virat Kohli Story. Delhi: Bloomsbury Publishing.
• Chopra, A. (2019) A Century is Not Enough: My Roller-coaster Journey to Success. Kolkata: Juggernaut Books.

Websites

• ICC: Information about Virat Kohli’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.icc-cricket.com
• BCCI: Details about Kohli’s career at Indian Cricket Team. Available at: https://www.bcci.tv
• Royal Challengers Bangalore: Official site with updates on Kohli’s performance and records at Royal Challengers Bangalore. Available at: https://www.royalchallengers.com

Articles

• CricBuzz: Virat Kohli: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.cricbuzz.com
• ESPN Cricinfo: Virat Kohli’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/virat-kohli-253802

Interviews and Documentaries

• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Virat Kohli, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com