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Virat Kohli

2021-07-01T07:14:06Z

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===Personal life===
[[File:Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli at Vogue Beauty Awards.jpg|right|thumb|Kohli and Anushka Sharma at Vogue Awards]]
Kohli started dating [[Bollywood]] actress [[Anushka Sharma]] in 2013; the couple soon earned the [[supercouple#Celebrity|celebrity couple nickname]] "Virushka".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-ad-watch-video-4899286/|title=Finally! Anushka Sharma confesses love for Virat Kohli in this new TVC|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023230936/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-ad-watch-video-4899286/|archive-date=23 October 2017|date=21 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli's post supporting Anushka Sharma declared the 'Golden Tweet' of 2016|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Virat-Kohlis-post-supporting-Anushka-Sharma-declared-the-Golden-Tweet-of-2016/articleshow/55848486.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=8 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207192508/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Virat-Kohlis-post-supporting-Anushka-Sharma-declared-the-Golden-Tweet-of-2016/articleshow/55848486.cms|archive-date=7 December 2016}}</ref> Their relationship attracted substantial media attention, with persistent rumours and speculations in the media, as neither of the two publicly talked about it.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli swears by girlfriend Anushka, abuses HT journalist|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket-world-cup-2015/worldcup2015-topstories/virat-kohli-abuses-ht-journalist-covering-world-cup-hurls-expletives-/article1-1322655.aspx|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=29 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422065440/http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket-world-cup-2015/worldcup2015-topstories/virat-kohli-abuses-ht-journalist-covering-world-cup-hurls-expletives-/article1-1322655.aspx|archive-date=22 April 2015|date=3 March 2015}}</ref> The couple married on 11 December 2017 in a private ceremony in [[Florence]], Italy.<ref>{{cite news|title=It's official: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are married|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1581527/4-official-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-married/|date=11 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017|work=The Express Tribune|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212015758/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1581527/4-official-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-married/|archive-date=12 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli officially announces marriage to Anushka Sharma, Twitter goes berserk|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/story-JOqE1uBbeBrAjXJeac2KpK.html|date=11 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017|work=Hindustan Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212084301/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/story-JOqE1uBbeBrAjXJeac2KpK.html|archive-date=12 December 2017}}</ref> On 11 January 2021, they became parents to a baby girl, Vamika.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma blessed with baby girl|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/virat-kohli--anushka-sharma-blessed-with-baby-girl/story/427632.html|access-date=2021-01-13|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref>

In 2018, Kohli turned [[Veganism|vegan]] after facing a cervical spine issue caused by high [[uric acid]] levels because of which his stomach started pulling calcium from his bones and hence had to cut his meat intake.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Oct 7|first1=Indranil Basu / TNN / Updated|last2=2018|last3=Ist|first3=15:47|title=Virat Kohli: Captain Kohli turns vegan, feels it has improved his game {{!}} Cricket News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/captain-kohli-turns-vegan-feels-it-has-improved-his-game/articleshow/66103693.cms|access-date=2021-01-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday Captain: When Virat Kohli turned vegan and said bye-bye to meat and dairy products|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/cricket/happy-birthday-captain-when-virat-kohli-turned-vegan-and-said-bye-bye-to-meat-and-dairy-products|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Virat Kohli reveals reason behind turning into a vegan in Instagram live with Kevin Pietersen|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2020/apr/03/virat-kohli-reveals-reason-behind-turning-into-a-vegan-in-instagram-live-with-kevin-pietersen-2125181.html|access-date=2021-01-03|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Kohli has admitted that he is superstitious. He used to wear black [[wristbands]] as a cricket superstition; earlier, he used to wear the same pair of gloves with which he had "been scoring". Apart from a religious black thread, he has also been wearing a [[kara (Sikhism)|kara]] on his right arm since 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Cup 2015: Cricketers and their superstitions|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/india-in-australia/top-stories/World-Cup-2015-Cricketers-and-their-superstitions/articleshow/46466406.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=17 January 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326200126/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/india-in-australia/top-stories/World-Cup-2015-Cricketers-and-their-superstitions/articleshow/46466406.cms|archive-date=26 March 2017}}</ref>

==Career==
{{main|Virat Kohli's cricket career‎‎}}

==Playing style==
[[File:2015 CWC I v UAE 02-28 Kohli (03) (cropped).JPG|thumb|Kohli playing his famous flick shot in [[2015 Cricket World Cup|CWC 2015]]]]
Kohli is a naturally aggressive batsman<ref name="emerging">{{cite web|title=Emerging into his own|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/slvind/content/story/364033.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714191104/http://www.espncricinfo.com/slvind/content/story/364033.html|archive-date=14 July 2014|date=7 August 2008}}</ref> with strong technical skills.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohli says proper technique behind his quickfire tons|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684917.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160446/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684917.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=November 2013}}</ref> He usually bats at the no.3 position in ODI cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HowSTAT! ODI Cricket - Virat Kohli - Batting Analysis by Batting Position|url=http://www.howstat.com/cricket/statistics/players/PlayerPositions_ODI.asp?PlayerID=3600|website=www.howstat.com|access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref> He bats with a slightly open-chested stance<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohli, Pujara Caught in Mindfield?|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/news/Kohli-Pujara-Caught-in-Mindfield/2014/08/05/article2362164.ece|publisher=The New Indian Express|access-date=11 October 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101061103/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/news/Kohli-Pujara-Caught-in-Mindfield/2014/08/05/article2362164.ece|archive-date=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Murali Vijay: India let down by batsmen at Old Trafford|url=http://www.india.com/sports/virat-kohli-gautam-gambhir-murali-vijay-india-let-down-by-batsmen-at-old-trafford-113285/|publisher=india.com|access-date=11 October 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814230941/http://www.india.com/sports/virat-kohli-gautam-gambhir-murali-vijay-india-let-down-by-batsmen-at-old-trafford-113285/|archive-date=14 August 2014|date=7 August 2014}}</ref> and a strong bottom-hand grip,<ref>{{cite web|title=The Kohli method|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/581741.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=18 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213231058/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/581741.html|archive-date=13 December 2015|date=13 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Not getting into swing of things, Virat on his knees|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140811/sports.htm#1|work=The Tribune|access-date=18 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070834/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140811/sports.htm#1|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> and is said to have quick footwork.<ref>{{cite web|title=Technical, knock-out|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/technical-knock-out/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=11 October 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011022750/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/technical-knock-out/|archive-date=11 October 2014|date=12 September 2014}}</ref> He is known for his wide range of shots, ability to pace an innings and batting under pressure.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohli sharpened under pressure|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/world-t20/content/story/734917.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717035612/http://www.espncricinfo.com/world-t20/content/story/734917.html|archive-date=17 July 2014|date=4 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli: India batsman has talent, temperament and cricketing intelligence in droves|url=http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/12079/9248926/virat-kohli-india-batsman-has-talent-temperament-and-cricketing-intelligence-in-droves|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714144345/http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/12079/9248926/virat-kohli-india-batsman-has-talent-temperament-and-cricketing-intelligence-in-droves|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=India's Virat Kohli has swagger and substance to trouble England|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jul/05/india-virat-kohli-england-batsman-cricket|access-date=9 July 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709045151/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jul/05/india-virat-kohli-england-batsman-cricket|archive-date=9 July 2014|date=5 July 2014|last1=Wilson|first1=Andy}}</ref> He is strong through the mid-wicket and cover region.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli: The flag-bearer of Indian cricket|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/222814-virat-kohli-the-flag-bearer-of-indian-cricket|publisher=NDTV|access-date=8 August 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810142800/http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/222814-virat-kohli-the-flag-bearer-of-indian-cricket|archive-date=10 August 2014}}</ref> He has said that the [[Drive (cricket)|cover drive]] is his favourite shot, while also saying that the [[Batting (cricket)#Flick|flick shot]] comes naturally to him.<ref name="thisis" /> He does not play the [[Batting (cricket)#Sweep|sweep shot]] often, being called "not a natural sweeper of the cricket ball".<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohli rises, India go down|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/68783/kohli-rises-india-go-down|publisher=Cricbuzz|access-date=6 June 2015}}</ref> His teammates have praised his confidence, commitment, focus and work ethics.<ref>{{cite web|title=What Kohli taught Yuvraj|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/560815.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714150026/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/560815.html|archive-date=14 July 2014|date=11 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli is pure class - A.B. de Villiers|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/virat-kohli-is-pure-class/article8574090.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200120/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/virat-kohli-is-pure-class/article8574090.ece|archive-date=3 March 2018|date=8 May 2016|last1=Villiers|first1=A. b De}}</ref><ref name="bstd" /> Kohli is also known to be a "sharp" fielder.<ref>{{cite web|title=India seek comfort in youth|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/531613.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160329/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/531613.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=8 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Will Kohli get a fair deal?|url=https://cricket.yahoo.com/blogs/yahoo-cricket-columns/kohli-fair-deal-2.html|publisher=Yahoo! Cricket|access-date=26 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518091448/https://cricket.yahoo.com/blogs/yahoo-cricket-columns/kohli-fair-deal-2.html|archive-date=18 May 2015}}</ref>

