239 Facts About Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national cricket team who plays as a right-handed batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL and for Delhi in Indian domestic cricket.

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Virat Kohli has contributed to a number of India's successes, including winning the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions trophy.

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Virat Kohli made his international debut in 2008 and quickly became a key player in the ODI team and later made his Test debut in 2011.

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In 2013, Virat Kohli reached the number one spot in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen for the first time.

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Virat Kohli's form continued in 2019, when he became the first player to score 20,000 international runs in a single decade.

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In 2021, Virat Kohli made the decision to step down as the captain of the Indian national team for T20Is, following the T20 World Cup and in early 2022 he stepped down as the captain of the Test team as well.

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Virat Kohli has received many accolades for his performances on the cricket field.

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Virat Kohli was recognized as the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2012 and has won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, given to the ICC Cricketer of the Year, on two occasions, in 2017 and 2018 respectively.

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Subsequently, Virat Kohli won ICC Test Player of the Year and ICC ODI Player of the Year awards in 2018, becoming the first player to win both awards in the same year.

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At the national level, Virat Kohli was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 2013, the Padma Shri under the sports category in 2017 and the Khel Ratna award, India's highest sporting honour, in 2018.

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Virat Kohli has been deemed one of the most commercially viable cricketers, with estimated earnings of 165 crore in the year 2022.

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Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi to a Punjabi Hindu family.

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Virat Kohli has an older brother, Vikas, and an older sister, Bhawna.

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Virat Kohli would pick up a cricket bat, display natural skill, and request his father to bowl to him.

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In 1998, the West Delhi Cricket Academy was created and on 30 May of that year, Prem Virat Kohli, espoused his younger son's fervour for cricket, assisted nine-year-old Virat Kohli's aspirations and arranged for him to meet Rajkumar Sharma, who initially perceived him to be just another enthusiastic and determined young boy.

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Prem Virat Kohli received offers to relocate his son to influential clubs, which would have ensured his selection, but he declined the proposals, as he was determined that Virat Kohli should earn his recognition based on his own merit and overcome the system of nepotism and deceit prevalent in the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

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Virat Kohli persisted and eventually found his way into the under-15 Delhi team.

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Virat Kohli received training at the academy while simultaneously participating in matches at the Sumeet Dogra Academy located at Vasundhara Enclave.

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Virat Kohli remained prepared to bat at any position, and often, Sharma had to physically coerce him to leave the training sessions, as he was reluctant to depart.

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Virat Kohli has credited his father as the one who drove him to practice every day.

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Virat Kohli has expressed his feelings of missing his father's presence at times.

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Virat Kohli appeared to become more mature overnight, and he began taking every cricket match seriously.

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Virat Kohli harboured an aversion to exclusion from games and appeared to channel his entire existence into the pursuit of cricket following his father's untimely demise.

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Virat Kohli's family resided in Meera Bagh, Paschim Vihar until the year 2015, after which they relocated to Gurgaon.

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True to his word, Virat Kohli went on to score 228 runs, leading Delhi to victory.

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Virat Kohli ended as the highest run-scorer with a total of 757 runs from 7 matches, averaging 84.11.

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In 2006, Virat Kohli had garnered enough attention to earn a spot in the state senior team.

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Unfortunately, that very night, Virat Kohli's father passed away at 3:54 am Despite the heart-wrenching news, Virat Kohli returned to the match and continued to bat and scored 90 runs before he was dismissed.

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Virat Kohli's innings proved to be crucial for Delhi as they were able to avoid the follow-on.

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In September 2008, Virat Kohli played in Nissar Trophy against SNGPL.

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Virat Kohli emerged as the leading scorer for Delhi in both innings, registering 52 runs in the first innings and a towering 197 in the second.

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Virat Kohli's performance reinvigorated the competitive spirit of the domestic cricket circuit.

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In July 2006, Virat Kohli was selected in the India Under-19 squad on its tour of England.

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Virat Kohli averaged 105 in the three-match ODI series against England Under-19s, while averaging 49 in the three-match Test series.

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Virat Kohli concluded the tour with 80 runs in the final ODI game at Lahore.

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In early 2007, Virat Kohli was a part of the India Under-19 team that toured New Zealand, where he scored 113 in the first Test match.

