The Great Cricketer Virat Kolhi - 10 Facts

Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India.

He is married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, and the couple has a daughter named Vamika.

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Kohli is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and has set numerous records in international cricket.

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He made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 2008 and has since played in all formats of the game.

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Kohli has scored over 12,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), making him the fastest player to reach this milestone.

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He has also scored over 7,500 runs in Test cricket and over 3,000 runs in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

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Kohli has won several awards for his cricketing achievements, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2017 and 2018.

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He is known for his aggressive and passionate style of play, both on and off the field.

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Kohli is also an entrepreneur and has launched his own brand of fitness centers called 'Chisel'.

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He is a professional cricketer and the current captain of the Indian national cricket team.

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