Kohli is regarded as the best limited-overs batsmen in the world, especially while chasing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Another Kohli ton in a chase, another India win|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/654653.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 August 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160325/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/654653.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=24 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The champion of the chase|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684281.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 August 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160343/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684281.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=31 October 2013}}</ref> In ODIs, he averages around 69 in matches batting second as opposed to around 51 batting first.<ref name="odisummary">{{cite web|title=Statistics / Statsguru / V Kohli / One-Day Internationals|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/253802.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919205330/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/253802.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting|archive-date=19 September 2015}}</ref> 26 of his 43 ODI hundreds have come in run-chases and he holds the record for most hundreds batting second.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statistics / Statsguru / One-Day Internationals / Batting records|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;innings_number=2;orderby=hundreds;size=100;template=results;type=batting|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217232306/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats|archive-date=17 February 2015}}</ref> Regarding his impressive record batting second, Kohli has said "I love the whole situation that comes with chasing. I like the challenge of testing myself, figuring out how to rotate strike, when to hit a boundary."<ref name="thisis" />

Kohli is often compared to Sachin Tendulkar, due to their similar styles of batting, and sometimes referred to as Tendulkar's "successor".<ref name=king>{{cite web|title=The king and his heir|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/685039.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708194251/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/685039.html|archive-date=8 July 2014|date=3 November 2013}}</ref><ref name=donald>{{cite web|title=Kohli makes a Tendulkar-like ton|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/701693.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160359/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/701693.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=18 December 2013}}</ref> Many former cricketers expect Kohli to break Tendulkar's batting records.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gavaskar expects Kohli to surpass Tendulkar in ODIs|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684773.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160422/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684773.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli can break Sachin Tendulkar's record: Chetan Chauhan|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/220105-virat-kohli-can-break-sachin-tendulkars-record-chetan-chauhan|publisher=NDTV|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131203149/http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/220105-virat-kohli-can-break-sachin-tendulkars-record-chetan-chauhan|archive-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> Kohli has stated that growing up his idol and role model was Tendulkar and that as a kid he "tried to copy the shots [Tendulkar] played and hit sixes the way he used to hit them."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kohli|first1=Virat|title=Sachin was my idol and role-model|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/sachin-was-my-idol-and-rolemodel/article5580557.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 August 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626031255/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/sachin-was-my-idol-and-rolemodel/article5580557.ece|archive-date=26 June 2014|date=15 January 2014}}</ref> Former West Indies great Vivian Richards, who is regarded as the most destructive batsman in cricket, stated that Kohli reminds him of himself. In early 2015, Richards said Kohli was "already legendary" in the ODI format,<ref>{{cite news|title=Kohli already {{sic|a ODI|hide=yes}} batting legend: Richards|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-already-a-odi-batting-legend-richards/article6852325.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=1 June 2015|date=3 February 2015}}</ref> while former Australian cricketer Dean Jones called Kohli the "new king of world cricket".<ref>{{cite web|title=Combative Virat Kohli represents new-age India: Dean Jones|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/combative-virat-kohli-represents-new-age-india-dean-jones|publisher=Sportskeeda|access-date=2 January 2015|date=2 January 2015}}</ref> Kohli is noted for his on-field aggression and was described in the media as "brash" and "arrogant" during his early career.<ref name="bstd">{{cite news|title=Why Virat Kohli is who he is|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/why-virat-kohli-is-who-he-is-113110800588_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423205633/http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/why-virat-kohli-is-who-he-is-113110800588_1.html|archive-date=23 April 2015|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=8 November 2013|last1=Sharma|first1=Aabhas}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Rise and Rise of Virat Kohli|url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/virat-kohli|publisher=Verve Magazine|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404122904/http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/virat-kohli|archive-date=4 April 2015|date=21 June 2014}}</ref> He has got into confrontations with players and umpires on several occasions.<ref name="bstd" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Australia v India 2014: David Warner confrontation slammed by Indian media|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2014-david-warner-confrontation-slammed-by-indian-media/story-fn2mcu3x-1227154787433|publisher=Fox Sports AU|access-date=1 June 2015|date=12 December 2014}}</ref> While many former cricketers have backed his aggressive attitude,<ref>{{cite web|title=Vivian Richards Backs Virat Kohli's Aggressive Attitude|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235409-vivian-richards-backs-virat-kohli-s-aggressive-attitude|publisher=NDTV|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709035104/http://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235409-vivian-richards-backs-virat-kohli-s-aggressive-attitude|archive-date=9 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shastri strongly defends Kohli's aggressive attitude|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/shastri-strongly-defends-kohli-s-aggressive-attitude-115010400324_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143532/http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/shastri-strongly-defends-kohli-s-aggressive-attitude-115010400324_1.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=4 January 2015|last1=India|first1=Press Trust of}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=For me what matters are runs that Virat Kohli scores: Sourav Ganguly|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/For-me-what-matters-are-runs-that-Virat-Kohli-scores-Sourav-Ganguly/articleshow/47192449.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514210605/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/For-me-what-matters-are-runs-that-Virat-Kohli-scores-Sourav-Ganguly/articleshow/47192449.cms|archive-date=14 May 2015}}</ref> some have criticised it.<ref name="bstd" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli Aggression Can be Counter-Productive for India in Australia: Sunil Gavaskar|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235223-virat-kohli-aggression-can-be-counter-productive-for-india-in-australia-sunil-gavaskar|publisher=NDTV|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219032733/http://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235223-virat-kohli-aggression-can-be-counter-productive-for-india-in-australia-sunil-gavaskar|archive-date=19 February 2015}}</ref> In 2012, Kohli had stated that he tries to limit his aggressive behaviour but "the build-up and the pressure or the special occasions make it tough to control the aggression."<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoni tells me not to cross the line of aggression: Kohli|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/Dhoni-tells-me-not-to-cross-the-line-of-aggression-Kohli/articleshow/13998095.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/Dhoni-tells-me-not-to-cross-the-line-of-aggression-Kohli/articleshow/13998095.cms|archive-date=3 March 2018}}</ref>

In September 2018, West Indies legend Brian Lara, who was in New York as a part of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour, picked Kohli as one of the best batsmen in the world, alongside England captain Joe Root.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/england-vs-india-2018/india-vs-england-virat-kohli-joe-root-are-best-batsmen-in-the-world-says-brian-lara-1912432|title=India vs England: Virat Kohli, Joe Root Are Best Batsmen In The World, Says Brian Lara | Cricket News|website=NDTVSports.com}}</ref>{{clear left}}

==Outside cricket==

===Personal life===
===Commercial investments===
According to Kohli, football is his second favourite sport.<ref name=isl>{{cite web|title=ISL: Virat Kohli starts a new innings as FC Goa co-owner|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/isl-virat-kohli-starts-a-new-innings-as-fc-goa-co-owner/15630166|publisher=Mid Day|access-date=5 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925004011/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/isl-virat-kohli-starts-a-new-innings-as-fc-goa-co-owner/15630166|archive-date=25 September 2014|date=24 September 2014}}</ref> In 2014, Kohli became a co-owner of [[Indian Super League]] club [[FC Goa]]. He stated that he invested in the club with the "keenness of football" and because he "wanted football to grow in India".<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli: 25, Cricket star, co-owner of ISL team FC Goa|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/virat-kohli-25-cricket-star-co-owner-of-isl-team-fc-goa/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=5 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629143639/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/virat-kohli-25-cricket-star-co-owner-of-isl-team-fc-goa/|archive-date=29 June 2015|date=23 September 2014}}</ref> He added, "It's a business venture for me for the future. Cricket's not going to last forever and I'm keeping all my options open after retirement."<ref name=isl/>

In September 2015, Kohli became a co-owner of the [[International Premier Tennis League]] franchise [[UAE Royals]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Kohli becomes co-owner of UAE Royals|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-becomes-coowner-of-uae-royals/article7638986.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=16 September 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200120/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-becomes-coowner-of-uae-royals/article7638986.ece|archive-date=3 March 2018|date=10 September 2015}}</ref> and, in December that year, became a co-owner of the [[JSW Group|JSW]]-owned Bengaluru Yodhas franchise in [[Pro Wrestling League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli becomes co-owner of PWL franchise Bengaluru Yodhas|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/wrestling/Virat-Kohli-becomes-co-owner-of-PWL-franchise-Bengaluru-Yodhas/articleshow/50122996.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321030709/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/wrestling/Virat-Kohli-becomes-co-owner-of-PWL-franchise-Bengaluru-Yodhas/articleshow/50122996.cms|archive-date=21 March 2016}}</ref>

In November 2014, Kohli and Anjana Reddy's Universal Sportsbiz (USPL) launched a youth fashion brand WROGN.{{efn|It redirects to WROGN not to be confused with Wrong|notes}} The brand started to produce men's casual wear clothing in 2015 and has tied up with [[Myntra]] and [[Shopper's Stop]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli takes a 'WROGN' turn|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/virat-kohli-takes-a-wrogn-turn/articleshow/45228555.cms|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=28 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328190153/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/virat-kohli-takes-a-wrogn-turn/articleshow/45228555.cms|archive-date=28 March 2015|date=21 November 2014|last1=Menon|first1=Rashmi}}</ref> In late 2014, Kohli was announced as a shareholder and brand ambassador of the social networking venture 'Sport Convo' based in [[London]].

