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{{Short description|Indian cricketer (born 1988)}}
{{Short description|Indian cricketer (born 1988)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox cricketer
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Virat Kohli
| name = Virat Kohli
| image = Virat Kohli during the India vs Aus 4th Test match at Narendra Modi Stadium on 09 March 2023.jpg
| image = Virat Kohli during the India vs Aus 4th Test match at Narendra Modi Stadium on 09 March 2023.jpg
| caption = Kohli in 2023 at [[Border Gavaskar Trophy]]
| caption = Kohli in 2023
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|11|5|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|11|5|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Delhi]], India
| birth_place = [[Delhi]], India
|full_name = <!-- if different from the "name" parameter -->
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|fans call him as =  
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| nickname = Cheeku,{{sfn|Lokapally|2016|page=29}} King Kohli<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2019: De Villiers Has a New Nickname For Virat Kohli {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/sports/de-villiers-has-a-new-nickname-for-virat-kohli-3636679/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref>
| nickname = Cheeku,{{sfn|Lokapally|2016|page=29}} King<ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL 2019: De Villiers Has a New Nickname For Virat Kohli {{!}} India.com |url=https://www.india.com/sports/de-villiers-has-a-new-nickname-for-virat-kohli-3636679/ |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref>
| family<!--SPOUSE IS AN UNRECOGNIZED PARAMETER. DON'T CHANGE THIS, AND DO NOT ADD WIFE'S NAME OR DETAILS AS A RELATION--> =[[Anushka Sharma]] (wife)
| family<!--SPOUSE IS AN UNRECOGNIZED PARAMETER. DON'T CHANGE THIS, AND DO NOT ADD WIFE'S NAME OR DETAILS AS A RELATION--> =[[Anushka Sharma]] (wife)
| height = 5 ft 9 in<ref>{{cite news |title=See Who Is The Tallest Player In The Indian Team
| height = 5 ft 9 in<ref>{{cite news |title=See Who Is The Tallest Player In The Indian Team
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| internationalspan = 2008–present
| internationalspan = 2008–present
| country = India
| country = India
| testdebutdate = 20 June
| testdebutdate = 20 June
| testdebutyear = 2011
| testdebutyear = 2011
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| odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka
| odicap = 175
| odicap = 175
| lastodidate        = 10 Septemper
| lastodidate        = 11 October
| lastodiyear        = 2023
| lastodiyear        = 2023
| lastodiagainst    = Pakistan
| lastodiagainst    = Afghanistan
| odishirt = 18
| odishirt = 18


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| club2 = [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
| club2 = [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]
| year2 = {{nowrap|2008–present}}
| year2 = {{nowrap|2008–present}}
| columns = 4
| columns = 3
 
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]]
| matches1 = 111
| runs1 = 8,676
| bat avg1 = 49.29
| 100s/50s1 = 29/29
| top score1 = 254[[not out|*]]
| deliveries1 = 175
| wickets1 = 0
| bowl avg1 = –
| fivefor1 = –
| tenfor1 = –
| best bowling1 = –
| catches/stumpings1 = 110/–
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches2 = 283
| runs2 = 13,223
| bat avg2 = 57.74
| 100s/50s2 = 47/68
| top score2 = 183
| deliveries2 = 641
| wickets2 = 4
| bowl avg2 = 166.25
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 1/15
| catches/stumpings2 = 148/–
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| column4 = [[Indian Premier League|IPL]]
| matches1 = 111
| matches2 = 277
| matches3 = 115
| matches3 = 115
| matches4 = 237
| runs1 = 8,676
| runs2 = 12,902
| runs3 = 4,008
| runs3 = 4,008
| runs4 = 7,263
| bat avg1 = 49.29
| bat avg2 = 57.08
| bat avg3 = 52.73
| bat avg3 = 52.73
| bat avg4 = 37.25
| 100s/50s1 = 29/29
| 100s/50s2 = 46/65
| 100s/50s3 = 1/37
| 100s/50s3 = 1/37
| 100s/50s4 = 7/50
| top score1 = 254[[not out|*]]
| top score2 = 183
| top score3 = 122[[not out|*]]
| top score3 = 122[[not out|*]]
| top score4 = 113
| deliveries1 = 175
| deliveries2 = 641
| deliveries3 = 152
| deliveries3 = 152
| deliveries4 = 251
| wickets1 = 0
| wickets2 = 4
| wickets3 = 4
| wickets3 = 4
| wickets4 = 4
| bowl avg1 = –
| bowl avg2 = 166.25
| bowl avg3 = 51.00
| bowl avg3 = 51.00
| bowl avg4 = 92.0
| fivefor1 = –
| fivefor2 = 0
| fivefor3 = 0
| fivefor3 = 0
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor1 = –
| tenfor2 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling1 = –
| best bowling2 = 1/15
| best bowling3 = 1/13
| best bowling3 = 1/13
| best bowling4 = 2/25
| catches/stumpings1 = 110/–
| catches/stumpings2 = 143/–
| catches/stumpings3 = 50/–
| catches/stumpings3 = 50/–
| catches/stumpings4 = 106/-
| source = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/253802.html ESPN Cricinfo]
| source = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/253802.html ESPN Cricinfo]
| date = 7 September 2023   
| date = 11 October 2023   
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Cricket]]}}
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[Cricket]]}}
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{{Medal|Winner|[[2010 Asia Cup|2010 Sri Lanka]]|}}
{{Medal|Winner|[[2010 Asia Cup|2010 Sri Lanka]]|}}
{{Medal|Winner|[[2016 Asia Cup|2016 Bangladesh]]|}}
{{Medal|Winner|[[2016 Asia Cup|2016 Bangladesh]]|}}
