Virat Kohli
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Virat Kohli
Date of Birth: November 5, 1988
Place of Birth: Delhi, India
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Religion: Hindu
Ancestry: Indian (Punjabi)
Marital Status: Married (Anushka Sharma, since 2017)
Children: 1 (Vamika Kohli)
Net Worth: $125+ million
Total Social Followers: 325M+
Occupation: Cricketer (Batsman)
Private Businesses Owned: Wrogn, One8, Chisel, endorsements
Current Residence: Mumbai, India; Gurgaon, India
Number of Houses: 2 (Mumbai, Gurgaon)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born and raised in Delhi, India.
- Attended Vishal Bharti Public School and Saviour Convent School.
- Began cricket training at age 9 at West Delhi Cricket Academy.
- Father died when Virat was 18, family struggled financially.
- Known for his aggressive play and discipline from a young age.
📜 Career Timeline
- 2008: Led India U-19 to World Cup win (captain)
- 2008–2024: Played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL)
- 2008–present: Indian national team debut
- 2013–2022: Captain of India in all formats
- 2011: ODI World Cup winner (member of squad)
- 2023: Most runs in a single Cricket World Cup (765 runs)
- 2022: Stepped down as India captain, still key batsman
🏆 Major Awards
- ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020)
- Arjuna Award (2013), Padma Shri (2017), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2018)
- Most centuries in T20Is and ODIs by an active player
- Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World (2016, 2017, 2018)
- Multiple ICC Player of the Year awards
🧠 Did You Know?
- First Indian to reach 250M+ Instagram followers.
- Married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in 2017.
- Known for strict vegan diet and fitness routine.
- Co-owns several brands including restaurants, gyms, fashion labels.
- Only Indian in Forbes’ top 100 highest-paid athletes.
- Known as “King Kohli” among fans.
- Is the fastest to 12,000 ODI runs in cricket history.
- Donates generously to charity and child health.
- Loves football and is a big Cristiano Ronaldo fan.
- Superstitious about his cricket bat grips.
- Has a tattoo of his father’s name on his arm.
- Once scored a double century while suffering from a fever.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Virat Kohli married to?
Anushka Sharma (since 2017).
How many centuries does Kohli have?
80+ (ODIs, Tests & T20Is combined, 2025).
What is Virat Kohli’s net worth?
Estimated $125+ million (2025).
How many children does Kohli have?
One (Vamika Kohli, born 2021).
Which IPL team does Kohli play for?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since 2008.
What brands does Kohli endorse?
Puma, MRF, Audi, Manyavar, Boost, and more.
What is Kohli’s nickname?
King Kohli.
How fit is Kohli?
Strict vegan diet, intense workout, among fittest athletes.
Is Kohli still playing for India?
Yes, as of 2025, he’s still a leading batsman.
Who is Kohli’s biggest inspiration?
His late father, Prem Kohli.