In 2015, Kohli invested {{INRConvert|900|m}} to start a chain of gyms and fitness centres across the country. Launched under the name Chisel, the chain of gyms is jointly owned by Kohli, Chisel India and CSE (Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment), the agency which manages Kohli's commercial interests.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli to invest Rs 90cr, set up chain of gyms|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Virat-Kohli-to-invest-Rs-90cr-set-up-chain-of-gyms/articleshow/46994068.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=5 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426091215/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Virat-Kohli-to-invest-Rs-90cr-set-up-chain-of-gyms/articleshow/46994068.cms|archive-date=26 April 2015}}</ref> In 2016, Kohli started Stepathlon Kids, a children fitness venture, in partnership with Stepathlon Lifestyle.<ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli promotes a healthy lifestyle; launches Stepathlon Kids|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/virat-kohli-promotes-a-healthy-lifestyle-launches-stepathlon-kids-116062800919_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=20 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803065322/http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/virat-kohli-promotes-a-healthy-lifestyle-launches-stepathlon-kids-116062800919_1.html|archive-date=3 August 2016|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=28 June 2016|last1=Malvania|first1=Urvi}}</ref>

In March 2021, Kohli becomes first Asian celebrity to have 100 million followers on [[Instagram]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Virat Kohli becomes first Asian celebrity to have 100 million followers on Instagram|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-becomes-first-asian-celebrity-to-have-100-million-followers-on-instagram-7210415/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

===Endorsements===
Kohli was signed up by [[sports agent]] Bunty Sajdeh of Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment after the 2008 Under-19 World Cup. Sajdeh recalls, "I didn’t go after them after they became stars. In fact, I watched Virat at the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. I was mighty impressed with his attitude and the way he was marshalling his team. He had that spark. And I told [[Yuvraj Singh|Yuvi]] to set up the meeting."<ref name=jerry/> Sajdeh manages Kohli's endorsement deals, along with those of other Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Murali Vijay. It was reported in 2013 that Kohli's brand endorsements were worth over {{INRConvert|1|b}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brand Virat Kohli is now worth Rs 100 crore|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/brand-virat-kohli-is-now-worth-rs-100-crore/1089766/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=24 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222151949/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/brand-virat-kohli-is-now-worth-rs-100-crore/1089766/|archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> His bat deal with [[MRF Limited|MRF]] is said to be the costliest deal in Indian cricket history.<ref name=jerry>{{cite web|title=You can call him Jerry Maguire|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-you-can-call-him-jerry-maguire-1924003|publisher=DNA India|access-date=28 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506210508/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-you-can-call-him-jerry-maguire-1924003|archive-date=6 May 2015|date=24 November 2013}}</ref> In 2017, he signed an eight-year endorsement deal with [[Puma SE|Puma]] worth about {{INRConvert|1.1|b}}, becoming the first Indian sportsperson to sign a {{INRConvert|1|b}} deal with a brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli strikes Rs 100-crore deal with Puma|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/virat-kohli-strikes-rs-100-crore-deal-with-puma/articleshow/57243206.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=20 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220091647/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/virat-kohli-strikes-rs-100-crore-deal-with-puma/articleshow/57243206.cms|archive-date=20 February 2017}}</ref>

In 2014, [[American Appraisal]] estimated Kohli's brand value at {{USD}}56.4 million placing him fourth on the list of India's most valued celebrity brands.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brand wars: SRK, Ranbir worth more than $100 mn but Virat Kohli kicks Salman's ass|url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/money/brand-wars-srk-ranbir-worth-more-than-100-mn-but-virat-kohli-kicks-salmans-ass-1995397.html|publisher=Firstpost|access-date=24 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151217201226/http://www.firstpost.com/business/money/brand-wars-srk-ranbir-worth-more-than-100-mn-but-virat-kohli-kicks-salmans-ass-1995397.html|archive-date=17 December 2015}}</ref> The same year, UK-based magazine ''[[SportsPro]]'' rated Kohli as the second most marketable athlete in the world behind only [[Lewis Hamilton]], placing him above the likes of [[Cristiano Ronaldo]], [[Lionel Messi]] and [[Usain Bolt]].<ref name=market>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli only Indian in SportsPro's 'most marketable athlete' list|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-05-20/news/49974897_1_list-andy-murray-novak-djokovic|publisher=Economic Times|access-date=12 May 2015}}</ref> In an October 2016 report by [[Duff & Phelps]] on India's most valued celebrity brands, Kohli's brand value was estimated to be {{USD}}92 million, second only to that of Bollywood actor [[Shah Rukh Khan]].<ref name=brandsecond>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli's brand value is worth $92 million, second only to Shah Rukh Khan|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/virat-kohli-s-brand-value-is-worth-92-m-second-only-to-shahrukh-khan/story-GJW77Ns2pA72ocn9F514lN.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=20 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219221244/http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/virat-kohli-s-brand-value-is-worth-92-m-second-only-to-shahrukh-khan/story-GJW77Ns2pA72ocn9F514lN.html|archive-date=19 February 2017|date=17 February 2017}}</ref>

In 2017, Kohli was ranked 7th in the list released by ''[[Forbes]]'' as the Most Valuable Brand among athletes, ahead of sportspeople like [[Lionel Messi]], [[Rory McIlroy]] and [[Stephen Curry]], with an estimated brand value of $14.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brand Kohli beats Messi on Forbes top 10|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1124779.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109022608/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1124779.html|archive-date=9 November 2017|date=27 October 2017}}</ref> In 2018, Kohli was again listed 83 in the top 100 highest paid athletes in the world. In 2019, Kohli dropped 17 places to No. 100 on ''[[Forbes]]''{{'}} World's 100 Highest-Paid Athletes" list, making him the only Indian and the only cricketer to feature in that list. His earnings were estimated at about $25 million, earning $21 million from endorsements and the rest from salary and winnings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli is the only Indian on the Forbes World's Highest-Paid Athletes list—again|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/special/virat-kohli-is-the-only-indian-on-the-forbes-worlds-highestpaid-athletes-listmdash-again/53925/1|publisher=Forbes India|access-date=13 June 2019}}</ref>

In April 2021, Ahead of the [[2021 Indian Premier League|IPL]], [[Vivo (technology company)|Vivo]] signed Kohli as their brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web|title=virat kohli: Ahead of IPL, Vivo signs Virat Kohli as brand ambassador - The Economic Times|url=https://m-economictimes-com.cdn.amproject.org/v/s/m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/ahead-of-ipl-vivo-signs-virat-kohli-as-brand-ambassador/amp_articleshow/81948690.cms?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA==|access-date=2021-04-08|website=m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Vivo ropes in Virat Kohli as brand ambassador ahead of IPL 2021|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/vivo-ropes-in-virat-kohli-as-brand-ambassador-ahead-of-ipl-2021-121040700616_1.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Business Standard|language=en}}</ref>

===Charity===
[[File:Virat Kohli charity (cropped).jpg|215px|right|thumb|Kohli at a VKF charity event in June 2016]]
In March 2013, Kohli started a charity foundation called Virat Kohli Foundation (VKF). The organisation aims at helping underprivileged kids and conducts events to raise funds for the charity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli to start charity foundation for underprivileged kids|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Virat-Kohli-to-start-charity-foundation-for-underprivileged-kids/articleshow/19094868.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=31 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325034422/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Virat-Kohli-to-start-charity-foundation-for-underprivileged-kids/articleshow/19094868.cms|archive-date=25 March 2013}}</ref> According to Kohli, the foundation works with select [[NGO]]s to "create awareness, seek support and raise funds for the various causes they endorse and the philanthropic work they engage in."<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: Charity is a matter of personal passion, willingness and preference - Virat Kohli|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-interview-charity-is-a-matter-of-personal-passion-willingness-and-preference-virat-kohli-1987473|publisher=DNA India|access-date=31 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109010923/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-interview-charity-is-a-matter-of-personal-passion-willingness-and-preference-virat-kohli-1987473|archive-date=9 January 2015|date=12 May 2014}}</ref> In May 2014, [[eBay]] and [[Save the Children]] India conducted a charity auction with VKF, with its proceeds benefiting the education and healthcare of underprivileged children.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ebay and Save The Children setting up a charity auction with Virat Kohli|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ebay-and-save-the-children-setting-up-a-charity-auction-with-virat-kohli/articleshow/34818306.cms|publisher=The Economic Times|access-date=31 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030173426/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ebay-and-save-the-children-setting-up-a-charity-auction-with-virat-kohli/articleshow/34818306.cms|archive-date=30 October 2016}}</ref>

