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

Virat Kohli, former captain of the Indian cricket team, celebrates his 37th birthday on November 5, 2025 Known as "Run Machine" and "King Kohli," he is one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era.

Kohli's cricket journey began at a young age, training at the West Delhi Cricket Academy He led India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup in 2008 and made his ODI debut the same year.

Virat holds numerous records, including being the fastest to 13,000 ODI runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record He boasts 50 ODI centuries, the most in the world, and impressive figures in Test cricket with 8,848 runs.

As a captain from 2014 to 2022, Kohli led India to significant victories, including a historic Test series win in Australia and strong performances in England, setting new competitive standards for the team

Off the field, Kohli is known for his fitness passion, inspiring a fitness culture in Indian cricket He is a global brand ambassador and has a net worth exceeding Rs 1050 crore.

Virat married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in 2017 They have two children, daughter Vamika and son Akay, and are known for valuing their family's privacy.

Kohli's personal life is marked by the influence of his father, Prem Kohli, whose death in 2006 was a significant turning point Virat credits his father for instilling the value of hard work.

His relationship with Anushka Sharma, which began during a commercial shoot in 2013, evolved from friendship to marriage They are regarded as a prominent couple, handling media attention with dignity.