Virat Kohli, the greatest batsman of this era, is an impeccable cricketer for whom run scoring is almost a cake walk. Every time he walks into the field with his cricketing gear on he looks determined and focused.
The hunger to be the greatest of all time and the best batsman in the world makes him even more special as he is always thriving for more. The current Indian captain is ranked as the numero uno batsman in 50 overs format and number 2 in the Test format. He has been a holder of a unique record which states that he is the only batsman in the world to average above 50 in all the three formats of the game at the same time. His sheer dominance in every form of cricket is something worth watching and the Delhi boy is always looking to better his performance with every game he plays.
Nickname: | Cheeku |
Profession: | Cricketer |
Biography | |
Autobiography: | NA |
Biopic: | NA |
Physical Appearance | |
Height (approx.): | 175 cm |
Weight (approx.): | 72 kg |
Eye Colour: | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour: | Black |
Tattoos: | On his arms |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth: | 5th November 1988 |
Age (as on 2017): | 29 years |
Birth Place: | New Delhi (India) |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: | Scorpio |
Nationality: | Indian |
School: | Vishal Bharti Public School, Delhi Saviour Convent Senior Secondary School, Paschim Vihar, Delhi |
College: | NA |
Educational Qualifications: | 12th Standard |
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Family | |
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Father: | Late Prem Kohli |
Mother: | Saroj Kohli |
Sister: | Bhawna Kohli (Elder)
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Brother: | Vikas Kohli (Elder) |
Coach/Mentor: | Raj Kumar Sharma |
Religion: | Hinduism |
Address: | DLF City Phase-1, Block-c, Gurugram (Haryana) |
Cricket Career | |
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International Debut: | |
Test: | 20 Jun 2011 vs West Indies at Kingston |
ODI: | 18 Aug 2008 vs Sri Lanka at Dambulla |
T20: | 12 Jun 2010 vs Zimbabwe at Harare |
Jersey Number: | #18 (International, IPL) |
Domestic/State Team: | Delhi, India Red, Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Nature on field: | Aggressive |
Likes to play against: | Australia and Pakistan |
Favourite Shot: | Cover Drive |
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Preferences | |
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Hobbies: | Workout, Travelling, Singing, Dancing etc. |
Likes: | Watching Roger Federer play, besides Cricket he loves to play Football and Tennis, Loves to drive cars, having Sushi(meal), catching up with old friends etc. |
Dislikes: | Does not like to sit idle for a long period of time, don’t like too many guests at home. |
Favourite Batsmen: | Herschelle Gibbs, Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, Shane Watson, Joe Root. |
Favourite Bowlers: | Shane Warne |
Favourite Cricket Ground: | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia |
Favourite Cricket Commentator: | Harsha Bhogle |
Favourite Food: | Solomon, Sushi, Lamb Chops |
Favourite Actors/Actresses: | Aamir Khan, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr. /Penelope Cruz, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif |
Favourite Films | |
Bollywood: | Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander, Ishq, 3 Idiots, Border, |
Hollywood: | Rocky4, Iron Man, Southpaw |
Favourite Musicians/Singers: | Asrar, Eminem |
Favourite TV Shows: | Homeland, Narcos, Breaking Bad |
Favourite Car: | Aston Martin |
Favourite Book: | Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda |
Style Quotient | |
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Cars Collection: | Audi Q7, Audi S6, Audi R8V10, Audi R8 LMX, Audi A8L W12 Quattro, Toyota Fortuner |
Girlfriends, Spouse and Children | |
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Marital Status: | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends: | Sarah-Jane Dias (Actress, rumour), Sanjana (Model, rumour), Tamannaah Bhatia (Actress, rumour), Izabelle Leite (Brazilian Model, rumour), Anushka Sharma (Actress) |
Wife/Spouse: | Anushka Sharma |
Marriage Date: | 11th December 2017 |
Children: | NA |
Earnings | |
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Retainer Fee: | Rs. 7 crore |
Test Fee: | Rs. 15 lakh |
ODI Fee: | Rs. 6 lakh |
T20 Fee: | Rs. 3 lakh |
IPL 11: | Rs. 17 Crore |
Net Worth: | Rs. 400 Crore |
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