Kohli has captained the All Heart Football Club, owned by VKF, in charity football matches against All Stars Football Club, owned by [[Abhishek Bachchan]]'s Playing for Humanity. The matches, known as "Celebrity Clasico", feature cricketers playing for All Heart and Bollywood actors in the All Stars team, and are organized to generate funds for the two charity foundations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni to play charity match against Bollywood stars on June 4|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-to-play-charity-match-against-bollywood-stars-2829278/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=20 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720030125/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-to-play-charity-match-against-bollywood-stars-2829278/|archive-date=20 July 2016|date=3 June 2016}}</ref>

==Awards==
[[File:The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Shri Award to Shri Virat Kohli, at a Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on March 30, 2017.jpg|thumb|Kohli receiving the Padma Shri award from Pranab Mukherjee in March 2017]]

===National honours===
*2013 - [[Arjuna Award]]<ref name=arjuna>{{cite web|title=Arjuna Award for Virat Kohli, PV Sindhu; Ronjan Sodhi gets Khel Ratna|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/news/212289-arjuna-for-kohli-sindhu-sodhi-gets-khel-ratna|publisher=NDTV|access-date=12 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085331/http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/news/212289-arjuna-for-kohli-sindhu-sodhi-gets-khel-ratna|archive-date=18 May 2015}}</ref>
*2017 - [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth highest civilian award.<ref name=PS1 />
*2018 - [[Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna]]<ref name="The Times of India"/>

===Sporting honours===
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy]] (ICC Men's Cricketer of the Decade): 2011–2020<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Virat Kohli bags two top honours at the ICC Awards|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1956789|access-date=2020-12-28|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy]] (ICC Cricketer of the Year): 2017,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/596948|title=ICC Awards: Virat Kohli named Cricketer of the Year|access-date=18 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118182257/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/596948|archive-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> 2018<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/980937|title=Kohli clean sweep of three major ICC awards}}</ref>
* [[ICC ODI Player of the Year]]: 2012,<ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli named ICC ODI Player of the Year|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-15/top-stories/33862024_1_virat-kohli-icc-odi-cricketer-sir-garfield-sobers-trophy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105112641/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-15/top-stories/33862024_1_virat-kohli-icc-odi-cricketer-sir-garfield-sobers-trophy|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 November 2013|access-date=16 September 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=15 September 2012}}</ref> 2017,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596888|title=Kohli re-claims ODI award|access-date=18 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118181855/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596888|archive-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> 2018<ref name=":0" />
* [[ICC Test Player of the Year]]: 2018<ref name=":0" />
* [[ICC ODI Team of the Year]]: 2012,<ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni named in the ICC ODI team of the year|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-virat-kohli-and-ms-dhoni-named-in-the-icc-odi-team-of-the-year-1547932?amp=1&akamai-rum=off|access-date=11 March 2021|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=14 September 2012}}</ref> 2014, 2016 (captain), 2017 (captain), 2018 (captain),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596961|title=Men's ODI Team of the Year|access-date=18 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118182204/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596961|archive-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> 2019 (captain)
* [[ICC Test Team of the Year]]: 2017 (captain), 2018 (captain), 2019 (captain)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/597047|title=ICC Awards: Men's Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2017 announced|access-date=18 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118182249/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/597047|archive-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>
*ICC Spirit of Cricket: 2019<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/surprised-at-winning-spirit-of-cricket-award-after-years-of-being-under-scanner-virat-kohli/articleshow/73267707.cms|title=Surprised at winning 'Spirit of Cricket' award after years of being under scanner: Virat Kohli - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref>
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade]]: 2011–2020<ref name=":1" />
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Men's Test Team of the Decade]]: 2011–2020 (captain)<ref name="ICC Teams of the Decade">{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/icc-test-team-decade-virat-kohli-captain-ashwin-included-1753550-2020-12-27|title=Virat Kohli named captain in ICC Men's Test Team of the Decade, Ravichandran Ashwin included in the XI|access-date=27 December 2020|work=India Today}}</ref>
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Men's ODI Team of the Decade]]: 2011–2020<ref name="ICC Teams of the Decade"/>
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade]]: 2011–2020<ref name="ICC Teams of the Decade"/>
* [[Polly Umrigar Award]] for International Cricketer of the Year: 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
* [[Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World]]: 2016, 2017,<ref name="m.wisdenindia.com"/> 2018<ref>{{cite web |title=Virat Kohli named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer' for third straight year - Times of India |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/news/virat-kohli-named-wisdens-leading-cricketer-for-third-straight-year/articleshow/68810565.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=10 April 2019}}</ref>
* [[CEAT International Cricketer of the Year]]: 2011–12, 2013–14,<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli wins Ceat Cricketer of the Year award|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-virat-kohli-wins-ceat-cricketer-of-the-year-award-1993057|publisher=DNA India|access-date=24 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140604205535/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-virat-kohli-wins-ceat-cricketer-of-the-year-award-1993057|archive-date=4 June 2014|date=2 June 2014}}</ref> 2018–19
* [[Barmy Army]] - International Player of Year: 2017, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barmyarmy.com/news-king-kohli-bags-a-brace.html|title=King Kohli Bags a Brace|website=www.barmyarmy.com|language=en|access-date=28 November 2018}}</ref>
* A stand at [[Arun Jaitley Stadium]] is named Virat Kohli Stand on 12 September 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DelhiAugust 18 |first1=Press Trust of India New |last2=August 18 |first2=Press Trust of India New |last3=Ist |first3=Press Trust of India New |title=Virat Kohli to have a stand named after him at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohli-stand-feroz-shah-kotla-stadium-delhi-district-cricket-association-ddca-1582084-2019-08-18 |website=India Today |access-date=21 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

===Other honours and awards===
*[[People's Choice Awards India]] For Favourite Sportsperson: 2012
*[[CNN-News18]] Indian of the Year: 2017<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 November 2017|title=CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2017: Virat Kohli is Indian of the Year|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cnn-news18-indian-of-the-year-2017-live-virat-kohli-is-indian-of-the-year-1591419.html|access-date=3 June 2020|website=News18}}</ref>

==Notes==
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== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/253802.html Virat Kohli] from ESPNcricinfo
* [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/101/101095/101095.html Virat Kohli] from CricketArchive

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Virat Kohli

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==Early life==
Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in [[Delhi]] into a [[Punjabi Hindu]] family.<ref>{{cite web|title=Even today the money cricketers make is not enough: Kapil Dev in conversation with Virat Kohli|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kapil-dev-in-conversation-with-virat-kohli/1/237624.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=6 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711115513/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kapil-dev-in-conversation-with-virat-kohli/1/237624.html|archive-date=11 July 2015}}</ref> His father, Prem Kohli, worked as a criminal lawyer and his mother, Saroj Kohli, is a housewife.<ref name=ToI2008>{{cite web|title=Virat changed after his dad's death: Mother|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/Virat-changed-after-his-dads-death-Mother/articleshow/2835049.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=22 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227105042/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/Virat-changed-after-his-dads-death-Mother/articleshow/2835049.cms|archive-date=27 February 2015}}</ref> He has an older brother, Vikas, and an older sister, Bhavna.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110307/jsp/sports/story_13677586.jsp |title=Being aggressive comes naturally: Virat Kohli – Young turk speaks about his likes and Dislikes |author=Lokendra Pratap Sahi |newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=7 March 2011 |access-date=13 March 2012 |location=Calcutta, India |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323135819/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110307/jsp/sports/story_13677586.jsp |archive-date=23 March 2012 }}</ref> According to his family, when he was three-years old, Kohli would pick up a [[cricket bat]], start swinging it and ask his father to bowl at him.<ref name=thisis>{{cite web|title=This is Virat|url=http://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/877745/this-is-virat|website=The Cricket Monthly|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=3 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150609072702/http://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/877745/this-is-virat|archive-date=9 June 2015}}</ref>

Kohli was raised in [[Uttam Nagar]]<ref name=symbol/> and started his schooling at Vishal Bharti Public School. In 1998, the [[West Delhi Cricket Academy]] was created and a nine-year-old Kohli was part of its first intake.<ref name=symbol>{{cite web|title=Cricketer Virat Kohli - India's latest sex symbol?|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/cricketer-virat-kohli-indias-latest-sex-s/754199/|publisher=Indian Express|access-date=22 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422033759/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/cricketer-virat-kohli-indias-latest-sex-s/754199|archive-date=22 April 2015}}</ref> Kohli's father took him to the academy after their neighbours suggested that "Virat shouldn't waste his time in [[gully cricket]] and instead join a professional club".<ref name=ToI2008/> Kohli trained at the academy under [[Rajkumar Sharma]] and also played matches at the [[Sumeet Dogra]] Academy at [[Vasundhara Enclave]] at the same time.<ref name=symbol/> Sharma recounts Kohli's early days at his academy, "He oozed talent. It was so difficult to keep him quiet. He was a natural in whatever he did and I was most impressed with his attitude. He was ready to bat at any spot, and I had to literally push him home after the training sessions. He just wouldn’t leave."<ref>Lokapally (2016), p. 19.</ref> In ninth grade, he shifted to Saviour Convent in [[Paschim Vihar]] to help his cricket practice.<ref name=ToI2008/> Apart from sports, Kohli was good at academics as well, and his teachers remember him as "a bright and alert child".<ref>{{cite web|title=Successful Alumni / Vishal Bharti Public School|url=http://www.vishalbhartipublicschool.org/alumni/successful-alumni/|access-date=27 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527143027/http://www.vishalbhartipublicschool.org/alumni/successful-alumni/|archive-date=27 May 2015}}</ref> Kohli's family lived in [[Meera Bagh]] until 2015 when they moved to [[Gurgaon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli: Delhi's golden boy since 2002|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-t20-2016/Virat-Kohli-Delhis-golden-boy-since-2002/articleshow/51667800.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=24 August 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427012859/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-t20-2016/Virat-Kohli-Delhis-golden-boy-since-2002/articleshow/51667800.cms|archive-date=27 April 2016}}</ref>