{{Medal|Winner|[[2023 Asia Cup|2023 Pakistan and Sri Lanka]]|}}
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Kohli got double centuries in the next two Test series against England and Bangladesh, making him the first batsman ever to score double centuries in four consecutive series. He broke the record of Australian great [[Donald Bradman]] and Rahul Dravid, both of whom had managed to get three. Against England, he scored his then-highest Test score of 235.<ref name="Kohli200">{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharat |date=10 February 2017 |title=Virat Kohli: four double-tons in four series |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-bangladesh-2016-17/content/story/1081775.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210121320/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-bangladesh-2016-17/content/story/1081775.html |archive-date=10 February 2017 |access-date=10 February 2017 |work=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref>
Kohli got double centuries in the next two Test series against England and Bangladesh, making him the first batsman ever to score double centuries in four consecutive series. He broke the record of Australian great [[Donald Bradman]] and Rahul Dravid, both of whom had managed to get three. Against England, he scored his then-highest Test score of 235.<ref name="Kohli200">{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharat |date=10 February 2017 |title=Virat Kohli: four double-tons in four series |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-bangladesh-2016-17/content/story/1081775.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210121320/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-bangladesh-2016-17/content/story/1081775.html |archive-date=10 February 2017 |access-date=10 February 2017 |work=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref>


Kohli got the chance to captain in an ICC tournament for the first time in the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy]]. In the semi-final against Bangladesh, Kohli scored 96* and became the fastest batsman in terms of innings to reach 8,000 runs in ODIs in 175 innings.<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Monga |first=Sidharth |date=15 June 2017 |title=Dominant India march into yet another final |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/19640879/dominant-india-march-yet-another-final}}</ref> India reached the final, but lost to Pakistan by 180 runs. In the third over of Indian innings, Kohli was dropped in the slips for just five runs but caught the next ball by [[Shadab Khan]] at point on the bowling of [[Mohammad Amir]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hodgetts |first=Rob |date=2017-06-18 |title=Champions Trophy: Pakistan pulls off famous win against old rival India |url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/18/sport/pakistan-india-champions-trophy-cricket/index.html |access-date=2018-04-24 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> He was also named as part of the 'Team of the Tournament' at the 2017 Champions Trophy by the ICC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Live Cricket Scores & News International Cricket Council |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/champions-trophy/media-releases/421165 |website=[[International Cricket Council|ICC-cricket]]}}</ref>
Kohli got the chance to captain in an ICC tournament for the first time in the [[2017 ICC Champions Trophy]]. In the semi-final against Bangladesh, Kohli scored 96* and became the fastest batsman in terms of innings to reach 8,000 runs in ODIs in 175 innings.<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Monga |first=Sidharth |date=15 June 2017 |title=Dominant India march into yet another final |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/19640879/dominant-india-march-yet-another-final}}</ref> India reached the final, but lost to Pakistan by 180 runs. In the third over of Indian innings, Kohli was dropped in the slips for just five runs but caught the next ball by [[Shadab Khan]] at point on the bowling of [[Mohammad Amir]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hodgetts |first=Rob |date=2017-06-18 |title=Champions Trophy: Pakistan pulls off famous win against old rival India |url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/18/sport/pakistan-india-champions-trophy-cricket/index.html |access-date=2018-04-24 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> He was also named as part of the 'Team of the Tournament' at the 2017 Champions Trophy by the ICC.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Live Cricket Scores & News International Cricket Council |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/champions-trophy/media-releases/421165 |website=[[International Cricket Council|ICC-cricket]] |access-date=16 July 2019 |archive-date=22 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622154932/https://www.icc-cricket.com/champions-trophy/media-releases/421165 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[File:Virat Kohli after his century at Trent Bridge (cropped).jpg|left|thumb|244x244px|Virat Kohli after scoring a hundred against [[England cricket team|England]] in [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|2018 Test series]]]]
[[File:Virat Kohli after his century at Trent Bridge (cropped).jpg|left|thumb|244x244px|Virat Kohli after scoring a hundred against [[England cricket team|England]] in [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|2018 Test series]]]]