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Virat Kohli demonstrated his competence as a batsman, amassing 235 runs in 6 games at an average of 47, ranking as the tournament's third-highest scorer and one of three cricketers to compile a century.

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On 18 August 2008, Virat Kohli made his international debut at the age of 19 in the first ODI of the tour, where he was dismissed for 12 runs, caught dead in front by an incutter from Nuwan Kulasekara.

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However, in the fourth match of the series, Virat Kohli achieved his inaugural half century in the ODl format, with a total of fifty-four runs scored.

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In October 2008, Virat Kohli participated in a four-day tour match against Australia as part of the Indian Board President's XI team.

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In November 2008, Virat Kohli was selected for inclusion in the squad for the home ODI series against England, due to the presence of established and experienced players such as Tendulkar and Sehwag, he was not given an opportunity to play in any of the matches.

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In December 2008, Virat Kohli was awarded a Grade D contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India as part of the annual contract list for the Indian national team which entitled him to receive 1.5 million, A certain level of remuneration for representing the national team in various matches and events.

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Virat Kohli was selected to open the innings for the Indian Emerging Players team in the tournament, and he went on to have a standout performance.

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Virat Kohli finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer, with a total of 398 runs from seven matches, at an average of 66.33.

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Virat Kohli was particularly impressive in the final match, where he scored 104 runs off 102 balls against the South Africa Emerging Players team in Brisbane.

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Virat Kohli was utilized as a middle order batsman in the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy due to an injury sustained by Yuvraj Singh.

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In January 2010, Virat Kohli was given the opportunity in tri-nation ODI tournament in Bangladesh, as Tendulkar was rested for the event.

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Virat Kohli was widely hailed for his performances, and ultimately emerged as the leading run-scorer of the series, with 275 runs from five innings at an impressive average of 91.66.

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However, in the first match, Virat Kohli was dismissed on a diamond duck, a rare and unusual mode of dismissal.

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Virat Kohli made his International T20 debut against Zimbabwe at Harare, where he scored an unbeaten 26.

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Later that month, during the 2010 Asia Cup, Virat Kohli was included in the Indian team and was given the role of batting at number 3.

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Virat Kohli candidly acknowledged that he was under significant pressure to maintain his place in the team, given his previous failures in the preceding series.

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Virat Kohli was India's leading run-scorer in ODIs in 2010, accumulating 995 runs from 25 matches at an average of 47.38, including three centuries and seven half-centuries.

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Virat Kohli was India's leading run scorer in the five-match ODI series of the South African tour in January 2011, with 193 runs including two fifties, both in Indian defeats.

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Virat Kohli played in every match of India's successful World Cup campaign.

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Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 in the first match against Bangladesh and became the first Indian batsman to score a century on World Cup debut.

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Virat Kohli was one of three uncapped players in the Test squad.

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Virat Kohli made his Test debut at Kingston in the first match of the Test series that followed.

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Virat Kohli batted at 5th position and was dismissed on scores of 4 and 15, caught behind off the bowling of Fidel Edwards in both innings.

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However Virat Kohli was recalled as a replacement for the injured Yuvraj, though he did not get to play in any match of that series.

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Virat Kohli found moderate success in the subsequent ODI series in which he averaged 38.80.

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Virat Kohli scored a total of 270 runs across five matches at an average of 90.

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Virat Kohli was selected in the final match of the series at Mumbai in which he scored a pair of fifties.

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Virat Kohli ended up as the leading run-getter in ODIs for the year 2011, with 1381 runs from 34 matches at 47.62 including four centuries and eight fifties.

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Virat Kohli top scored in each of India's innings in the third Test at Perth with scores of 44 and 75, even as India got their second consecutive innings defeat.

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India earned a bonus point with the win and Virat Kohli was named Man of the Match for his knock.

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Virat Kohli was appointed the vice-captain for the 2012 Asia Cup in Bangladesh on the back of his fine performances in Australia.

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Virat Kohli was in fine form during the tournament, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 357 runs at an average of 119.

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Virat Kohli helped India to chase down 330, their highest successful ODI run chase at the time.

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Virat Kohli's knock was the highest individual score in Asia Cup history surpassing previous record of 144 by Younis Khan in 2004 and the joint second highest score along with Dhoni in an ODI run-chase; became the highest individual score against Pakistan in ODIs.

