Virat Kohli, Stats, Age, Birthday, Career, Education, Records, Biography

Virat Kohli, Early Life

In Uttam Nagar, Delhi, Virat Kohli was born into a middle-class family. His mother, Saroj Kohli, stays at home, while his father, Prem Kohli, practiced criminal law. Both Virat’s older brother and sister are older. Virat loved cricket since he was a small child, and he used to play in their tiny living room with his father and brother. His parents noticed he had a talent for cricket when he was nine years old, and they enrolled him in the West Delhi Cricket Academy. It marked the start of his cricket career. Virat’s cricket career is shaped by coach Rajkumar Sharma’s instillation of discipline and rigorous practice of the game. Keeping a healthy balance between his studies, his commitment to cricket, and his constant practice helps him develop into a mature cricket player.

Player Profile

Attribute	Details
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm medium
Wicket-keeping?	No
Jersey Number	18
Coach/Mentor	Rajkumar Sharma

International Cricket Debut

Format	Date & Year	Match Name	Playing Against	Stadium Name
ODI	18-Aug-08	India vs. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	Dambulla International Stadium
Test	20-Jun-11	India vs. West Indies	West Indies	Sabina Park, Kingston
T20	12-Jun-10	India vs. Zimbabwe	Zimbabwe	Harare Sports Club
IPL	18-Apr-08	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders	Kolkata Knight Riders	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Batting Stats

Format	Number of Matches	Total Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Highest Score	100s	50s	6s	4s	Catches
ODI	286	13,968	58.03	92.88	183*	48	71	122	1,308	139
Test	107	8,572	49.53	54.72	254*	28	29	23	917	62
T20	117	3,396	52.54	139.77	122*	4	36	92	335	34
IPL	233	6,974	53.84	130.16	122*	46	43	71	759	40

Bowling Stats

Format	Number of Overs Bowled	Wickets	Average	Economy Rate	Best Bowling	5-Wicket Hauls
ODI	17.1	4	43.75	5.31	24-Feb	0
Test	259.1	0	–	–	–	0
T20	77	12	36.5	7.56	26-Mar	0
IPL	120.2	8	38.12	8.23	19-Mar	0

Cricket Records

Year	Match Name	Played Against	Description of the Record
2008	India vs. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	ODI Debut
2009	India vs. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	First ODI Century
2011	ICC Cricket World Cup Final	Sri Lanka	Contributed in World Cup Winning Team
2011	India vs. West Indies	West Indies	Test Debut
2012	Asia Cup	Pakistan	Fastest ODI century by an Indian (off 52 balls)
2013	ICC Champions Trophy	England	Contributed in Winning ICC Champions Trophy
2014	India vs. Australia	Australia	Most runs in a bilateral ODI series (381 runs in 5 matches)
2014	IPL		Leading run-scorer in IPL (Season)
2015	India vs. Pakistan	Pakistan	Fastest to 1,000 runs in T20Is
2016	India vs. Australia	Australia	Fastest to 7,000 runs in ODIs
2016	T20 World Cup	Multiple teams	Man of the Tournament
2017	India vs. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	Fastest to 8,000 runs in ODIs
2017	IPL		Most runs in an IPL season (973 runs)
2018	India vs. England	England	Fastest to 10,000 runs in ODIs
2018	India vs. West Indies	West Indies	Most centuries in a calendar year (11 centuries)
2018	ICC Awards		Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy
2019	India vs. Australia	Australia	Fastest to 11,000 runs in ODIs
2019	ICC Awards		ICC ODI Player of the Year
2019	India vs. West Indies	West Indies	First player to score 20,000 international runs in a decade
2020	India vs. Australia	Australia	First player to win ICC Player of the Decade
2021	India vs. England	England	Fastest to 12,000 runs in ODIs
2021	ICC Awards		Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy
2022	India vs. Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka	Fastest to 13,000 runs in ODIs
2023	India vs. Australia	Australia	Most centuries in international cricket by an Indian
2023	IPL		Leading run-scorer in IPL history
2023	India vs. New Zealand	New Zealand	Fastest to 14,000 runs in ODIs
2024	India vs. South Africa	South Africa	Most centuries in ODI cricket
2024	ICC Awards		ICC ODI Player of the Year

