Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India. Kohli is a right-handed batsman and has achieved numerous records and accolades throughout his cricket career.
Kohli made his international debut in August 2008, representing the Indian cricket team in an ODI (One Day International) match against Sri Lanka. He quickly rose to prominence with his exceptional batting skills and aggressive playing style. Kohli's technique, ability to chase targets, and consistency in scoring runs have earned him immense respect in the cricketing world.
In Test cricket, Kohli has scored over 7,000 runs with an impressive batting average. He has scored 27 Test centuries, including several double centuries. Kohli has also been a prolific run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs), amassing more than 12,000 runs with a remarkable average. He holds numerous records in ODI cricket, including the fastest century and the fastest to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs.
Kohli's leadership skills have been recognized as well. He captained the Indian cricket team in all three formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) from 2017 until 2021. Under his captaincy, India achieved notable victories in Test series against Australia and South Africa. In limited-overs cricket, he led the team to the final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy and the semifinals of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Kohli has received numerous awards and accolades for his outstanding performances, including the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year multiple times. He has also been honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honor.