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Virat Kohli was awarded the man of the match in both the matches that India won, nonetheless India could not progress to the final of the tournament.

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Virat Kohli continued to be in good form during the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka, with 185 runs he was highest run-getter among Indian batsmen; hitting two fifties during the tournament, against Afghanistan and Pakistan, winning man of the match for both his innings.

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Against Pakistan in December 2012, Virat Kohli averaged 18 in the T20Is and 4.33 in the ODIs.

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Virat Kohli had a quiet ODI series against England, apart from a match-winning 77* in the third ODI with a total of 155 runs at an average of 38.75.

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Virat Kohli scored his fourth Test century at Chennai in the first match of the home Test series against Australia in February 2013.

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Virat Kohli looks to me like an individual of my own heart.

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In June 2013, Virat Kohli featured in the ICC Champions Trophy in England which India won.

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Virat Kohli scored a 144 against Sri Lanka in warm-up match.

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Virat Kohli scored moderately in India's group matches against South Africa, West Indies and Pakistan respectively.

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Virat Kohli was named as part of the 'Team of the Tournament' by the ICC.

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Virat Kohli stood in as the captain for the first ODI of the triangular series in the West Indies after Dhoni injured himself during the match; Virat Kohli being named the captain for the remaining matches.

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Virat Kohli was therefore appointed as captain for an entire series.

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Virat Kohli had a successful time with the bat in the seven-match ODI series against Australia.

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Virat Kohli reached the triple-digit figure in 61 balls, making it the third fastest ODI century by an Indian batsman subsequently became the fastest batsman in the world to score 17 hundreds in ODI cricket.

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Virat Kohli grew massively in these past few years and has matured a lot.

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Virat Kohli batted twice in the two-match Test series against the West Indies, and had scores of 3 and 57.

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Virat Kohli missed out on his third century at Visakhapatnam in the next match, after being dismissed for 99 while playing a hook shot off Ravi Rampaul.

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Virat Kohli's hundred was the first by a subcontinent batsman at the venue since 1998.

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The match ended in a draw and Virat Kohli was awarded man of the match.

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Virat Kohli made 214 runs at 71.33 in the two-match Test series that followed including an unbeaten 105 on the last day of the second Test at Wellington that helped India save the match.

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Dhoni was ruled out of the Asia Cup after suffering a side strain during the New Zealand tour, which led to Virat Kohli being named the captain for the tournament.

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Virat Kohli scored 136 off 122 balls in India's opening match against Bangladesh, sharing a 213 run third wicket stand with Ajinkya Rahane, which helped India successfully chase 280.

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India were knocked out of the tournament after narrow losses against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in which Virat Kohli scored 48 and 5 respectively.

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Dhoni returned from injury to captain the team for 2014 ICC World Twenty20 while Virat Kohli was named vice-captain.

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Virat Kohli scored 54 off 41 balls in the game against West Indies and an unbeaten 57 from 50 balls against Bangladesh, both in successful run chases.

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Virat Kohli won the man of the match for this knock.

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Virat Kohli made a total of 319 runs in the tournament at an average of 106.33, a record for most runs by an individual batsman in a single World Twenty20 tournament.

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Virat Kohli exudes the intensity of Dravid, the audacity of Sehwag, and the extraordinary range of Tendulkar.

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Virat Kohli experienced a dip in form during a Test series in England.

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Virat Kohli's tour of England was a challenging one, marked by a series of underwhelming performances.

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Virat Kohli found himself dismissed for single-digit scores on six occasions, and appeared to struggle particularly with the swinging deliveries aimed at his off stump.

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James Anderson, who was named Man of the Series, was particularly successful in dismissing Virat Kohli, accounting for four of his wickets.

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Virat Kohli had a successful time during India's home ODI series win over the West Indies in October 2014.

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Virat Kohli was awarded player of the series and it was the second whitewash under his captaincy.

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Virat Kohli scored 115 in India's first innings, becoming the fourth Indian to score a hundred on Test captaincy debut.

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Virat Kohli put on 185 runs for the third wicket with Murali Vijay before Vijay's dismissal, which triggered a batting collapse.

