Virat Kohli

 Full Name: Virat Kohli

Date of Birth: November 5, 1988 Place of Birth: Delhi, India

Early Life:

• His father, Prem Kohli, worked as a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, is a homemaker. He has two siblings, an elder brother, Vikas, and an elder sister, Bhavna.
• Virat's passion for cricket was evident from a young age, and his family recognized his talent and supported his aspirations.

Early Cricket Career:

• Kohli started playing cricket in the streets and later joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy.
• He quickly rose through the ranks in Delhi's junior cricket and age-group teams.
• In 2006, he captained the U-19 Indian cricket team to victory in the ICC U-19 World Cup.

International Debut:

• Virat Kohli made his international debut for the Indian cricket team in August 2008, in an ODI against Sri Lanka.
• He made his Test debut in August 2011, against the West Indies.

Captaincy and Leadership:

• Kohli became the captain of the Indian cricket team in limited-overs cricket (ODIs and T20Is) in 2013.
• In 2015, he was appointed as the Test captain, succeeding MS Dhoni.
• Under his leadership, the Indian team achieved significant successes, including Test series wins in Australia and a dominant run in ODIs and T20Is.

Achievements:

• Virat Kohli is known for his exceptional batting prowess, consistency, and ability to chase down challenging targets.
• He has numerous records to his name, including being one of the fastest cricketers to reach milestones like 8,000, 9,000, and 10,000 runs in ODIs.
• Kohli has received several awards, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year multiple times.

Indian Premier League (IPL):

• In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli has been associated with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since the inaugural season in 2008.
• He has been the captain of RCB and is one of the leading run-scorers in the history of the IPL.

Personal Life:

• Virat Kohli is married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The couple got married in December 2017.
• They have a daughter named Vamika, born in January 2021.