Kohli's father died on 18 December 2006 due to a [[stroke]] after being bed-ridden for a month.<ref name=ToI2008/> Regarding his early life, Kohli has said in an interview, "I've seen a lot in life. Losing my father at a young age, the family business not doing too well, staying in a rented place. There were tough times for the family... It's all embedded in my memory."<ref>{{cite web|title=I'd give my life for those dear to me: Virat on Anushka|url=http://www.abplive.in/sports/2015/04/19/article561805.ece/Id-give-my-life-for-those-dear-to-me-Virat-on-Anushka|publisher=ABP Live|access-date=16 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527162953/http://www.abplive.in/sports/2015/04/19/article561805.ece/Id-give-my-life-for-those-dear-to-me-Virat-on-Anushka|archive-date=27 May 2015}}</ref> According to Kohli, his father supported his cricket training during his childhood, "My father was my biggest support. He was the one who drove me to practice every day. I miss his presence sometimes."<ref>{{cite web|title=Superstar Virat Kohli goes back to school|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/Superstar-Virat-Kohli-goes-back-to-school/articleshow/12397226.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=22 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200122/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/Superstar-Virat-Kohli-goes-back-to-school/articleshow/12397226.cms|archive-date=3 March 2018}}</ref>

===Personal life===
[[File:Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli at Vogue Beauty Awards.jpg|right|thumb|Kohli and Anushka Sharma at Vogue Awards]]
Kohli started dating [[Bollywood]] actress [[Anushka Sharma]] in 2013; the couple soon earned the [[supercouple#Celebrity|celebrity couple nickname]] "Virushka".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-ad-watch-video-4899286/|title=Finally! Anushka Sharma confesses love for Virat Kohli in this new TVC|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023230936/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-ad-watch-video-4899286/|archive-date=23 October 2017|date=21 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli's post supporting Anushka Sharma declared the 'Golden Tweet' of 2016|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Virat-Kohlis-post-supporting-Anushka-Sharma-declared-the-Golden-Tweet-of-2016/articleshow/55848486.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=8 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207192508/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Virat-Kohlis-post-supporting-Anushka-Sharma-declared-the-Golden-Tweet-of-2016/articleshow/55848486.cms|archive-date=7 December 2016}}</ref> Their relationship attracted substantial media attention, with persistent rumours and speculations in the media, as neither of the two publicly talked about it.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli swears by girlfriend Anushka, abuses HT journalist|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket-world-cup-2015/worldcup2015-topstories/virat-kohli-abuses-ht-journalist-covering-world-cup-hurls-expletives-/article1-1322655.aspx|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=29 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422065440/http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket-world-cup-2015/worldcup2015-topstories/virat-kohli-abuses-ht-journalist-covering-world-cup-hurls-expletives-/article1-1322655.aspx|archive-date=22 April 2015|date=3 March 2015}}</ref> The couple married on 11 December 2017 in a private ceremony in [[Florence]], Italy.<ref>{{cite news|title=It's official: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are married|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1581527/4-official-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-married/|date=11 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017|work=The Express Tribune|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212015758/https://tribune.com.pk/story/1581527/4-official-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-married/|archive-date=12 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli officially announces marriage to Anushka Sharma, Twitter goes berserk|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/story-JOqE1uBbeBrAjXJeac2KpK.html|date=11 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2017|work=Hindustan Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212084301/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/story-JOqE1uBbeBrAjXJeac2KpK.html|archive-date=12 December 2017}}</ref> On 11 January 2021, they became parents to a baby girl, Vamika.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma blessed with baby girl|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/virat-kohli--anushka-sharma-blessed-with-baby-girl/story/427632.html|access-date=2021-01-13|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref>

In 2018, Kohli turned [[Veganism|vegan]] after facing a cervical spine issue caused by high [[uric acid]] levels because of which his stomach started pulling calcium from his bones and hence had to cut his meat intake.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Oct 7|first1=Indranil Basu / TNN / Updated|last2=2018|last3=Ist|first3=15:47|title=Virat Kohli: Captain Kohli turns vegan, feels it has improved his game {{!}} Cricket News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/captain-kohli-turns-vegan-feels-it-has-improved-his-game/articleshow/66103693.cms|access-date=2021-01-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday Captain: When Virat Kohli turned vegan and said bye-bye to meat and dairy products|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/cricket/happy-birthday-captain-when-virat-kohli-turned-vegan-and-said-bye-bye-to-meat-and-dairy-products|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Virat Kohli reveals reason behind turning into a vegan in Instagram live with Kevin Pietersen|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2020/apr/03/virat-kohli-reveals-reason-behind-turning-into-a-vegan-in-instagram-live-with-kevin-pietersen-2125181.html|access-date=2021-01-03|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Kohli has admitted that he is superstitious. He used to wear black [[wristbands]] as a cricket superstition; earlier, he used to wear the same pair of gloves with which he had "been scoring". Apart from a religious black thread, he has also been wearing a [[kara (Sikhism)|kara]] on his right arm since 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Cup 2015: Cricketers and their superstitions|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/india-in-australia/top-stories/World-Cup-2015-Cricketers-and-their-superstitions/articleshow/46466406.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=17 January 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326200126/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/india-in-australia/top-stories/World-Cup-2015-Cricketers-and-their-superstitions/articleshow/46466406.cms|archive-date=26 March 2017}}</ref>

==Career==
{{main|Virat Kohli's cricket career‎‎}}

==Playing style==
[[File:2015 CWC I v UAE 02-28 Kohli (03) (cropped).JPG|thumb|Kohli playing his famous flick shot in [[2015 Cricket World Cup|CWC 2015]]]]
Kohli is a naturally aggressive batsman<ref name="emerging">{{cite web|title=Emerging into his own|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/slvind/content/story/364033.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714191104/http://www.espncricinfo.com/slvind/content/story/364033.html|archive-date=14 July 2014|date=7 August 2008}}</ref> with strong technical skills.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohli says proper technique behind his quickfire tons|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684917.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160446/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684917.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=November 2013}}</ref> He usually bats at the no.3 position in ODI cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HowSTAT! ODI Cricket - Virat Kohli - Batting Analysis by Batting Position|url=http://www.howstat.com/cricket/statistics/players/PlayerPositions_ODI.asp?PlayerID=3600|website=www.howstat.com|access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref> He bats with a slightly open-chested stance<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohli, Pujara Caught in Mindfield?|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/news/Kohli-Pujara-Caught-in-Mindfield/2014/08/05/article2362164.ece|publisher=The New Indian Express|access-date=11 October 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101061103/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/news/Kohli-Pujara-Caught-in-Mindfield/2014/08/05/article2362164.ece|archive-date=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Murali Vijay: India let down by batsmen at Old Trafford|url=http://www.india.com/sports/virat-kohli-gautam-gambhir-murali-vijay-india-let-down-by-batsmen-at-old-trafford-113285/|publisher=india.com|access-date=11 October 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814230941/http://www.india.com/sports/virat-kohli-gautam-gambhir-murali-vijay-india-let-down-by-batsmen-at-old-trafford-113285/|archive-date=14 August 2014|date=7 August 2014}}</ref> and a strong bottom-hand grip,<ref>{{cite web|title=The Kohli method|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/581741.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=18 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213231058/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/581741.html|archive-date=13 December 2015|date=13 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Not getting into swing of things, Virat on his knees|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140811/sports.htm#1|work=The Tribune|access-date=18 October 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070834/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140811/sports.htm#1|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> and is said to have quick footwork.<ref>{{cite web|title=Technical, knock-out|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/technical-knock-out/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=11 October 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011022750/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/technical-knock-out/|archive-date=11 October 2014|date=12 September 2014}}</ref> He is known for his wide range of shots, ability to pace an innings and batting under pressure.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohli sharpened under pressure|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/world-t20/content/story/734917.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717035612/http://www.espncricinfo.com/world-t20/content/story/734917.html|archive-date=17 July 2014|date=4 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli: India batsman has talent, temperament and cricketing intelligence in droves|url=http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/12079/9248926/virat-kohli-india-batsman-has-talent-temperament-and-cricketing-intelligence-in-droves|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714144345/http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/12079/9248926/virat-kohli-india-batsman-has-talent-temperament-and-cricketing-intelligence-in-droves|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=India's Virat Kohli has swagger and substance to trouble England|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jul/05/india-virat-kohli-england-batsman-cricket|access-date=9 July 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709045151/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jul/05/india-virat-kohli-england-batsman-cricket|archive-date=9 July 2014|date=5 July 2014|last1=Wilson|first1=Andy}}</ref> He is strong through the mid-wicket and cover region.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli: The flag-bearer of Indian cricket|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/222814-virat-kohli-the-flag-bearer-of-indian-cricket|publisher=NDTV|access-date=8 August 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810142800/http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/222814-virat-kohli-the-flag-bearer-of-indian-cricket|archive-date=10 August 2014}}</ref> He has said that the [[Drive (cricket)|cover drive]] is his favourite shot, while also saying that the [[Batting (cricket)#Flick|flick shot]] comes naturally to him.<ref name="thisis" /> He does not play the [[Batting (cricket)#Sweep|sweep shot]] often, being called "not a natural sweeper of the cricket ball".<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohli rises, India go down|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/68783/kohli-rises-india-go-down|publisher=Cricbuzz|access-date=6 June 2015}}</ref> His teammates have praised his confidence, commitment, focus and work ethics.<ref>{{cite web|title=What Kohli taught Yuvraj|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/560815.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714150026/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/560815.html|archive-date=14 July 2014|date=11 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli is pure class - A.B. de Villiers|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/virat-kohli-is-pure-class/article8574090.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200120/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/virat-kohli-is-pure-class/article8574090.ece|archive-date=3 March 2018|date=8 May 2016|last1=Villiers|first1=A. b De}}</ref><ref name="bstd" /> Kohli is also known to be a "sharp" fielder.<ref>{{cite web|title=India seek comfort in youth|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/531613.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=26 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160329/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/531613.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=8 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Will Kohli get a fair deal?|url=https://cricket.yahoo.com/blogs/yahoo-cricket-columns/kohli-fair-deal-2.html|publisher=Yahoo! Cricket|access-date=26 April 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518091448/https://cricket.yahoo.com/blogs/yahoo-cricket-columns/kohli-fair-deal-2.html|archive-date=18 May 2015}}</ref>

