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Virat Kohli is one of the greatest cricketers of all time, known for his aggressive batting, unmatched consistency, and passionate leadership. Born in Delhi in 1988, he rose through the ranks to become India's captain across all formats, leading the team to historic victories. A modern-day cricketing icon, he holds numerous records and is revered for his fitness and commitment to excellence.

Nicknames: King Kohli, Cheeku

Family Details:

• Spouse: Anushka Sharma (Bollywood Actress)
• Children: Vamika Kohli (Daughter), Akaay Kohli (Son)
• Parents: Prem Kohli (Criminal Lawyer), Mother: Saroj Kohli (Homemaker)
• Siblings: Bhavna Kohli Dhingra (Sister), Vikas Kohli (Brother)

Physical Attributes:

• Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
• Weight: Approx. 70 kg

Playing Attributes:

• Batting Style: Right-handed
• Batting Position: Top-order batsman
• Bowling: Right-arm medium (occasional bowler)

Teams / Clubs:

• India (International)
• Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)
• Delhi (Domestic)

Debuts:

• ODI: August 18, 2008, vs Sri Lanka
• Test: June 20, 2011, vs West Indies
• T20I: June 12, 2010, vs Zimbabwe
• IPL: 2008 (with Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Major Achievements:

• 2017 & 2018 ICC Cricketer of the Year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy)
• ODI Player of the Year award winner (2012, 2017, 2018, and 2023)
• Most centuries in ODI cricket (surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record in 2023)
• Fastest batsman to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 ODI runs
• Only batsman with 50+ average across all formats (at peak)

What You May Not Know:

• Nickname "Cheeku" was given by his childhood coach due to his chubby cheeks.
• Initially wanted to be a fast bowler and even trained at the MRF Pace Academy but was advised to focus on batting.
• Kohli is a big football fan and co-owns an ISL team, FC Goa.
• He has been a vegetarian since 2018 for fitness reasons.
• He has many tattoos, including his ODI cap number (175) and Test cap number (269).

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