Kohli carried on his form with ODI centuries against the West Indies and Sri Lanka in consecutive series, equalling [[Ricky Ponting]]'s tally of 30 ODI centuries.<ref name="mom24">{{cite web |title=Kohli, Rohit smash hundreds in crushing victory |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17891/report/1109608/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901034724/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17891/report/1109608/ |archive-date=1 September 2017 |access-date=31 August 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |date=31 August 2017 |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Date |first=Kartikeya |date=10 September 2017 |title=Is Kohli up there with Tendulkar and Richards as an ODI batsman? |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/20655528/virat-kohli-there-sachin-tendulkar-viv-richards-odi-batsman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910124110/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/20655528/virat-kohli-there-sachin-tendulkar-viv-richards-odi-batsman |archive-date=10 September 2017 |access-date=10 September 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |publisher=}}</ref> In October 2017, he was adjudged the ODI player of the series against New Zealand for scoring two ODI centuries, during the course of which he made a new record for the most runs (8,888), best average (55.55) and highest number of centuries (31) for any batsman when completing 200 ODIs.<ref>{{cite web |date=22 October 2017 |title=Kohli: the most prolific batsman after 200 ODIs |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21112829/most-prolific-batsman-200-odis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023012816/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21112829/most-prolific-batsman-200-odis |archive-date=23 October 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref><ref name="mos4">{{cite web|title=3rd ODI (D/N), New Zealand tour of India at Kanpur, Oct 29 2017|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18029/scorecard/1120092/India-vs-New-Zealand-3rd-ODI-nz-in-ind-2017-18-2017-18|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126104900/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18029/scorecard/1120092|archive-date=26 November 2017}}</ref> Kohli made several more records during the [[Sri Lankan cricket team in India in 2017–18|3 match Test series against Sri Lanka]] at home in November. After scoring a century and a double century in the first two Tests, he ended up scoring yet another double century in the third Test during which he became the eleventh Indian batsman to surpass 5000 runs in Test cricket while scoring his 20th Test century and 6th double century.<ref>{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=2 December 2017 |title=Kohli breezes past 5000 runs with his 20th Test ton |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21638676/virat-kohli-breezes-5000-runs-20th-test-ton |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203071022/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21638676/virat-kohli-breezes-5000-runs-20th-test-ton |archive-date=3 December 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref> During this match he also became the first batsman to score six double hundreds as a captain.<ref>{{cite news |title=Virat Kohli surpasses Brian Lara for most double centuries as captain |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/virat-kohli-surpasses-brian-lara-for-most-double-centuries-as-captain/articleshow/61900016.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203080550/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/virat-kohli-surpasses-brian-lara-for-most-double-centuries-as-captain/articleshow/61900016.cms |archive-date=3 December 2017 |access-date=3 December 2017 |work=[[The Times of India]]|date=3 December 2017 }}</ref> With 610 runs in the series, Kohli also became the highest run-scorer by an Indian in a three-match Test series and the fourth-highest overall.<ref name="Auto1">{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=5 December 2017 |title=Virat Kohli – 2818 international runs in 2017 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21674290/virat-kohli-2818-international-runs-2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206081229/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21674290/virat-kohli-2818-international-runs-2017 |archive-date=6 December 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref> India comfortably won the three-match series 1–0 and Kohli was adjudged man of the match for the second and third Test matches and player of the series. With this win, India equaled Australia for the record streak of nine consecutive series wins in Test cricket.<ref>{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=6 December 2017 |title=India's record streak of nine consecutive series wins |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-sri-lanka-2017/content/story/1128687.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200120/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-sri-lanka-2017/content/story/1128687.html |archive-date=3 March 2018 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |publisher=}}</ref> He ended the year with 2818 international runs, which is recorded as the third-highest tally ever in a calendar year and the highest tally ever by an Indian player.<ref name="Auto1" /> The ICC named Kohli as captain of both their World Test XI and ODI XI for 2017.