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Dhoni returned to the team as captain for the second match at Brisbane where Virat Kohli scored 19 and 1 in a four-wicket defeat for India.

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Virat Kohli followed it with a score of 54 in India's second innings on the fifth day helping his team draw the Test match.

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Dhoni announced his retirement from Test cricket at the conclusion of this match and Virat Kohli was appointed as the full-time Test captain ahead of the fourth Test at Sydney.

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Virat Kohli was dismissed for 46 in the second innings and the match ended in a draw.

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In India's second match of the tournament, against South Africa, Virat Kohli was dismissed for a score of 46.

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Virat Kohli scored 33* against UAE, 33 against West Indies, 44* against Ireland, and 38 against Zimbabwe, respectively.

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Virat Kohli had a slump in form when India toured Bangladesh in June 2015.

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Virat Kohli ended his streak of low scores by scoring his 11th Test hundred in the first Test of the Sri Lankan tour which India lost.

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India lost the series after a defeat in the final ODI and Virat Kohli finished the series with an average of 49.

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Virat Kohli scored a total of 200 runs in the series at 33.33.

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Virat Kohli started 2016 with scores of 91 and 59 in the first two ODIs of the limited-overs tour of Australia.

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Virat Kohli followed it up with a pair of hundreds, a run-a-ball 117 at Melbourne and 106 from 92 balls at Canberra.

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Virat Kohli made fifties in all three T20Is with scores of 90*, 59* and 50, winning two man of the matches as well as the man of the series award.

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Virat Kohli was instrumental in India winning the Asia Cup in Bangladesh the following month, he scored 49 in a run-chase of 84 against Pakistan followed by an unbeaten 56 against Sri Lanka and 41 not out in the Final against Bangladesh.

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Virat Kohli maintained his good form in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 in India, scoring 55* in another successful run-chase against Pakistan.

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Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 82 from 51 balls in India's must-win group match against Australia in "an innings of sheer class" with "clean cricket shots".

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Virat Kohli was named as captain of the 'Team of the Tournament' for the 2016 World Twenty20 by the ICC.

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Virat Kohli got double centuries in the next two Test series against England and Bangladesh, making him the first batsman ever to score double centuries in four consecutive series.

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Virat Kohli broke the record of Australian great Donald Bradman and Rahul Dravid, both of whom had managed to get three.

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Virat Kohli got the chance to captain in an ICC tournament for the first time in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.

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Virat Kohli was named as part of the 'Team of the Tournament' at the 2017 Champions Trophy by the ICC.

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Virat Kohli carried on his form with ODI centuries against the West Indies and Sri Lanka in consecutive series, equalling Ricky Ponting's tally of 30 ODI centuries.

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Virat Kohli ended the year with 2818 international runs, which is recorded as the third-highest tally ever in a calendar year and the highest tally ever by an Indian player.

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In March 2018, Virat Kohli showed interest to county cricket in England in June in order to improve his batting before the start of India's tour to England the following month.

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Virat Kohli signed to play for Surrey but a neck injury ruled him out of his stint in England before it even began.

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Virat Kohli became the seventh Indian batsman and first since Sachin Tendulkar in June 2011 to achieve this feat.

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Virat Kohli became the twelfth batsman to amass 10,000 ODI runs in ODIs and achieved this feat at an unprecedented pace, he surpassed this landmark in 54 fewer innings than Sachin Tendulkar, the player who holds the record for being the second-fastest to the landmark.

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Virat Kohli ended up scoring 453 runs in 5 innings at an average of 151.00 in the 5-match series and was the Player of the Series.

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Virat Kohli's knock of 123 was his 6th hundred in three tours to Australia making him the only Indian to score 6 test hundreds in Australia after Sachin Tendulkar.

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Virat Kohli became the fastest Indian and second fastest overall to score 25 test hundreds, second only to Donald Bradman ; which was bettered by Steven Smith during 2019 Ashes.

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Virat Kohli's knock was rated by several analysts and former cricketers as one of his finest against a quality Australian attack.

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Virat Kohli was again named as captain of both the World Test XI and ODI XI for 2018 by the ICC.

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On 16 June 2019, in India's match against Pakistan, Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman in terms of innings to score 11,000 runs in ODI cricket.

