Introduction:
A well-known cricketer from India and former team captain is Virat Kohli. On November 5, 1988, he was born in Delhi, India. Throughout his cricketing career, Kohli has broken numerous records and received numerous awards, earning him a reputation as one of the best batsmen in the world.
Childhood Experiences:
Cricket piqued Virat Kohli's interest when he was still quite young. He went to the West Delhi Cricket Academy, where coach Rajkumar Sharma helped him hone his abilities. Prem Kohli, his father, encouraged his love of cricket and enrolled him in the academy. Early on, Virat's commitment and talent were obvious, and he quickly advanced through the ranks of local and junior cricket.
Personal Life:
Anushka Sharma, a Bollywood actress, is married to Virat Kohli. The union took place on December 11, 2017. They have a sizable fan base and are frequently regarded as one of India's power couples. Vamika Kohli Sharma's daughter was born in January 2021. On and off the cricket field, Kohli is renowned for his charismatic personality and capable leadership.
Net Worth :
The most wealthy cricket player in the world, Virat Kohli, has an astounding net worth of Rs 1050 crore.
Career:
The cricket career of Virat Kohli has been nothing short of extraordinary. In an ODI match against Sri Lanka in August 2008, he made his cricket debut for the Indian team. He was given a permanent spot on the team in all formats due to his reliable performances and exceptional batting abilities.
Here are Virat Kohli's batting averages over the course of his career in various formats:
Test matches include:
- 111 matches
- 187 innings
- Runs: 8676 - Not Outs: 11
- Highest Score: 254*
- Average: 49.3
- Balls faced :15708
Strike Rate: 55.2, Centuries (100s); 29
Half Centuries (50s) ; 29
- Fours: 966
- Sixes: 24
One-day international competitions (ODIs):
-275 matches
-265 innings
40 are not out.
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- Runs: 12898
- Maximum Rating: 183
Average: 57.3 - Total: 13776 balls faced
Strike Rate: 93.6
-Centuries (100s): 46
-Strike Rate: 93.6
-(50s) Half-Centuries: 65
There are 1211 fours and 138 sixes.
T20 international matches:
- 115 matches
- 107 innings
31 are not out.
- Runs: 4008
- Best Rating: 122*
- Average: 52.7 - Total: 2905 balls faced
Centuries (100s):1
Half-Centuries (50s): 37
- Strike Rate: 138.0
- Fours: 356
- Sixes: 117
IPL: Indian Premier League:
His aggressive yet controlled approach, superb technique, and extraordinary capacity to pursue targets all define Kohli's batting style. He is the player to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) the fastest, among other records he has broken. Kohli has been a key member of India's batting order and has excelled in Test cricket as well.
Virat Kohli assumed the leadership of the Indian cricket team in the Test format in 2014, and later rose to the position of captain in all formats. During the 2018–2019 tour, India won their first Test series ever in Australia under his captaincy, among other notable triumphs.