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=18 Jan 2018 |title=ICC Awards: Men's Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2017 announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/597047 |website=[[International Cricket Council|ICC-cricket]]}}</ref> Kohli farely average in the Test matches as India lost 1–2 during the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18|South Africa tour in 2018]] but came back strongly to score 558 runs in the 6 ODIs making a record for the highest runs scored in a bilateral ODI series.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lynch |first=Steven |date=13 February 2018 |title=Who has scored the most runs in a bilateral ODI series? |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22506527/scored-most-test-runs-month |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224102835/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22506527/scored-most-test-runs-month |archive-date=24 February 2018 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |publisher=}}</ref> This included three centuries, remaining unbeaten in two with a best of 160*.<ref>{{cite web |last=Christopher Nickels |first=Jephher |date=16 February 2018 |title=India vs South Africa, 6th ODI: Virat Kohli blasts 3rd hundred in 6-match series |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-south-africa-6th-odi-virat-kohli-blasts-3rd-hundred-in-6-match-series-1171279-2018-02-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218021953/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-south-africa-6th-odi-virat-kohli-blasts-3rd-hundred-in-6-match-series-1171279-2018-02-16 |archive-date=18 February 2018 |website=[[India Today]] |publisher=}}</ref> India won the ODI series 5–1 and Kohli became the first Indian captain to win an ODI series in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohli-leads-india-to-their-first-ever-bilateral-series-triumph-in-south-africa-1169147-2018-02-14|title=India create history in South Africa: Virat Kohli does what no other Indian captain could|date=14 February 2018|publisher=India Today|first=Ritayan|last=Basu|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214055905/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohli-leads-india-to-their-first-ever-bilateral-series-triumph-in-south-africa-1169147-2018-02-14|archive-date=14 February 2018}}</ref>
Kohli carried on his form with ODI centuries against the West Indies and Sri Lanka in consecutive series, equalling [[Ricky Ponting]]'s tally of 30 ODI centuries.<ref name="mom24">{{cite web |title=Kohli, Rohit smash hundreds in crushing victory |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17891/report/1109608/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901034724/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/17891/report/1109608/ |archive-date=1 September 2017 |access-date=31 August 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |date=31 August 2017 |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Date |first=Kartikeya |date=10 September 2017 |title=Is Kohli up there with Tendulkar and Richards as an ODI batsman? |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/20655528/virat-kohli-there-sachin-tendulkar-viv-richards-odi-batsman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910124110/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/20655528/virat-kohli-there-sachin-tendulkar-viv-richards-odi-batsman |archive-date=10 September 2017 |access-date=10 September 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |publisher=}}</ref> In October 2017, he was adjudged the ODI player of the series against New Zealand for scoring two ODI centuries, during the course of which he made a new record for the most runs (8,888), best average (55.55) and highest number of centuries (31) for any batsman when completing 200 ODIs.<ref>{{cite web |date=22 October 2017 |title=Kohli: the most prolific batsman after 200 ODIs |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21112829/most-prolific-batsman-200-odis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023012816/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21112829/most-prolific-batsman-200-odis |archive-date=23 October 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref><ref name="mos4">{{cite web|title=3rd ODI (D/N), New Zealand tour of India at Kanpur, Oct 29 2017|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18029/scorecard/1120092/India-vs-New-Zealand-3rd-ODI-nz-in-ind-2017-18-2017-18|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126104900/http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/18029/scorecard/1120092|archive-date=26 November 2017}}</ref> Kohli made several more records during the [[Sri Lankan cricket team in India in 2017–18|3 match Test series against Sri Lanka]] at home in November. After scoring a century and a double century in the first two Tests, he ended up scoring yet another double century in the third Test during which he became the eleventh Indian batsman to surpass 5000 runs in Test cricket while scoring his 20th Test century and 6th double century.<ref>{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=2 December 2017 |title=Kohli breezes past 5000 runs with his 20th Test ton |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21638676/virat-kohli-breezes-5000-runs-20th-test-ton |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203071022/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21638676/virat-kohli-breezes-5000-runs-20th-test-ton |archive-date=3 December 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref> During this match he also became the first batsman to score six double hundreds as a captain.