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Eleven days later in the match against the West Indies, Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer in terms of innings to score 20,000 runs in international cricket, doing so in his 417th innings.

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Virat Kohli scored five consecutive fifty plus scores in the tournament.

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Nonetheless India lost the semi-final against New Zealand in which Virat Kohli was out for just a run.

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Virat Kohli was instrumental in ODI series win as he struck back to back hundreds in second and third ODI.

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Virat Kohli was awarded player of the series for his match performances.

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In October 2019, Virat Kohli captained India for the 50th time in Test cricket in the second Test against South Africa.

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In November 2020, Virat Kohli was nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade as well as Test, ODI and T20I player of the decade.

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Virat Kohli won the awards for Male cricketer of the decade and ODI cricketer of the decade.

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Virat Kohli made 172 runs across 4 Test matches, at an average of 28.66 with 2 half-centuries and 2 ducks.

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In 2020, Virat Kohli scored a combined total of 842 runs from 24 innings with highest score of 89 and an average of 36.60.

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Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck again in the 1st T20I of a 5-match series.

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Virat Kohli scored 44 and 13 in two innings before getting dismissed by Kyle Jamieson on both occasions.

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In September 2021, Virat Kohli was named as the captain of India's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

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However, Virat Kohli publicly announced his decision to step down from the role of T20I captain following the tournament's conclusion.

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In December 2021, Virat Kohli was replaced by Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain.

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However, he conveyed that Virat Kohli was asked to remain the captain of the T20I.

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Virat Kohli claimed that he was informed about his dismissal from the ODI captaincy by the chief selector, Chetan Sharma, 90 minutes before the announcement of the Test squad for India's tour of South Africa.

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Virat Kohli managed to score 161 runs in the 4 innings of test series he played, averaging at 40.25.

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Virat Kohli scored a total of 26 runs from 3 innings at an average of 8.66.

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Virat Kohli amassed a total of 81 runs from the 3 innings, in the 2-match test series, at an average of 27.0.

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When playing first-match of series, Virat Kohli completed hundred Test matches, becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play this many matches.

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Virat Kohli was not selected to play for the first T20I but was selected to play for the second.

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Virat Kohli made a resurgence of his form during the Asia Cup 2022, Over the course of the tournament, he amassed a total of 276 runs with an average of 92, The highlight of his performance was his maiden T20I century against Afghanistan, a knock that saw him score 122 runs from 61 deliveries, it was his first century in 1020 days.

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Virat Kohli carried his good form into the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

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Virat Kohli rated this as his best innings in the format due to the magnitude which the game had.

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Virat Kohli finished as the highest run-scorer in the tournament, with 296 runs to his name at an average of 98.66.

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Virat Kohli faced a string of low scores in the initial three tests, before playing an innings of discipline and technical correctness, in the final test at Ahmedabad.

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Virat Kohli amassed a total of 186 runs in the match with his century being his first in the format in three years.

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However, in the last two games of the tournament, Virat Kohli had to sacrifice his preferred position in order to accommodate Misbah-ul-Haq, taking on the responsibility of batting in the middle order .

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In final against Deccan Charges, Virat Kohli got stumped for 7 as Bangalore fell short by a margin of 8 runs, thus concluding the season as runners-up.

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Virat Kohli improved his average to 27.90 and his strike rate to 144.81, offering a glimpse of his potential as a consistent contributor to his team's success.

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The Royal Challengers coach, Ray Jennings praised Virat Kohli, stating that the young man of 22 years held the potential to become the future captain not only of the franchise, but of the Indian national team as well.

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Virat Kohli amassed 557 runs, including four half-centuries, with an average of 46.41, earning the distinction of being the second-highest run-scorer for the season, trailing only West-Indian teammate Chris Gayle.

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Virat Kohli returned from the League with a sense of disillusionment with his own performance.

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Virat Kohli was dissatisfied with the state of his game and was acutely aware of the changes taking place in the dynamics of cricket around the world, including the increasing emphasis on fitness and intensity levels.

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In IPL 2014, Virat Kohli had a relatively colder season, recording 359 runs across 14 matches with a batting average of 27.61 and a strike rate of 122.10, he was able to notch two half-centuries and his best score was a commanding 73.

