• Virat Kohli made his international debut for the Indian cricket team in August 2008 in an ODI against Sri Lanka.
• He is the fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
• Kohli has received numerous awards, including the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2012 and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
• He captained the Indian national team in all three formats from 2017 to 2021, leading them to several historic wins, including a Test series victory in Australia in 2020-21.
• Kohli has a unique ability to chase down scores, with the highest average among players with over 25 innings in successful ODI chases.
• He is a fitness enthusiast and has popularized a rigorous fitness regime among cricketers, often sharing workout tips on social media.
• Virat Kohli is married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, and they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Vamika, in January 2021.
• In 2018, he became the first player to score 200 runs in a Test match while chasing, achieving this against the West Indies in Hyderabad.
• Kohli has a significant presence off the field, being the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team FC Goa and the PWI cricket team.
• He has a vast social media following, making him one of the most marketable athletes in the world, with multiple brand endorsements and partnerships.
