Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Virat Kohli
01/06/2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first IPL title in 2025 after defeating Punjab Kings in the final, ending an 18-year wait for the franchise. Virat Kohli, who has been the face of the team for many years, celebrated the long-awaited title and added the trophy to his already record-setting IPL career.
23/02/2025
Virat Kohli became the fastest batter to reach 14,000 ODI runs during India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan in Dubai. He reached the milestone in his 287th ODI innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record, and also became the third batter overall to pass the 14,000-run mark in the format.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | 12th standard |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Khatri |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian (since October 2019) |
| Address | DLF City Phase-1, Block-C, Gurugram |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Anushka Sharma |
| Marriage Date | 11/12/2017 |
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Family
| Father | Late Prem Kohli (Criminal lawyer) |
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| Mother | Saroj Kohli (Homemaker) |
| Sister | Bhawna Kohli (Elder) |
| Brother | Vikas Kohli (Elder) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #18 (India) | ||||||
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| Nature on field | Very Aggressive | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | When he captained India's victorious 2008 World Cup Under-19 side in Malaysia | ||||||
| Test Cricket Retirement | 2025 |
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| Cricket Ground | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | ||||
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| Restaurant | Caf'e A La Mer in Barbados | ||||
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| Car | Aston Martin | ||||
| Book | Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda | ||||
| Basketball Player | Kobe Bryant |
Style Quotient
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| Note | Sold most of the cars he purchased over the years, keeping only what is needed for practical use. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/virat.kohli/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ViratKohli | |
| https://twitter.com/imVkohli |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Virat Kohli started showing interest in cricket at the age of 3. | |
| 2. His favorite subject in school was History, while he disliked Maths. | |
| 3. Despite losing his father to a brain stroke in 2006, he played a match-saving innings the next day. | |
| 4. He has superstitions, such as wearing black wristbands. | |
| 5. Known for being emotional and aggressive, Kohli is not afraid to show his feelings, and he cries when upset. |