Honors

Honours (up to 08.08.2024)
Year	Match Played In Between	Award	Reason for the Award
2011	ICC Cricket World Cup	Arjuna Award	Outstanding achievements in cricket
2012	Asia Cup	ICC ODI Player of the Year	Consistent performance in ODIs
2013	ICC Champions Trophy	Padma Shri	Contribution to Indian cricket
2014	Multiple ODI Series	ICC ODI Player of the Year	Exceptional batting performance in ODIs
2016	T20 World Cup	ICC T20I Player of the Year	Outstanding performance in T20Is
2017	Multiple ODI Series	Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy	ICC Cricketer of the Year
2018	Multiple ODI and Test Series	ICC Test Player of the Year	Exceptional performance in Test cricket
2018	Multiple ODI and Test Series	ICC ODI Player of the Year	Consistent performance in ODIs
2018	Multiple ODI and Test Series	Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna	Highest sporting honour in India for his achievements in cricket
2019	Multiple ODI Series	ICC ODI Player of the Year	Consistent performance in ODIs
2020	Multiple ODI, Test, and T20 Series	ICC Player of the Decade	Exceptional performance across formats over a decade
2021	Multiple ODI and Test Series	Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy	ICC Cricketer of the Year
2022	Multiple ODI Series	ICC ODI Player of the Year	Consistent performance in ODIs
2023	IPL and International Series	Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World	Outstanding performance in cricket globally
2024	Multiple ODI Series	ICC ODI Player of the Year	Consistent performance in ODIs

Personal Details

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Virat Kohli
Nickname	Chikoo, King Kohli
Profession	Professional Cricketer
Famous for	Exceptional batting skills and records in international cricket
Birthday	5-Nov-88
Age as of 2024	35
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Birth Place	Delhi, India
Hometown	Delhi, India
Address	DLF City Phase 1, Block-C, Gurugram, Haryana, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Educational Qualification	Higher Secondary
School	Vishal Bharti Public School, Delhi; Saviour Convent Senior Secondary School, Paschim Vihar, Delhi
College	Did not attend college
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	11-Dec-17
Net Worth/Earning	$127 million (approx.)
Food Habits/Diet Chart	Vegetarian; follows a strict diet focusing on high protein, low carbs, and healthy fats
Fitness Schedule	Regular gym sessions, cardiovascular exercises, strength training, yoga, and a strict routine involving multiple workout sessions daily
Likes	Batting, Traveling, Workout, Fashion, Music
Dislikes	Smoking, Losing matches, Inefficiency, Junk food
Passion	Cricket
Hobbies	Traveling, Reading, Music, Cooking
Instagram ID	@virat.kohli
Facebook ID	@virat.kohli
Twitter ID	@imVkohli

Family Details

Relation	Details
Father	– Late Prem Kohli (Criminal Lawyer)
Mother	– Saroj Kohli (Homemaker)
Brothers	– Vikas Kohli
Sisters	– Bhavna Kohli
Wife	– Anushka Sharma (Bollywood Actress)
Daughter	– Vamika Kohli

Body Measurement/Physical Stats

Attribute	Details
Height	5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight	70 kg (154 lbs)
Chest	40 inches
Waist	30 inches
Biceps	14 inches
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black

Virat Kohli’s Favorites

Category	Details
Movies	3 Idiots, The Dark Knight, Inception
Songs	“Tum Hi Ho” by Arijit Singh, “Ae Mere Humsafar” by Mansheel Gujral & Abhijit Vaghani
Music	Bollywood music, international pop and rock music
Actor	Shah Rukh Khan
Actress	Deepika Padukone
Footballer	Cristiano Ronaldo
Cricketer	Sachin Tendulkar
Food	Vegetarian dishes – Italian cuisine – Indian curries
Perfume	Hugo Boss Bottled
Car/Car Owned	Audi Q7, Range Rover, Lamborghini Aventador
Bike/Bike Owned	Harley Davidson Iron 883, Kawasaki Ninja H2