Kohli is regarded as the best limited-overs batsmen in the world, especially while chasing.<ref>{{cite web|title=Another Kohli ton in a chase, another India win|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/654653.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 August 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160325/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/654653.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=24 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The champion of the chase|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684281.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 August 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160343/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684281.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=31 October 2013}}</ref> In ODIs, he averages around 69 in matches batting second as opposed to around 51 batting first.<ref name="odisummary">{{cite web|title=Statistics / Statsguru / V Kohli / One-Day Internationals|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/253802.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919205330/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/253802.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting|archive-date=19 September 2015}}</ref> 26 of his 43 ODI hundreds have come in run-chases and he holds the record for most hundreds batting second.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statistics / Statsguru / One-Day Internationals / Batting records|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=2;filter=advanced;innings_number=2;orderby=hundreds;size=100;template=results;type=batting|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=28 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217232306/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats|archive-date=17 February 2015}}</ref> Regarding his impressive record batting second, Kohli has said "I love the whole situation that comes with chasing. I like the challenge of testing myself, figuring out how to rotate strike, when to hit a boundary."<ref name="thisis" />

Kohli is often compared to Sachin Tendulkar, due to their similar styles of batting, and sometimes referred to as Tendulkar's "successor".<ref name=king>{{cite web|title=The king and his heir|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/685039.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708194251/http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/685039.html|archive-date=8 July 2014|date=3 November 2013}}</ref><ref name=donald>{{cite web|title=Kohli makes a Tendulkar-like ton|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/701693.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160359/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/701693.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=18 December 2013}}</ref> Many former cricketers expect Kohli to break Tendulkar's batting records.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gavaskar expects Kohli to surpass Tendulkar in ODIs|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684773.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604160422/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/684773.html|archive-date=4 June 2015|date=November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli can break Sachin Tendulkar's record: Chetan Chauhan|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/220105-virat-kohli-can-break-sachin-tendulkars-record-chetan-chauhan|publisher=NDTV|access-date=9 July 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131203149/http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/220105-virat-kohli-can-break-sachin-tendulkars-record-chetan-chauhan|archive-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> Kohli has stated that growing up his idol and role model was Tendulkar and that as a kid he "tried to copy the shots [Tendulkar] played and hit sixes the way he used to hit them."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kohli|first1=Virat|title=Sachin was my idol and role-model|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/sachin-was-my-idol-and-rolemodel/article5580557.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 August 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626031255/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/sachin-was-my-idol-and-rolemodel/article5580557.ece|archive-date=26 June 2014|date=15 January 2014}}</ref> Former West Indies great Vivian Richards, who is regarded as the most destructive batsman in cricket, stated that Kohli reminds him of himself. In early 2015, Richards said Kohli was "already legendary" in the ODI format,<ref>{{cite news|title=Kohli already {{sic|a ODI|hide=yes}} batting legend: Richards|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-already-a-odi-batting-legend-richards/article6852325.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=1 June 2015|date=3 February 2015}}</ref> while former Australian cricketer Dean Jones called Kohli the "new king of world cricket".<ref>{{cite web|title=Combative Virat Kohli represents new-age India: Dean Jones|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/combative-virat-kohli-represents-new-age-india-dean-jones|publisher=Sportskeeda|access-date=2 January 2015|date=2 January 2015}}</ref> Kohli is noted for his on-field aggression and was described in the media as "brash" and "arrogant" during his early career.<ref name="bstd">{{cite news|title=Why Virat Kohli is who he is|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/why-virat-kohli-is-who-he-is-113110800588_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423205633/http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/why-virat-kohli-is-who-he-is-113110800588_1.html|archive-date=23 April 2015|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=8 November 2013|last1=Sharma|first1=Aabhas}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Rise and Rise of Virat Kohli|url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/virat-kohli|publisher=Verve Magazine|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404122904/http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/virat-kohli|archive-date=4 April 2015|date=21 June 2014}}</ref> He has got into confrontations with players and umpires on several occasions.<ref name="bstd" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Australia v India 2014: David Warner confrontation slammed by Indian media|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-v-india-2014-david-warner-confrontation-slammed-by-indian-media/story-fn2mcu3x-1227154787433|publisher=Fox Sports AU|access-date=1 June 2015|date=12 December 2014}}</ref> While many former cricketers have backed his aggressive attitude,<ref>{{cite web|title=Vivian Richards Backs Virat Kohli's Aggressive Attitude|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235409-vivian-richards-backs-virat-kohli-s-aggressive-attitude|publisher=NDTV|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709035104/http://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235409-vivian-richards-backs-virat-kohli-s-aggressive-attitude|archive-date=9 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shastri strongly defends Kohli's aggressive attitude|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/shastri-strongly-defends-kohli-s-aggressive-attitude-115010400324_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143532/http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/shastri-strongly-defends-kohli-s-aggressive-attitude-115010400324_1.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=4 January 2015|last1=India|first1=Press Trust of}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=For me what matters are runs that Virat Kohli scores: Sourav Ganguly|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/For-me-what-matters-are-runs-that-Virat-Kohli-scores-Sourav-Ganguly/articleshow/47192449.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514210605/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/For-me-what-matters-are-runs-that-Virat-Kohli-scores-Sourav-Ganguly/articleshow/47192449.cms|archive-date=14 May 2015}}</ref> some have criticised it.<ref name="bstd" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli Aggression Can be Counter-Productive for India in Australia: Sunil Gavaskar|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235223-virat-kohli-aggression-can-be-counter-productive-for-india-in-australia-sunil-gavaskar|publisher=NDTV|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219032733/http://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2014-15/news/235223-virat-kohli-aggression-can-be-counter-productive-for-india-in-australia-sunil-gavaskar|archive-date=19 February 2015}}</ref> In 2012, Kohli had stated that he tries to limit his aggressive behaviour but "the build-up and the pressure or the special occasions make it tough to control the aggression."<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhoni tells me not to cross the line of aggression: Kohli|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/Dhoni-tells-me-not-to-cross-the-line-of-aggression-Kohli/articleshow/13998095.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=1 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/icc-world-cup-2015/top-stories/Dhoni-tells-me-not-to-cross-the-line-of-aggression-Kohli/articleshow/13998095.cms|archive-date=3 March 2018}}</ref>

In September 2018, West Indies legend Brian Lara, who was in New York as a part of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour, picked Kohli as one of the best batsmen in the world, alongside England captain Joe Root.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/england-vs-india-2018/india-vs-england-virat-kohli-joe-root-are-best-batsmen-in-the-world-says-brian-lara-1912432|title=India vs England: Virat Kohli, Joe Root Are Best Batsmen In The World, Says Brian Lara | Cricket News|website=NDTVSports.com}}</ref>{{clear left}}

