Virat Kohli Profile: Age, Date of Birth and Career Info

Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer who made his debut for the senior national side in a One Day International game against Sri Lanka on August 18, 2008 at Dambulla. Virat is a former captain of the Indian team across all formats of the game and currently represents the country in Test and ODI cricket.

Fondly referred to as the "Chase Master", "Run Machine" and "King Kohli" by fans across the globe and cricket pundits alike, Virat Kohli is already regarded as one of the greats of the game. What sets him apart from cricketers across generations is his ability to lead his team to victory, his knack for chasing down daunting targets , relentless hunger for runs and aggressive batting style. He holds the record for the most number of ODI centuries in international cricket and is second only to the great Sachin Tendulkar for the record of most centuries in international cricket across all formats.

Virat is also the current highest run scorer in the history of the Indian Premier League and is the third highest run scorer in international cricket across all formats behind Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

Virat Kohli : Career Timeline

Virat Kohli Personal Life

Virat Kohli’s Family & Early Life

Virat Kohli was born on 5th November 1988 to Prem and Saroj Kohli in Delhi. Growing up, Virat had two other siblings: sister Bhavna and brother Vikash.

Virat Kohli’s Education & Early Influences

Virat had a liking for cricket since his childhood. He did his schooling at the Vishal Bharti Public School in Delhi. In terms of cricket, he was trained under the famous Rajkumar Sharma at the West Delhi Cricket Academy.

Virat Kohli’s Relationships, Marriage & Children

Virat Kohli married Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma after dating her for a couple of years. The power couple got married in December of 2017. The couple had their first child, daughter Vamika, who was born in January 2021. The couple had their second child, son Akaay, who was born in 2024.

Residence & Lifestyle

Predominantly, Kohli and his family stay in Mumbai. Reports claim he stays with his family in the Omkar 1973 Towers, a sea-facing building in Worli. Among other properties, he owns a lavish bungalow in DLF Phase 1 of Gurgaon. The Kohli family recently bought a luxurious farmhouse in Alibaug. On the other hand, they also have a property in London where Kohli and his family often stay during their vacation days.

Like other celebrities, Kohli also has a knack for cars. He owns quite a few Audi cars, which is also owing to his long-term association with Audi India. Some of the famous cars that Kohli owns include the likes of the Audi R8 LMX, Audi R8 V10 Plus, Audi Q7, Audi A8L, Audi RS5 Coupe, Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Flying Spur, and Range Rover Vogue.

Kohli is also passionate about watches and owns a huge collection. They are the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Steel & Gold), Rolex Daytona Rainbow, Patek Philippe Aquanaut, Patek Philippe Nautilus (Chronograph), Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, and Tissot T-Touch.

Passions & Hobbies

Apart from cricket, Virat Kohli is also passionate about other sports. He has been an ardent fan of FC Barcelona. Last year, he and his wife, Anushka Sharma, visited Manchester City's stadium, the Etihad Stadium, as a part of an ambassadorial duty for Puma. In the Indian Super League (ISL), Kohli is also a co-owner of FC Goa. Over the years, Kohli has often been spotted visiting the Fatorda Stadium to cheer for the Gaurs.

Kohli and his family spend most of their time vacationing away from India. However, as an ever fitness freak, he can often be spotted engaging in biking, scuba diving, and adventurous sports. Fitness is something that resonates naturally with Kohli, and thus he has always been a fitness zealot, sweating it out in the gym along with trying out yoga, CrossFit. and other routines.

Social Media & Public Image

Official handles with latest follower counts:

Instagram: @virat.kohli

X (Twitter): @imVkohli

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virat.kohli

The ace superstar has been associated with numerous brands over the years. He had been a long-time Puma endorser. But in April 2025, he ended the association and now flaunts his own athlete-apparel brand, One8. Kohli has also been associated with MRF Tyres and uses the iconic logo on his bats. Kohli also co-owns a fashion brand named Wrogn.