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Virat Kohli finished the season as the fifth highest run-scorer, amassing a total of 505 runs at an average of 45.90 and a strike rate exceeding 130.

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Virat Kohli's campaign was marked by his remarkable innings, with four centuries to his name, a feat previously unaccomplished by him in the Twenty20 format.

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Virat Kohli is always judging the right time to consolidate and the right time to seize a game by the scruff of the neck.

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Virat Kohli's achievements were further magnified by the fact that he notched up his fifth IPL century, in an away match against the same opposition.

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On 22 April 2021, during a match against the Rajasthan Royals, Virat Kohli accomplished a feat by becoming the first player to surpass the 6000 run-mark in the Indian Premier League.

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Subsequently, on 20 September, the Royal Challengers Bangalore announced that Virat Kohli would be stepping down from his captaincy role after the conclusion of the 2021 IPL season.

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Subsequently, owing to the temporary absence of regular captain Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli assumed the captaincy responsibilities for a limited period.

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Virat Kohli is considered as an enterprising batsman, possessing technical abilities and a dynamic playing demeanor.

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Virat Kohli has been noted for his agile footwork, expansive range of strokes, and his propensity for adeptly orchestrating innings whilst thriving in high-pressure situations.

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Virat Kohli is appreciated for his ability to execute wrist shots and his consistent prowess in the mid-wicket and cover region.

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Virat Kohli has often expressed his admiration for the cover drive, which he considers to be his signature stroke.

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Virat Kohli possesses a natural aptitude for the flick shot, particularly when facing deliveries aimed towards leg stump.

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Virat Kohli is known for his composed batting technique and versatility in his play.

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Virat Kohli is a proficient fielder, recognized for his quick reflexes and sure-handedness.

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However, Virat Kohli has a known vulnerability to deliveries that are wide of the off-stump.

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Cricket experts such as VVS Laxman and former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar have acknowledged this weakness, and former New Zealand cricketer Richard Hadlee has noted that Virat Kohli is particularly susceptible to out-swinging deliveries.

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Virat Kohli has garnered widespread acclaim and recognition as a preeminent limited-overs batsman by cricketing experts and aficionados alike.

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Virat Kohli has amassed 26 of his 46 ODI hundreds in run-chases, and holds the record for the most hundreds scored when batting second.

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In reference to his success while batting second, Virat Kohli has expressed a fondness for the challenge of chasing, relishing the opportunity to test himself and demonstrate his ability to efficiently manage strike rotation and execute boundary hits.

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Virat Kohli's playing style is widely regarded as aggressive, a trait that extends to his leadership on the field.

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Virat Kohli is well known for his passionate and animated responses to on-field situations, demonstrating a fierce competitiveness.

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Virat Kohli's captaincy is characterized as proactive, taking bold decisions and leading the team by example.

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Virat Kohli has been the subject of much media scrutiny and criticism in the early stages of his career.

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Virat Kohli was often portrayed as a brash and arrogant individual, eliciting mixed reactions from fans, critics and former cricketers alike.

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In contrast to certain former Indian cricketers who have exhibited an inclination towards excessive politeness and reticence, Virat Kohli is widely regarded as a self-assured and confident individual who embodies his combative demeanor both on and off the cricket field.

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Virat Kohli has stated that he tried to mirror Tendulkar's style of batting, imitating his shots and attempting to hit sixes in a similar manner.

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Virat Kohli has been lauded as the "new king of world cricket" by Dean Jones, a former Australian cricketer.

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Virat Kohli, who played alongside Tendulkar in the team, honoured him by presenting him with a sacred thread that had been gifted to him by his late father.

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In 2008, Virat Kohli was approached by sports agent Bunty Sajdeh of Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment after his notable performance in the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

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In 2017, Virat Kohli entered into a notable endorsement agreement with Puma that spanned over eight years and was estimated to be worth around 1.1 billion.

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Virat Kohli is currently recognized as the most followed Asian individual on the social media platform Instagram, boasting over 237 million followers on the platform.

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Virat Kohli has gained international acclaim for his athletic achievements and widespread popularity, earning a prominent place among the world's most renowned athletes, as per ESPN.