==Outside cricket==

===Personal life===
===Commercial investments===
According to Kohli, football is his second favourite sport.<ref name=isl>{{cite web|title=ISL: Virat Kohli starts a new innings as FC Goa co-owner|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/isl-virat-kohli-starts-a-new-innings-as-fc-goa-co-owner/15630166|publisher=Mid Day|access-date=5 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925004011/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/isl-virat-kohli-starts-a-new-innings-as-fc-goa-co-owner/15630166|archive-date=25 September 2014|date=24 September 2014}}</ref> In 2014, Kohli became a co-owner of [[Indian Super League]] club [[FC Goa]]. He stated that he invested in the club with the "keenness of football" and because he "wanted football to grow in India".<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli: 25, Cricket star, co-owner of ISL team FC Goa|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/virat-kohli-25-cricket-star-co-owner-of-isl-team-fc-goa/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=5 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629143639/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/virat-kohli-25-cricket-star-co-owner-of-isl-team-fc-goa/|archive-date=29 June 2015|date=23 September 2014}}</ref> He added, "It's a business venture for me for the future. Cricket's not going to last forever and I'm keeping all my options open after retirement."<ref name=isl/>

In September 2015, Kohli became a co-owner of the [[International Premier Tennis League]] franchise [[UAE Royals]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Kohli becomes co-owner of UAE Royals|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-becomes-coowner-of-uae-royals/article7638986.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=16 September 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200120/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-becomes-coowner-of-uae-royals/article7638986.ece|archive-date=3 March 2018|date=10 September 2015}}</ref> and, in December that year, became a co-owner of the [[JSW Group|JSW]]-owned Bengaluru Yodhas franchise in [[Pro Wrestling League]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli becomes co-owner of PWL franchise Bengaluru Yodhas|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/wrestling/Virat-Kohli-becomes-co-owner-of-PWL-franchise-Bengaluru-Yodhas/articleshow/50122996.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321030709/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/wrestling/Virat-Kohli-becomes-co-owner-of-PWL-franchise-Bengaluru-Yodhas/articleshow/50122996.cms|archive-date=21 March 2016}}</ref>

In November 2014, Kohli and Anjana Reddy's Universal Sportsbiz (USPL) launched a youth fashion brand WROGN.{{efn|It redirects to WROGN not to be confused with Wrong|notes}} The brand started to produce men's casual wear clothing in 2015 and has tied up with [[Myntra]] and [[Shopper's Stop]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli takes a 'WROGN' turn|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/virat-kohli-takes-a-wrogn-turn/articleshow/45228555.cms|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=28 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328190153/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/virat-kohli-takes-a-wrogn-turn/articleshow/45228555.cms|archive-date=28 March 2015|date=21 November 2014|last1=Menon|first1=Rashmi}}</ref> In late 2014, Kohli was announced as a shareholder and brand ambassador of the social networking venture 'Sport Convo' based in [[London]].

In 2015, Kohli invested {{INRConvert|900|m}} to start a chain of gyms and fitness centres across the country. Launched under the name Chisel, the chain of gyms is jointly owned by Kohli, Chisel India and CSE (Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment), the agency which manages Kohli's commercial interests.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli to invest Rs 90cr, set up chain of gyms|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Virat-Kohli-to-invest-Rs-90cr-set-up-chain-of-gyms/articleshow/46994068.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=5 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426091215/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Virat-Kohli-to-invest-Rs-90cr-set-up-chain-of-gyms/articleshow/46994068.cms|archive-date=26 April 2015}}</ref> In 2016, Kohli started Stepathlon Kids, a children fitness venture, in partnership with Stepathlon Lifestyle.<ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli promotes a healthy lifestyle; launches Stepathlon Kids|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/virat-kohli-promotes-a-healthy-lifestyle-launches-stepathlon-kids-116062800919_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=20 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803065322/http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/virat-kohli-promotes-a-healthy-lifestyle-launches-stepathlon-kids-116062800919_1.html|archive-date=3 August 2016|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=28 June 2016|last1=Malvania|first1=Urvi}}</ref>

In March 2021, Kohli becomes first Asian celebrity to have 100 million followers on [[Instagram]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Virat Kohli becomes first Asian celebrity to have 100 million followers on Instagram|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-becomes-first-asian-celebrity-to-have-100-million-followers-on-instagram-7210415/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

===Endorsements===
Kohli was signed up by [[sports agent]] Bunty Sajdeh of Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment after the 2008 Under-19 World Cup. Sajdeh recalls, "I didn’t go after them after they became stars. In fact, I watched Virat at the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. I was mighty impressed with his attitude and the way he was marshalling his team. He had that spark. And I told [[Yuvraj Singh|Yuvi]] to set up the meeting."<ref name=jerry/> Sajdeh manages Kohli's endorsement deals, along with those of other Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Murali Vijay. It was reported in 2013 that Kohli's brand endorsements were worth over {{INRConvert|1|b}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brand Virat Kohli is now worth Rs 100 crore|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/brand-virat-kohli-is-now-worth-rs-100-crore/1089766/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=24 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222151949/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/brand-virat-kohli-is-now-worth-rs-100-crore/1089766/|archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> His bat deal with [[MRF Limited|MRF]] is said to be the costliest deal in Indian cricket history.<ref name=jerry>{{cite web|title=You can call him Jerry Maguire|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-you-can-call-him-jerry-maguire-1924003|publisher=DNA India|access-date=28 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506210508/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-you-can-call-him-jerry-maguire-1924003|archive-date=6 May 2015|date=24 November 2013}}</ref> In 2017, he signed an eight-year endorsement deal with [[Puma SE|Puma]] worth about {{INRConvert|1.1|b}}, becoming the first Indian sportsperson to sign a {{INRConvert|1|b}} deal with a brand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli strikes Rs 100-crore deal with Puma|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/virat-kohli-strikes-rs-100-crore-deal-with-puma/articleshow/57243206.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=20 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220091647/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/virat-kohli-strikes-rs-100-crore-deal-with-puma/articleshow/57243206.cms|archive-date=20 February 2017}}</ref>

In 2014, [[American Appraisal]] estimated Kohli's brand value at {{USD}}56.4 million placing him fourth on the list of India's most valued celebrity brands.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brand wars: SRK, Ranbir worth more than $100 mn but Virat Kohli kicks Salman's ass|url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/money/brand-wars-srk-ranbir-worth-more-than-100-mn-but-virat-kohli-kicks-salmans-ass-1995397.html|publisher=Firstpost|access-date=24 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151217201226/http://www.firstpost.com/business/money/brand-wars-srk-ranbir-worth-more-than-100-mn-but-virat-kohli-kicks-salmans-ass-1995397.html|archive-date=17 December 2015}}</ref> The same year, UK-based magazine ''[[SportsPro]]'' rated Kohli as the second most marketable athlete in the world behind only [[Lewis Hamilton]], placing him above the likes of [[Cristiano Ronaldo]], [[Lionel Messi]] and [[Usain Bolt]].<ref name=market>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli only Indian in SportsPro's 'most marketable athlete' list|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-05-20/news/49974897_1_list-andy-murray-novak-djokovic|publisher=Economic Times|access-date=12 May 2015}}</ref> In an October 2016 report by [[Duff & Phelps]] on India's most valued celebrity brands, Kohli's brand value was estimated to be {{USD}}92 million, second only to that of Bollywood actor [[Shah Rukh Khan]].<ref name=brandsecond>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli's brand value is worth $92 million, second only to Shah Rukh Khan|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/virat-kohli-s-brand-value-is-worth-92-m-second-only-to-shahrukh-khan/story-GJW77Ns2pA72ocn9F514lN.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=20 February 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219221244/http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/virat-kohli-s-brand-value-is-worth-92-m-second-only-to-shahrukh-khan/story-GJW77Ns2pA72ocn9F514lN.html|archive-date=19 February 2017|date=17 February 2017}}</ref>

In 2017, Kohli was ranked 7th in the list released by ''[[Forbes]]'' as the Most Valuable Brand among athletes, ahead of sportspeople like [[Lionel Messi]], [[Rory McIlroy]] and [[Stephen Curry]], with an estimated brand value of $14.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brand Kohli beats Messi on Forbes top 10|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1124779.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=27 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109022608/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1124779.html|archive-date=9 November 2017|date=27 October 2017}}</ref> In 2018, Kohli was again listed 83 in the top 100 highest paid athletes in the world. In 2019, Kohli dropped 17 places to No. 100 on ''[[Forbes]]''{{'}} World's 100 Highest-Paid Athletes" list, making him the only Indian and the only cricketer to feature in that list. His earnings were estimated at about $25 million, earning $21 million from endorsements and the rest from salary and winnings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli is the only Indian on the Forbes World's Highest-Paid Athletes list—again|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/special/virat-kohli-is-the-only-indian-on-the-forbes-worlds-highestpaid-athletes-listmdash-again/53925/1|publisher=Forbes India|access-date=13 June 2019}}</ref>

