Virat Kohli: The Modern Legend
Virat Kohli’s date of birth was November 5, 1988 and he was born in New Delhi where he is a cricket player who plays for India on the ICC’s International and Test cricket teams. He will likely continue to be an extremely strong performer after capturing his first World Cup: the 2024 World Cup; however, he did say that he will retire from both the Twenty20 and Test formats in: May 2025.
Introduction:
King Kohli has been recognized as one of cricket’s tallest performers of all time and a standout in the way we play and conceive of the game today. He was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India and came to international cricketing fame as captain of the Indian Under-19 World Cup winning team (2008). Known for being aggressive, focused, and a top-level athlete, Kohli has transformed how to successfully chase runs during ONE DAY (Limited Overs) matches.
Kohli now has the most hundred’s scored by anyone in an ODI match, breaking and surpassing the previous record set by Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli has established a strong winning culture as captain, primarily with Test teams, where India is at or near #1 in world rankings.
Kohli is an international sporting figure with an enormous social media presence and a large-scale entrepreneurial business. Even as he is nearing the end of his playing career (2036), Kohli continues to be defined by his enthusiastic commitment to success and continues to provide an example of achievement among athletic competition globally.
Virat Kohli Age and Physical Appearance:
Age: 37 years old (as of April 2026).
Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm).
Weight: Approximately 72–75 kg (known for maintaining elite fitness).
Eye Color: Dark Brown.
Hair Color: Black.
Family Background:
Virat comes from a Punjabi Hindu family in Delhi.
Father: Late Prem Nath Kohli (a criminal lawyer). His father’s passing in 2006, while Virat was playing a match for Delhi, is a legendary story of his mental strength.
Mother: Saroj Kohli (a homemaker).
Siblings: He has an elder brother, Vikas Kohli, and an elder sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra.
Relationships and Wife:
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are married, making both of their lives so interlinked and making both of their lives so well-known to the public. The two have often been referred to as “Virushka”. They met while filming a commercial for Shampoo back in 2013 and it was at that point that they began sharing their life together. They have been subjected to innumerable amount of positive media coverage as well as unsolicited negative media coverage, with Kohli being especially vocal in responding to negativity aimed toward Sharma in 2016. They were married privately on December 11, 2017 in Tuscany, Italy. They are the parents of Vamika (2021) and Akaay (2024) and their spiritual base has deepened greatly through their visits to ashrams in places like Vrindavan. As of 2026, they remain one of the most powerful couples in all of Indian entertainment, while they continue to live their public lives and navigate the balance between their public and their family life.
Virat and Anushka Children (Babies):
Virat and Anushka have two children:
Daughter: Vamika Kohli, born on January 11, 2021. Her name means “Goddess Durga.”
Son: Akaay Kohli, born on February 15, 2024. His name signifies “formless” or “oneness.”
Career Statistics (As of April 2026):
Kohli is the only player to have scored 50 centuries in ODI cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
Format Total Runs Total Centuries (100s) Fifties (50s) Average
Test 9,230 30 31 46.85
ODI 14,797 54 77 58.72
T20I 4,188 1 38 48.70
IPL 8,908 8 65 39.77
• Total International Centuries: 85
• Total International Runs: Over 28,000 runs across all formats.
Net Worth (2026 Estimate):
By 2026, it is estimated that Virat Kohli’s net worth will exceed ₹1050 crores (US $ 125 Million) making him one of the richest athletes in the world. He has built an empire based on an incredible array of gross revenues, far beyond his cricket salary.
Among his main sources of income:
1) Professional Salary – Kohli is currently in possession of the highest possible A+ Grade Contract issued by the BCCI, which entitles him to ₹7 crores ($1M) annually plus ₹21 crores ($3M) from his IPL retention with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2026 season.
2) Endorsement Income – The vast majority of Kohli’s income comes from the massive brand value associated with it, earning him upwards of ₹175 crores ($23M) for three years, including brands such as Puma, MRF, Audi and Wrogn.
3) Investments & Entrepreneurial Ventures – Kohli has invested and created two of the most successful businesses in India (One8 Commune Restaurant Chain and Wrogn clothing label). He also remains an investor in emerging start-ups and sports franchises (e.g., FC Goa) to maintain an ordinality of income in his portfolio for many more years, even at his approximate age of retirement.
Social Media Presence:
Kohli is the most-followed person in India and the most-followed cricketer globally.
• Instagram: @virat.kohli (Over 270 Million followers).
• Twitter (X): @imVkohli (Over 60 Million followers).
• Facebook: Virat Kohli Official.
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