Virat Kohli
Captain, Indian Cricket Team- Wrogn
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- Stake in Stepathlon Kids
Virat Kohli’s Journey so far ...
- In 2008, Virat Kohli led the Indian national cricket team which won the Under-19 World Cup held in Kuala Lumpur
- Kohli’s first stint with the senior national team came in August 2008 when India toured Sri Lanka for a one-day international (ODI) series
- In 2008, he also joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- After spending some time playing for Delhi, and then in Australia, he returned to the senior side, scoring his first ODI century in a match against Sri Lanka in December 2009
- He made his T20 international debut in 2010 while playing against Zimbabwe in Harare
- Kohli was a part of the team that won the World Cup in 2011 and put up an impressive partnership with Gautam Gambhir in the final match held in Mumbai
- He made his Test debut against the West Indies in Kingston in 2011
- Kohli was India’s highest ODI run-scorer in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and also became the fastest to score 9000 ODI runs
- He was awarded the ICC Cricketer of the year in 2012
- In 2012, he also became the regular captain of the IPL team RCB
- He succeeded Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the captain of the national Test side after Dhoni announced his retirement in 2014
- During the 2016 IPL tournament, he became the highest run-scorer of the time by scoring 973 runs during the series for his team RCB
- In 2017, he was appointed as the captain of the Indian ODI team
- In 2018, Kohli became the fastest batsmen to score 10,000 ODI runs surpassing Sachin Tendulkar who earlier held the record for the feat
- Infamous as a hot-headed player on the field, Kohli, as a batsman, has broken several records, and as a captain has led the Indian side to several victories during his career
- Virat has made a number of investments in various business ventures like the fashion wear brand Wrogn, South American restaurant Neuva, One8, Chisel India, Sport Convo, Stepathlon Kids and Digit Insurance
- His love for sports other than cricket is evident in his investments too. He owns the soccer club FC Goa that participates in the Indian Super League and wrestling team Bangalore Yodhas. With Roger Federer, he co-owns the tennis team UAE Royals
Before you go ...
- Kohli is married to well-known Hindi film actress Anushka Sharma. The couple was blessed with a baby girl in January 2021
- Apart from the Under-19 World Cup, Kohli has represented India in 3 consecutive ICC world championships -- 2011, 2015 and 2019
Virat Kohli News
Mohammed Siraj shares his emotional journey from Hyderabad to Lord's. He credits his father for his success. His post goes viral, receiving support from fans and friends. Siraj is preparing for the upcoming Test series against England. He is expected to play a key role in India's pace attack. Experts praise his adaptability for English conditions.
RCB: Diageo Plc is exploring options for its IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, including a potential sale valued at up to $2 billion. Discussions are underway amid regulatory pressure in India on alcohol brand promotions in sport. A sale could reshape IPL franchise valuations as Diageo reconsiders global priorities amid slowing liquor sales.
England pace legend James Anderson expects a competitive Test series against a transitioning India, despite the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With Shubman Gill now captain, India fields a youthful squad. Anderson, citing India’s depth and potential, anticipates an “exciting” five-match battle starting June 20 at Headingley.
Fourteen years have passed since India won the ODI World Cup. Piyush Chawla recently retired from all cricket forms. Virat Kohli remains the sole active player from the 2011 winning team. Many legends like MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar have retired. Kohli, now 36, continues to play ODIs. He stands as a link to India's celebrated victory.
The 2025 IPL saw 16 Australian players participate, with Josh Hazlewood and Tim David emerging as champions with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Hazlewood's crucial final-over performance secured RCB's maiden title, while other Australians like Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head made significant contributions for their respective teams. Injuries and fluctuating form impacted several players, leading to varied performances throughout the tournament.
Ricky Ponting believes India can cope with the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. He acknowledges replacing their experience will be tough. Ponting highlights the emergence of young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal. He notes the team still has experienced players like KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah. Shubman Gill will lead a new-look side in England.
A Wednesday morning tweet from RCB about a celebratory parade in Bengaluru prompted Devi, a devoted fan, to seek leave from work. Determined to attend the stadium event, she headed there after failing to secure a ticket online. Tragically, her friend received a call from the hospital, delivering the devastating news of Devi's death.
Rohit Sharma reminisced about strategising to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara during their junior cricket days, highlighting Pujara's resilience and impact on their matches. Rohit acknowledged Pujara's remarkable dedication to playing over 100 Tests despite severe knee injuries.
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory, a stampede during a celebration parade outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in 11 deaths and 50 injuries. Police arrested four individuals, including RCB's head of marketing and revenue, Nikhil Sosale, who is suspected of playing a role in planning the event.
Karnataka Police arrested three officials from Royal Challengers Bengaluru and DNA Entertainment. This action follows a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Eleven people died and over 50 were injured. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered the arrests. He cited irresponsibility and carelessness by the organizers. An FIR has been registered regarding the incident.
