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, led by Virat Kohli, won their first IPL title in 2025 after an 18-year wait, defeating Punjab Kings in the final. Kohli, the highest run-scorer in IPL history with 8,661 runs, ranked this victory among the best moments of his career. This triumph fulfilled a long-standing dream for the franchise and its fans.
01/03/2025
Virat Kohli played a crucial role in India's victory at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He scored his 51st ODI century, an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls, in a run-chase against Pakistan, and became the fastest to 14,000 ODI runs in 287 innings. In the semifinal against Australia, his 84-run knock broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most 50+ scores in ICC ODI events.
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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 |
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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. |
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. |