Dive into the world of Indian cricket and discover 50 amazing facts about Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
Virat Kohli is one of the most recognizable faces in the world of cricket, a sport that is followed by millions of people across the globe. The Indian cricketer has made a name for himself through his incredible performance on the field and his charismatic personality off it. Kohli's statistics are simply phenomenal, and he is widely considered to be one of the greatest batsmen of all time. In this article, we take a closer look at 50 fascinating facts about the Indian cricket captain.
1. Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian cricket team.
2. Born on November 5, 1988 in Delhi, India.
3. Kohli is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and is known for his aggressive batting style.
4. He is the fastest player to reach 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
5. Kohli holds the record for the most number of centuries in a calendar year in ODIs.
6. He is the first Indian cricketer to score three consecutive centuries in ODIs.
7. Kohli has won several awards and accolades, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2017.
8. He made his international debut in August 2008, playing against Sri Lanka.
9. Kohli made his Test debut in June 2011 against the West Indies.
10. He was named the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team in 2012 and was made the captain in 2017.
11. Kohli has led India to several victories, including the 2017 Champions Trophy title.
12. He has a total of 70 international centuries to his name.
13. Kohli is the fastest player to score 20,000 international runs across all formats.
14. He is the only player to average more than 50 in all three formats of the game.
15. Kohli is the first player in the world to surpass 900 rating points in ODIs.
16. He is the only player in the world to have won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, ICC ODI Player of the Year, and ICC World ODI XI in the same year (2017).
17. Kohli is the first Indian batsman to score a hundred in his first match as a Test captain.
18. He is the fastest Indian to reach 1000, 5000, and 10000 runs in ODIs.
19. Kohli is the first player to score five consecutive 50+ scores in T20Is.
20. He is the fastest player to reach 4000 runs in T20Is.
21. Kohli has been awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2013 by the government of India.
22. He has also been honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2017.
23. Kohli is the brand ambassador for several leading brands such as Pepsi, Audi, and Tissot.
24. He is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team FC Goa.
25. Kohli is married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.
26. He is a fitness enthusiast and is known for his rigorous workout regimen.
27. Kohli has a tattoo of a sword on his right arm, which represents his warrior spirit.
28. He is a fan of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and is often seen wearing his jersey.
29. Kohli is a vegetarian and is actively involved in animal welfare activities.
30. He is a co-founder of the Virat Kohli Foundation, which focuses on underprivileged children.
31. Kohli is known for his charity work and has made significant contributions to various causes.
32. He is a keen supporter of wildlife conservation and has launched his own line of sustainable fashion products.
33. Kohli is an avid traveler and loves to explore new countries and cultures.
34. He is also a car collector and owns several luxury cars, including an Audi R8 .
35. Kohli is the only Indian cricketer to have been ranked as the world's top-ranked ODI batsman for four years in a row (2015-2018).
36. He has been named the Captain of the ICC ODI Team of the Year three times (2016, 2017, 2018).
37. Kohli is the fastest player to score 1000 runs in T20Is.
38. He is the only player to hit four double centuries in four consecutive Test series.
39. Kohli has been named the Man of the Match in international cricket a record 26 times.
40. He has been named the Man of the Series in international cricket a record 9 times.
41. Kohli is the fastest player to reach 3000 runs in T20Is.
42. He has scored the most runs by an Indian in a calendar year in ODIs.
43. Kohli is the fastest player to reach 6000 runs in T20Is.
44. He is the fastest player to reach 15,000 international runs across all formats.
45. Kohli is the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in T20Is.
46. He is the fastest player to reach 2500 runs in T20Is.
47. Kohli is the fastest player to reach 1000 runs in T20Is for India.
48. Kohli is the fastest player to reach 3500 runs in T20Is.
49. Kohli has scored the most centuries by an Indian in T20Is.
50. Kohli is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time and is widely regarded as a cricketing legend.
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