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In 2017, Virat Kohli was recognized by Forbes as the seventh "Most Valuable Brand among Athletes", surpassing renowned sports figures such as Lionel Messi, Rory McIlroy, and Stephen Curry, with a brand estimation of $14.5 million.

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In 2019, Virat Kohli was the only cricketer included in Forbes' list of "World's 100 Highest-Paid Athletes".

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Virat Kohli was ranked 100th on the list, with earnings estimated at $25 million, with $21 million being procured through endorsements, and the remainder from salary and tournament winnings.

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Furthermore, in March 2019, Virat Kohli was named the brand ambassador of the mobile esports platform, Mobile Premier League.

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Virat Kohli's earning potential continued to climb, and in 2020, he attained the 66th spot in Forbes compilation of the top 100 highest-paid athletes in the world for the year 2020, with estimated earnings exceeding $26 million.

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In 2012, Virat Kohli was recognized as one of the best-dressed men by the fashion magazine GQ, appearing on their annual list alongside prominent figures such as Barack Obama.

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In 2019, on the eleventh anniversary of his international debut, Virat Kohli was honoured with a stand named after him at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi, making him the youngest cricketer to receive such a recognition.

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In 2018, Virat Kohli disclosed that he had made the decision to adopt a vegetarian diet in an effort to alleviate the symptoms of a cervical spine issue caused by elevated levels of uric acid.

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Virat Kohli made a conscious effort to abstain from consuming meat, as part of his regimen for maintaining optimal health.

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Virat Kohli has since clarified that his dietary choices do not align with a vegan lifestyle and he continues to consume dairy products.

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Virat Kohli is widely recognized for his physical fitness and intense training regimen.

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Virat Kohli has been an advocate of leading a healthy lifestyle, which involves regular exercise and a nutritious diet.

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Virat Kohli has publicly avowed his reliance upon various lucky charms and rituals that he feels serve to bring him good fortune on the cricket field.

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Furthermore, Virat Kohli has been observed sporting a kara, a traditional bangle often worn for religious or spiritual purposes, on his right arm since 2012.

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Virat Kohli has tattoos of the sacred syllable "Om" and the names of his parents, Prem and Saroj.

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Virat Kohli invested in Indian Super League club FC Goa, which he co-owned as of 2014, reflects his ambition to support and cultivate the growth of football in India.

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In November 2014, Virat Kohli partnered with Anjana Reddy's Universal Sportsbiz to launch the youth fashion brand WROGN.

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Additionally, in late 2014, Virat Kohli became a shareholder and brand ambassador for the London-based social networking venture "Sport Convo".

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Virat Kohli's involvement aimed to promote and raise awareness of the platform, which was focused on providing a space for sports fans to connect and engage with one another.

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In 2015, Virat Kohli invested a sum of 900 million towards the establishment of a chain of health clubs and fitness centers throughout the Indian territory.

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Virat Kohli joined forces with Stepathlon Lifestyle to launch Stepathlon Kids.

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In 2017, Virat Kohli entered into a partnership with the German sportswear brand, Puma, to launch his athletic lifestyle brand, One8.

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That same year, Virat Kohli established Nueva, a fine dining establishment located in New Delhi.

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Virat Kohli established One8 Commune, a chain of restaurant-bars that offer a modern and sophisticated ambiance that appeals to a diverse age range.

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Virat Kohli is dedicated to creating a brighter future for children by implementing sports-based programs and providing them with necessary resources, leveraging his connections and partnerships to uplift marginalized segments of society.

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Virat Kohli's foundation has organized several charity events to raise funds for its causes, including football matches featuring prominent Indian cricketers and Bollywood actors.

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In 2016, the Virat Kohli Foundation entered into a partnership with Smile Foundation to promote the empowerment of underprivileged children and young people.

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In 2017, Virat Kohli established the Athlete Development Programme as a platform for nurturing and supporting aspiring young athletes.

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Virat Kohli holds a prominent place in the annals of Indian cricket.

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Virat Kohli has the distinction of being the only cricketer to have been named the Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup on two separate occasions, in 2014 and 2016.

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Furthermore, in international cricket, Virat Kohli has amassed 75 centuries, second only to Sachin Tendulkar's 100 centuries.

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In 2018, Virat Kohli set a record, becoming the first player to score 1,000 ODI runs in 11 innings in a calendar year.