Virat Kohli Birthday: The King of Records and the Era of Indian Cricket

Virat Kohli Birthday:  Virat Kohli, former captain of the Indian cricket team and one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era, is celebrating his 37th birthday today (November 5, 2025). In a career spanning more than two decades, Virat has achieved such a milestone that his name has been etched with the monikers "Run Machine," "King Kohli," and "Modern Legend."

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 Journey from the beginning to the peak (Virat Kohli Birthday)

Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi. A cricket fanatic since childhood, he began training at the West Delhi Cricket Academy at the age of nine. Coach Rajkumar Sharma recognized and nurtured his extraordinary talent. In 2008, he led India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup and made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka that same year. He never looked back.

 A flurry of records – the run machine

Fastest to 13,000 runs in ODIs

Virat Kohli reached 13,000 runs in just his 278th ODI against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup – becoming the fastest batsman in the world to do so. He broke the record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who reached the milestone in 321 matches.

 Most centuries in ODIs – 50

Virat Kohli has 50 ODI centuries, a world record. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar (49 centuries) during the 2023 World Cup to become the "King of ODIs."

 Second most half centuries in T20Is

Virat may have retired from T20 International cricket, but he has 39 half-centuries to his name – the second best record after Babar Azam.

Excellent figures in Test cricket too

By the time he retired from Test cricket in 2024, Virat Kohli had scored 8,848 runs in 111 Tests, including 29 centuries and 30 half-centuries. His batting average was 49.15, which is considered outstanding in any era.

 The 'Virat' chapter of captaincy and leadership

Virat Kohli captained the Indian team from 2014 to 2022. During this time, he led India to historic victories abroad.

• Test series win in Australia (2018–19)

• Great performance in England

• And gave a new aggressive identity to Team India.

Although Kohli does not have any ICC trophy to his name, under his captaincy India has set a new standard of competitiveness in every format.

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 Personal life and inspiration

Virat Kohli married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in 2017. They have two children—daughter Vamika and son Akay—with whom Virat is known as a consummate family man. His passion for fitness has inspired both cricketers and young people. He ushered in a fitness culture in Indian cricket, revolutionizing the team's athletic capabilities.

Brand and Net Worth

Virat Kohli is not just a player but a global brand.

• His net worth is more than Rs 1050 crore.

• He is the ambassador of many brands like Puma, Audi, MRF, Tissot, Myntra, Blue Tribe Foods.

• He also owns companies like One8 by Puma and Wrogn.

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family background

Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi to a Punjabi family. His father, Prem Kohli, was a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, was a homemaker. He has an elder sister, Bhavana, and an elder brother, Vikas. Virat was very close to his father since childhood, but his father's death in 2006 was the biggest blow to his life. Virat said in an interview, "My father taught me that there's no shortcut in life like hard work. The day he passed away, I learned that I had to fight for my dreams alone." After his father's death, Virat took responsibility for his family and fulfilled his dream through cricket.

Meeting and marrying Anushka Sharma

Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma met during a commercial shoot in 2013. Initially, they became good friends, but this friendship gradually blossomed into love. Their relationship became a media hot spot, but they always handled it with dignity. After dating for four years, they married on December 11, 2017, in a private ceremony in Tuscany, Italy. The wedding was beautiful and simple, creating a stir on social media. After the wedding, Virat said, "Anushka is my strength. She is the anchor of my life, the one who supports me through every difficulty."

The joy of becoming parents

On January 11, 2021, Virat and Anushka welcomed their daughter, Vamika Kohli Sharma. They then welcomed their son, Akay Kohli, in February 2024. Both are very careful about their children's privacy and never share their faces publicly. Both Virat and Anushka are very particular about their children's upbringing. Virat says, "I want my children to know that Papa is not just a cricketer, but a good human being."

Virat Kohli congratulates Indian team on Women's World Cup win

FAQs

Q1. When and where was Virat Kohli born?

Ans: Virat Kohli was born in Delhi on November 5, 1988. He belongs to a Punjabi family.

Q2. Who are Virat Kohli's parents?

Ans: His father's name was Prem Kohli, who was a criminal lawyer, and his mother Saroj Kohli is a housewife.

Q3. Who is Virat Kohli's wife?

Answer: Virat Kohli's wife is Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The two married on December 11, 2017.

Q4. How many children do Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have?

Ans: They have two children – daughter  Vamika Kohli Sharma (born 2021) and son Akay Kohli (born 2024) .

Q5. How did Virat Kohli meet his wife, Anushka Sharma?

Answer: The two first met during the shooting of a TV commercial in 2013. From there, their friendship blossomed into love.

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