One of the best cricketers, Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India, and in 2012, he received the ICC ODI Player of the Year Award. The Indian Government presented him with the Arjuna Award in 2013 and the Padma Shri Award in 2017. His first appearance was against Sri Lanka in an ODI on August 18, 2008, in a Test on June 20, 2011, in Kingston, and in a T20 match against Zimbabwe on June 12, 2010, in Harare.
Virat Kohli Profile
Real Name | Virat Kohli |
Nickname | Chikoo |
Profession | Indian Cricketer (Batsman) |
Famous For | Cricket |
Virat Kohli’s Personal Life
Date of Birth/Birthday | 5 November 1988 |
Age | 19 Years (As of 2018) |
Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Hometown | Delhi |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hindu |
Zodiac Sign/Star Sign | Scorpion |
Debut | ODI: 18 August 2008 Against Sri Lanka at Dambulla Test: 20 June 2011 Against West Indies at Kingston T20: 12 June 2010 Against Zimbabwe At Harare |
Virat Kohli Height, Weight
Height | in Feet-Inches – 5’ 9” in meters – 1.75 m in centimeters – 175 cm |
Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms – 69 kg |
Body Measurements | 40 Inches Chest 30 Inches Waist 14 Inches Biceps |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Virat Kohli Family Members
Father | Pream Kohli |
Mother | Saroj Kohli |
Brother | Vikas Kohli |
Sister | Bhawna Kohli Dhingra |
Wife/Spouse | Anushka Sharma |
Children | Son: N/A Daughter: N/A |
Marital Status
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Anushka Sharma |
Current Relationship Status | Married |
Virat Kohli Education
Educational Qualification | 12th Pass |
School | Vishal Bharti Public School, Delhi |
College/ University | N/A |
Virat Kohli Favorites Things
Favorite Cricketers | Batsman: Schin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, Shane Watson, David Warner, Joe Root, Herschelle Gibbs Bowler: Shane Warne |
Favorite Actors | Amir Khan, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr. |
Favorite Actresses | Penelope Cruz, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif |
Cricket Ground | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia |
Cricket Commentator | Harsha Bhogle |
Favorite Food | Salmon, Sushi, Lamb Chops |
Favorite Movies | Bollywood: Border, Jo Jeeta Wohe Sikandar, Ishq, 3 Idiot Hollywood: Rocky 4, Iron Man, Southpaw |
Favorite Songs | N/A |
Food Habit | Healthy |
Hobbies | Workout, Travelling, Singing, Dancing |
Virat Kohli’s Net worth
Net Worth | Rs. 400 Crore |
Salary / Income | Rs. 228.09 Crore/annum |
Some Other Additional Facts About Virat Kohli
- His nickname ‘Chikoo’ was given by his Delhi State coach Ajit Chaudhary in his childhood days.
- In 2006, his father died of a brain stroke, but the very next day after his father’s death, he played a match-saving knock for Delhi against Karnataka, where he scored 90 runs.
- He is scared of heights.
- He always wears black wristbands for superstitious reasons.
- He won the ICC ODI player of the Year Award in 2012.
- He was given the Arjuna Award 2013 and Padma Shri Award 2017 by the Governments of India.
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