<ref>{{cite news |title=Virat Kohli surpasses Brian Lara for most double centuries as captain |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/virat-kohli-surpasses-brian-lara-for-most-double-centuries-as-captain/articleshow/61900016.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203080550/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/virat-kohli-surpasses-brian-lara-for-most-double-centuries-as-captain/articleshow/61900016.cms |archive-date=3 December 2017 |access-date=3 December 2017 |work=[[The Times of India]]|date=3 December 2017 }}</ref> With 610 runs in the series, Kohli also became the highest run-scorer by an Indian in a three-match Test series and the fourth-highest overall.<ref name="Auto1">{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=5 December 2017 |title=Virat Kohli – 2818 international runs in 2017 |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21674290/virat-kohli-2818-international-runs-2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206081229/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21674290/virat-kohli-2818-international-runs-2017 |archive-date=6 December 2017 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref> India comfortably won the three-match series 1–0 and Kohli was adjudged man of the match for the second and third Test matches and player of the series. With this win, India equaled Australia for the record streak of nine consecutive series wins in Test cricket.<ref>{{cite web |last=Seervi |first=Bharath |date=6 December 2017 |title=India's record streak of nine consecutive series wins |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-sri-lanka-2017/content/story/1128687.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303200120/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-sri-lanka-2017/content/story/1128687.html |archive-date=3 March 2018 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |publisher=}}</ref> He ended the year with 2818 international runs, which is recorded as the third-highest tally ever in a calendar year and the highest tally ever by an Indian player.<ref name="Auto1" /> The ICC named Kohli as captain of both their World Test XI and ODI XI for 2017.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |date=18 Jan 2018 |title=ICC Awards: Men's Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2017 announced |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/597047 |website=[[International Cricket Council|ICC-cricket]]}}</ref> Kohli farely average in the Test matches as India lost 1–2 during the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18|South Africa tour in 2018]] but came back strongly to score 558 runs in the 6 ODIs making a record for the highest runs scored in a bilateral ODI series.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lynch |first=Steven |date=13 February 2018 |title=Who has scored the most runs in a bilateral ODI series? |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22506527/scored-most-test-runs-month |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224102835/http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22506527/scored-most-test-runs-month |archive-date=24 February 2018 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]] |publisher=}}</ref> This included three centuries, remaining unbeaten in two with a best of 160*.<ref>{{cite web |last=Christopher Nickels |first=Jephher |date=16 February 2018 |title=India vs South Africa, 6th ODI: Virat Kohli blasts 3rd hundred in 6-match series |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-south-africa-6th-odi-virat-kohli-blasts-3rd-hundred-in-6-match-series-1171279-2018-02-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218021953/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-south-africa-6th-odi-virat-kohli-blasts-3rd-hundred-in-6-match-series-1171279-2018-02-16 |archive-date=18 February 2018 |website=[[India Today]] |publisher=}}</ref> India won the ODI series 5–1 and Kohli became the first Indian captain to win an ODI series in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohli-leads-india-to-their-first-ever-bilateral-series-triumph-in-south-africa-1169147-2018-02-14|title=India create history in South Africa: Virat Kohli does what no other Indian captain could|date=14 February 2018|publisher=India Today|first=Ritayan|last=Basu|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214055905/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohli-leads-india-to-their-first-ever-bilateral-series-triumph-in-south-africa-1169147-2018-02-14|archive-date=14 February 2018}}</ref>
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=== 2023{{Endash}}present ===
=== 2023{{Endash}}present ===