Controversies

Year	Incident	Details
2009	Sledging Incident	Kohli was involved in a heated exchange with Australian players on the field during a match in Australia.
2012	Angry Outburst at Umpire	Kohli was fined for showing dissent towards an umpire’s decision during an ODI match against Sri Lanka.
2016	Social Media Dispute	Kohli faced backlash for a post on social media regarding a controversy involving a fellow cricketer.
2017	On-field Argument with Umpire	Kohli was reprimanded for his aggressive reaction to a decision during a Test match against Australia.
2018	Controversial Comment	Kohli’s remarks about India’s tour schedule were perceived as disrespectful by some cricketing communities.
2020	Altercation with a Fan	Kohli was involved in a dispute with a fan during an IPL match, which led to criticism on social media.
2021	Social Media Controversy	Kohli was criticized for a post that was seen as insensitive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022	Conflict with Team Management	Kohli’s departure from captaincy led to speculation and controversy regarding his relationship with team management.

Comparison with Other Distinct Cricketers

Attribute	Virat Kohli	Steve Smith	Kane Williamson	Joe Root	Babar Azam
Batting Style	Right-Handed, Aggressive	Right-Handed, Stylish	Right-Handed, Elegant	Right-Handed, Classical	Right-Handed, Elegant
Test Batting Average	49.95	60.83	52.76	48.21	48.17
ODI Batting Average	57.32	44	47	50.6	57.55
T20I Batting Average	53.15	26.44	33.51	32.1	41.28
Centuries in ODIs	46	12	13	17	19
Centuries in Tests	28	30	25	30	11
Records Held	Most runs in a calendar year, fastest to 8,000/9,000/10,000 ODI runs	Highest Test batting average among current players	Highest Test batting average among New Zealand players	Most Test centuries among current players	Fastest to 1,000 runs in T20Is

Unknown or Lesser-Known Facts

Category	Description
Early Interest	Kohli was initially interested in playing football before switching to cricket.
Acting Skills	He made a cameo appearance in the Bollywood film “Mumbai Mast Kallander” (2009).
Golf Hobby	Kohli is an avid golfer and often plays golf during his off-season.
First Coach	His first coach was Rajkumar Sharma, who played a significant role in his early development.
Social Media	Kohli was one of the first Indian cricketers to actively use social media for connecting with fans.
Dietician	He follows a strict diet plan designed by his nutritionist, which includes avoiding gluten and dairy.
Fitness Regimen	Kohli incorporates a variety of workouts including yoga, pilates, and functional training into his fitness routine.
Charity Work	He supports various charitable causes through the Virat Kohli Foundation, focusing on health and education.
First ODI Century	Kohli scored his first ODI century against Sri Lanka in 2009, which marked his arrival on the international stage.
Famous Friendship	Kohli is known to have a close friendship with Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma before they got married.
Signature Tattoo	Kohli has a tattoo of a Japanese samurai on his left arm, symbolizing his warrior spirit.
Captaincy Role	Kohli was appointed as the captain of the Indian cricket team in all formats in 2017, making him a central figure.
Family Support	His family has been a pillar of support throughout his career, often accompanying him during international tours.
Early Struggles	Kohli faced significant criticism early in his career for his aggressive demeanor and inconsistency.
Personal Loss	Kohli’s father, Prem Kohli, passed away when he was just 18, which was a significant emotional moment in his life.
Record for Runs	Kohli holds the record for the most runs in a calendar year in ODIs (2,594 runs in 2017).
All-Time Records	He is the fastest to score 8,000, 9,000, and 10,000 runs in ODIs.
Multilingual	Kohli can speak multiple languages including Hindi, English, and Punjabi.
Early Dismissals	Kohli once missed a crucial Test series due to a severe back injury that required surgery.
Fashion Icon	Kohli is known for his sense of style and has been featured in various fashion magazines.
Personal Collection	He has a personal collection of sneakers, often showcasing his love for footwear on social media.
Big Fan of Music	Kohli is a big fan of music and has expressed his admiration for various artists, including Ed Sheeran.
IPL Achievements	He has been the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2013, making him one of the longest-serving captains in the IPL.
Early Cricketing Journey	Kohli’s cricketing journey began in the streets of Delhi, where he played with his friends.
Health Scare	Kohli has faced health issues including a shoulder injury that affected his performance in certain matches.
Education Focus	Despite not attending college, Kohli has emphasized the importance of education and often speaks on its value.