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Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India, to a Punjabi Hindu family. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in cricket, beginning his training at the West Delhi Cricket Academy.
Domestic Cricket Debut
2006
Kohli made his domestic debut for Delhi in a one-day match against Services. He later scored 90 runs in a first-class match against Karnataka, showcasing his early potential.
International Debut
2008
At just 19 years old, Kohli made his international debut in an ODI against Sri Lanka. He scored his first ODI half-century in the same series, marking the beginning of his illustrious career.
ICC Cricket World Cup Victory
2011
Kohli was part of the Indian team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup. His contributions, including a crucial 35 runs in the final, helped India secure the title after 28 years.
Captaincy and Consistent Performances
2013
Kohli became the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL and consistently scored centuries across all formats, solidifying his reputation as a top-order batsman.
Historic Test Series Win in Australia
2018-19
Under Kohli's captaincy, India won its first Test series in Australia. He also scored his 25th Test century during the tour, further cementing his legacy.
500th International Match and Century Milestone
2023
Kohli played his 500th international match and scored his 76th international century. He continued to excel, hitting a century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and performing brilliantly in the T20 World Cup.
Continued Excellence and Records
2024
As of 2024, Kohli has 80 international centuries, including 29 in Test cricket, 50 in ODIs, and 1 in T20s. He remains a key player for India, leading the team to victories and breaking records.
Brief
Known For
Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He holds numerous records, including the most ODI centuries (50), the most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup (765 runs in 2023), and the highest run-scorer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is also known for his leadership as the former captain of the Indian national cricket team in all formats.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 5 November 1988.
Born Place: Delhi, India.
Career
Current occupation: Professional cricketer (Test and ODI formats).
Past occupations: Captain of the Indian national cricket team (all formats).
Current Place of Work: Indian national cricket team and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL.
Previous Place of Work: Delhi cricket team (domestic cricket).
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Most ODI centuries (50), most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup (765 runs in 2023), highest run-scorer in IPL (8,004 runs), Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup (2014 and 2016), and many more.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Virat Kohli Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India, to a Punjabi Hindu family. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in cricket, beginning his training at the West Delhi Cricket Academy.
Domestic Cricket Debut
2006
Kohli made his domestic debut for Delhi in a one-day match against Services. He later scored 90 runs in a first-class match against Karnataka, showcasing his early potential.
International Debut
2008
At just 19 years old, Kohli made his international debut in an ODI against Sri Lanka. He scored his first ODI half-century in the same series, marking the beginning of his illustrious career.
ICC Cricket World Cup Victory
2011
Kohli was part of the Indian team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup. His contributions, including a crucial 35 runs in the final, helped India secure the title after 28 years.
Captaincy and Consistent Performances
2013
Kohli became the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL and consistently scored centuries across all formats, solidifying his reputation as a top-order batsman.
Historic Test Series Win in Australia
2018-19
Under Kohli's captaincy, India won its first Test series in Australia. He also scored his 25th Test century during the tour, further cementing his legacy.
500th International Match and Century Milestone
2023
Kohli played his 500th international match and scored his 76th international century. He continued to excel, hitting a century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and performing brilliantly in the T20 World Cup.
Continued Excellence and Records
2024
As of 2024, Kohli has 80 international centuries, including 29 in Test cricket, 50 in ODIs, and 1 in T20s. He remains a key player for India, leading the team to victories and breaking records.
Brief
Known For
Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He holds numerous records, including the most ODI centuries (50), the most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup (765 runs in 2023), and the highest run-scorer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is also known for his leadership as the former captain of the Indian national cricket team in all formats.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 5 November 1988.
Born Place: Delhi, India.
Career
Current occupation: Professional cricketer (Test and ODI formats).
Past occupations: Captain of the Indian national cricket team (all formats).
Current Place of Work: Indian national cricket team and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL.
Previous Place of Work: Delhi cricket team (domestic cricket).
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Most ODI centuries (50), most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup (765 runs in 2023), highest run-scorer in IPL (8,004 runs), Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup (2014 and 2016), and many more.
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