Beginning of Virat Kohli’s Cricket Career

Virat Kohli's cricketing journey began at the hands of his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma. He joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy and started making a name for himself in the domestic circuit. Apart from domestic cricket for Delhi, he went on to guide India to victory in the U-19 World Cup back in 2008, which was held in Kuala Lumpur.

His enigmatic style, coupled with his aggressive batting and tactics, fast-tracked his way into the Indian Cricket Team. He was a part of the team that went on to lift the ICC ODI World Cup back in 2011 under MS Dhoni's captaincy.

India A Breakthrough

The success of the U19 World Cup paved new avenues for the young star. Virat Kohli then got his India A call-up in July of 2008. His consistent performances in domestic cricket fast-tracked his career. He made his debut for the Indian team in August 2008 against Sri Lanka. In 2009, during the tour of Australia, Kohli was named the Emerging Player after amassing 398 runs with 2 tons and 2 fifties to his name. Speaking of domestic cricket he scored his maiden first-class ton in the 2006-07 Ranji Trophy season in a game against Karnataka.

Virat Kohli Captaincy Records & Leadership

Appointment as Captain

Virat Kohli became the captain of the Indian Cricket Team in phases. He first became the captain of the Test side back in December of 2014 when MS Dhoni suddenly announced his retirement from the format midway during the tour of Australia.

Till 2016, Kohli was the stand-in skipper for MS Dhoni in the two white-ball formats of the game. When Dhoni renounced the captaincy, Kohli became the captain of the ODI and T20I team for the Men in Blue back in January of 2017.

Leading India to No. 1 Test Ranking

One of the most crucial achievements of Virat Kohli is making the Indian team ranked 1 in Test Cricket. For the very first time, India achieved this ranking back in 2016. India took the top spot in October 2016 after beating New Zealand at home 3-0.

Under Kohli's helm, Team India remained a mighty force and stood on the pedestal for 5 years running, from 2016 to 2021. Kohli also led India to the finals of the first WTC Finals, which the side eventually lost to New Zealand.

IPL Leadership at RCB

Virat Kohli again is a name that is synonymous with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He joined the side in their inaugural season in 2008 and has been a vital asset for the franchise. From 2011 to 2012, he was the vice captain to Daniel Vettori and often led the side in the absence of the Kiwi.

Kohli became the full-time captain of the side in 2013. Under his leadership, the side has fared well, but the IPL has always eluded them. Kohli won the Orange cap twice back in 2016 and 2018. While he might not have won the trophy, RCB consistently managed a top 4 finish under his leadership. Kohli stepped down from the RCB captaincy after the 2021 season.

Virat Kohli Net Worth

It is estimated that Virat Kohli's net worth in 2025 is approximately ₹1,050 crore. Kohli mainly has his income from cricket, brand endorsements and his own business ventures. Speaking about cricket, Kohli is a centrally contracted player with the BCCI under the A+ category. This means he earns 7 crores annually from the board. In the meantime, he also has his earnings from match fees. Kohli earns ₹15 lakh per Test match, ₹6 lakh per ODI game, and ₹3 lakh per T20I match. In the meantime, Kohli also earns from RCB. The IPL side retained him for a whopping sum of 21 crores on IPL 2025 Retention Day.

Meanwhile, it is estimated that Kohli earns around ₹200 crore annually from his multiple brand endorsements. Finally, Kohli also has multiple incomes from his various personal ventures.

Virat Kohli Awards and Honors

Trivia and Fun Facts

Virat Kohli was given the nickname of “Run Machine” after his stunning IPL 2016 record by talkSPORT.

Kohli also has a special connection with the number "18" which he uses on his jersey. It was the date when his idol, his father passed away in 2006. Coincidentally, 18 was also the date when he made his debut for India.

Kohli is also the fastest player to score 10,000 ODI runs.

In netflix's inocnic documentary series "Drive to Survie" Kohli's name has been mentioned multiple times.