In April 2021, Ahead of the [[2021 Indian Premier League|IPL]], [[Vivo (technology company)|Vivo]] signed Kohli as their brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web|title=virat kohli: Ahead of IPL, Vivo signs Virat Kohli as brand ambassador - The Economic Times|url=https://m-economictimes-com.cdn.amproject.org/v/s/m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/ahead-of-ipl-vivo-signs-virat-kohli-as-brand-ambassador/amp_articleshow/81948690.cms?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA==|access-date=2021-04-08|website=m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Vivo ropes in Virat Kohli as brand ambassador ahead of IPL 2021|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/vivo-ropes-in-virat-kohli-as-brand-ambassador-ahead-of-ipl-2021-121040700616_1.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Business Standard|language=en}}</ref>

===Charity===
[[File:Virat Kohli charity (cropped).jpg|215px|right|thumb|Kohli at a VKF charity event in June 2016]]
In March 2013, Kohli started a charity foundation called Virat Kohli Foundation (VKF). The organisation aims at helping underprivileged kids and conducts events to raise funds for the charity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli to start charity foundation for underprivileged kids|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Virat-Kohli-to-start-charity-foundation-for-underprivileged-kids/articleshow/19094868.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=31 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325034422/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Virat-Kohli-to-start-charity-foundation-for-underprivileged-kids/articleshow/19094868.cms|archive-date=25 March 2013}}</ref> According to Kohli, the foundation works with select [[NGO]]s to "create awareness, seek support and raise funds for the various causes they endorse and the philanthropic work they engage in."<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: Charity is a matter of personal passion, willingness and preference - Virat Kohli|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-interview-charity-is-a-matter-of-personal-passion-willingness-and-preference-virat-kohli-1987473|publisher=DNA India|access-date=31 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109010923/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-interview-charity-is-a-matter-of-personal-passion-willingness-and-preference-virat-kohli-1987473|archive-date=9 January 2015|date=12 May 2014}}</ref> In May 2014, [[eBay]] and [[Save the Children]] India conducted a charity auction with VKF, with its proceeds benefiting the education and healthcare of underprivileged children.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ebay and Save The Children setting up a charity auction with Virat Kohli|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ebay-and-save-the-children-setting-up-a-charity-auction-with-virat-kohli/articleshow/34818306.cms|publisher=The Economic Times|access-date=31 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030173426/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/ebay-and-save-the-children-setting-up-a-charity-auction-with-virat-kohli/articleshow/34818306.cms|archive-date=30 October 2016}}</ref>

Kohli has captained the All Heart Football Club, owned by VKF, in charity football matches against All Stars Football Club, owned by [[Abhishek Bachchan]]'s Playing for Humanity. The matches, known as "Celebrity Clasico", feature cricketers playing for All Heart and Bollywood actors in the All Stars team, and are organized to generate funds for the two charity foundations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni to play charity match against Bollywood stars on June 4|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-to-play-charity-match-against-bollywood-stars-2829278/|publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=20 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720030125/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-to-play-charity-match-against-bollywood-stars-2829278/|archive-date=20 July 2016|date=3 June 2016}}</ref>

==Awards==
[[File:The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Shri Award to Shri Virat Kohli, at a Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on March 30, 2017.jpg|thumb|Kohli receiving the Padma Shri award from Pranab Mukherjee in March 2017]]

===National honours===
*2013 - [[Arjuna Award]]<ref name=arjuna>{{cite web|title=Arjuna Award for Virat Kohli, PV Sindhu; Ronjan Sodhi gets Khel Ratna|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/news/212289-arjuna-for-kohli-sindhu-sodhi-gets-khel-ratna|publisher=NDTV|access-date=12 May 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085331/http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/news/212289-arjuna-for-kohli-sindhu-sodhi-gets-khel-ratna|archive-date=18 May 2015}}</ref>
*2017 - [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth highest civilian award.<ref name=PS1 />
*2018 - [[Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna]]<ref name="The Times of India"/>

===Sporting honours===
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy]] (ICC Men's Cricketer of the Decade): 2011–2020<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Virat Kohli bags two top honours at the ICC Awards|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1956789|access-date=2020-12-28|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy]] (ICC Cricketer of the Year): 2017,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/596948|title=ICC Awards: Virat Kohli named Cricketer of the Year|access-date=18 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118182257/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/596948|archive-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> 2018<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/980937|title=Kohli clean sweep of three major ICC awards}}</ref>
* [[ICC ODI Player of the Year]]: 2012,<ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Kohli named ICC ODI Player of the Year|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-15/top-stories/33862024_1_virat-kohli-icc-odi-cricketer-sir-garfield-sobers-trophy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105112641/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-15/top-stories/33862024_1_virat-kohli-icc-odi-cricketer-sir-garfield-sobers-trophy|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 November 2013|access-date=16 September 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=15 September 2012}}</ref> 2017,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596888|title=Kohli re-claims ODI award|access-date=18 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118181855/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596888|archive-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> 2018<ref name=":0" />
* [[ICC Test Player of the Year]]: 2018<ref name=":0" />
* [[ICC ODI Team of the Year]]: 2012,<ref>{{cite news|title=Virat Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni named in the ICC ODI team of the year|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-virat-kohli-and-ms-dhoni-named-in-the-icc-odi-team-of-the-year-1547932?amp=1&akamai-rum=off|access-date=11 March 2021|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|date=14 September 2012}}</ref> 2014, 2016 (captain), 2017 (captain), 2018 (captain),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596961|title=Men's ODI Team of the Year|access-date=18 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118182204/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/596961|archive-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> 2019 (captain)
* [[ICC Test Team of the Year]]: 2017 (captain), 2018 (captain), 2019 (captain)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/597047|title=ICC Awards: Men's Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2017 announced|access-date=18 January 2018|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118182249/https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/597047|archive-date=18 January 2018}}</ref>
*ICC Spirit of Cricket: 2019<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/surprised-at-winning-spirit-of-cricket-award-after-years-of-being-under-scanner-virat-kohli/articleshow/73267707.cms|title=Surprised at winning 'Spirit of Cricket' award after years of being under scanner: Virat Kohli - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref>
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Decade]]: 2011–2020<ref name=":1" />
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Men's Test Team of the Decade]]: 2011–2020 (captain)<ref name="ICC Teams of the Decade">{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/icc-test-team-decade-virat-kohli-captain-ashwin-included-1753550-2020-12-27|title=Virat Kohli named captain in ICC Men's Test Team of the Decade, Ravichandran Ashwin included in the XI|access-date=27 December 2020|work=India Today}}</ref>
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Men's ODI Team of the Decade]]: 2011–2020<ref name="ICC Teams of the Decade"/>
* [[ICC Awards of the Decade|ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade]]: 2011–2020<ref name="ICC Teams of the Decade"/>
* [[Polly Umrigar Award]] for International Cricketer of the Year: 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
* [[Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World]]: 2016, 2017,<ref name="m.wisdenindia.com"/> 2018<ref>{{cite web |title=Virat Kohli named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer' for third straight year - Times of India |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/news/virat-kohli-named-wisdens-leading-cricketer-for-third-straight-year/articleshow/68810565.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=10 April 2019}}</ref>
* [[CEAT International Cricketer of the Year]]: 2011–12, 2013–14,<ref>{{cite web|title=Virat Kohli wins Ceat Cricketer of the Year award|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-virat-kohli-wins-ceat-cricketer-of-the-year-award-1993057|publisher=DNA India|access-date=24 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140604205535/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-virat-kohli-wins-ceat-cricketer-of-the-year-award-1993057|archive-date=4 June 2014|date=2 June 2014}}</ref> 2018–19
* [[Barmy Army]] - International Player of Year: 2017, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barmyarmy.com/news-king-kohli-bags-a-brace.html|title=King Kohli Bags a Brace|website=www.barmyarmy.com|language=en|access-date=28 November 2018}}</ref>
* A stand at [[Arun Jaitley Stadium]] is named Virat Kohli Stand on 12 September 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DelhiAugust 18 |first1=Press Trust of India New |last2=August 18 |first2=Press Trust of India New |last3=Ist |first3=Press Trust of India New |title=Virat Kohli to have a stand named after him at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohli-stand-feroz-shah-kotla-stadium-delhi-district-cricket-association-ddca-1582084-2019-08-18 |website=India Today |access-date=21 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

===Other honours and awards===
*[[People's Choice Awards India]] For Favourite Sportsperson: 2012
*[[CNN-News18]] Indian of the Year: 2017<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 November 2017|title=CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2017: Virat Kohli is Indian of the Year|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cnn-news18-indian-of-the-year-2017-live-virat-kohli-is-indian-of-the-year-1591419.html|access-date=3 June 2020|website=News18}}</ref>

==Notes==
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== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/253802.html Virat Kohli] from ESPNcricinfo
* [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/101/101095/101095.html Virat Kohli] from CricketArchive

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