
Virat Kohli
Cricket Icon & Global Sportsman
Redefining batting excellence and leadership in modern cricket.
Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the Indian national cricket team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, he has shattered numerous records across all formats of the game. Known for his aggressive yet elegant batting style, unparalleled fitness, and fierce competitive spirit, Kohli has led India to historic victories and inspired a generation of cricketers. His impact extends beyond the pitch, making him a global sports phenomenon and a powerful voice for fitness and sportsmanship, embodying passion and perseverance.
West Delhi Cricket Academy
Professional Cricket Training (January 1998 to December 2006)
Indian National Cricket Team - India
Captain (Test, ODI, T20I) January 2013 to January 2022 9 years & 1 month
Guided India to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final and 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final.
Became India's most successful Test captain with 40 wins from 68 matches.
Indian National Cricket Team - India
Batsman August 2008 to Present 17 years & 11 months
Holds the record for the most centuries in ODIs (50+), surpassing a legendary milestone.
Instrumental in India's 2011 Cricket World Cup victory, contributing crucial runs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL) - Bengaluru, India
Captain & Batsman April 2008 to Present 18 years & 3 months
Led RCB to the IPL final in 2016, showcasing his leadership in franchise cricket.
Scored a record 973 runs in a single IPL season (2016), including four centuries.
Fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000 ODI runs
Most centuries in ODIs (50+)
Only batsman to score 20,000 international runs in a decade
Most runs in a single IPL season (973 runs in 2016)
ICC ODI Player of the Year
International Cricket Council (ICC) (January 2012 to Present)
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Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Cricketer of the Year)
International Cricket Council (ICC) (January 2017 to Present)
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Padma Shri
Government of India (January 2017 to Present)
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Arjuna Award
Government of India (August 2013 to Present)
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Most ODI centuries (50+)
International Cricket Council (ICC) (November 2023 to Present)
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Most runs in T20 Internationals
International Cricket Council (ICC) (January 2022 to Present)
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Most Player of the Series awards in T20 Internationals
International Cricket Council (ICC) (January 2016 to Present)
- https://www.icc-cricket.com/
- Batting Technique
- Chase Master
- Fitness & Endurance
- Leadership
- Aggression & Intensity
- Fielding
- Strategic Acumen