In the early part of the year, Kohli began his campaign with a century against the [[Sri Lankan cricket team in India in 2022–23#ODI series|touring Sri Lankan side in ODI]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-10 |title=India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli starts the new year with 45th ODI hundred |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/india-vs-sri-lanka-virat-kohli-starts-the-new-year-with-45th-odi-hundred/articleshow/96885340.cms |access-date=2023-03-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In the third match of the series, Kohli delivered a prodigious performance, amassing an unbeaten 166 runs from 110 balls. This century, his 21st in India, marked a milestone as he surpassed all other players for the most ODI centuries scored in the country. Additionally, his performance in this match elevated him to become the [[List of One Day International cricket records#Most career runs|fifth highest run-scorer in ODI cricket]], going ahead of [[Mahela Jayawardene]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-15 |title=Virat Kohli goes past Sachin Tendulkar to score most ODI tons against an opponent |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/virat-kohli-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-to-score-most-odi-tons-against-an-opponent/articleshow/97007792.cms |access-date=2023-03-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Following Kohli's performance, India went on to win the third ODI match by a record margin of 317 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 Jan 2023 |title=Virat Kohli ton helps India beat Sri Lanka by ODI record runs margin |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/15/kohli-century-drives-india-to-biggest-ever-odi-margin-of-victory-sri-lanka-cricket |access-date=1 Feb 2023 |website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> In February{{Endash}}March 2023, Kohli played in the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2022–23|Border-Gavaskar series of 2023]]. He faced a string of low scores in the initial three tests, before playing an innings of discipline and technical correctness, in the final test at Ahmedabad. He amassed a total of 186 runs in the match with his century being his first in the format in three years.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lemon |first=Geoff |date=2023-03-12 |title=Virat Kohli's century one of discipline and flashes of mica in the stone |language=en-GB |work=[[The Guardian]] |agency=Sportblog |publication-place=Ahmedabad |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2023/mar/13/cricket-india-australia-virat-kohlis-century-one-of-discipline-and-flashes-of-mica-in-the-stone |access-date=2023-03-13 |issn=0261-3077 |quote=It now gives India the benefit of a Kohli with that monkey off his back}}</ref> Ahead of his 500th International Game [[Rahul Dravid]] describes Virat kohli  "Longevity comes with a lot of hard work, discipline, adaptability and he's shown all of that,".<ref>{{cite web |title=Secret to Kohli's longevity? 'A lot of hard work and sacrifices,' says Dravid |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/virat-kohli-s-500th-international-game-india-coach-rahul-dravid-recalls-journey-1388463 |website=ESPNcricinfo |date=20 July 2023 |access-date=20 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
In the early part of the year, Kohli began his campaign with a century against the [[Sri Lankan cricket team in India in 2022–23#ODI series|touring Sri Lankan side in ODI]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-10 |title=India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli starts the new year with 45th ODI hundred |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/india-vs-sri-lanka-virat-kohli-starts-the-new-year-with-45th-odi-hundred/articleshow/96885340.cms |access-date=2023-03-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In the third match of the series, Kohli delivered a prodigious performance, amassing an unbeaten 166 runs from 110 balls. This century, his 21st in India, marked a milestone as he surpassed all other players for the most ODI centuries scored in the country. Additionally, his performance in this match elevated him to become the [[List of One Day International cricket records#Most career runs|fifth highest run-scorer in ODI cricket]], going ahead of [[Mahela Jayawardene]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-15 |title=Virat Kohli goes past Sachin Tendulkar to score most ODI tons against an opponent |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-in-india/virat-kohli-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-to-score-most-odi-tons-against-an-opponent/articleshow/97007792.cms |access-date=2023-03-26 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Following Kohli's performance, India went on to win the third ODI match by a record margin of 317 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 Jan 2023 |title=Virat Kohli ton helps India beat Sri Lanka by ODI record runs margin |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/15/kohli-century-drives-india-to-biggest-ever-odi-margin-of-victory-sri-lanka-cricket |access-date=1 Feb 2023 |website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> In February{{Endash}}March 2023, Kohli played in the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2022–23|Border-Gavaskar series of 2023]]. He faced a string of low scores in the initial three tests, before playing an innings of discipline and technical correctness, in the final test at Ahmedabad. He amassed a total of 186 runs in the match with his century being his first in the format in three years.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lemon |first=Geoff |date=2023-03-12 |title=Virat Kohli's century one of discipline and flashes of mica in the stone |language=en-GB |work=[[The Guardian]] |agency=Sportblog |publication-place=Ahmedabad |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2023/mar/13/cricket-india-australia-virat-kohlis-century-one-of-discipline-and-flashes-of-mica-in-the-stone |access-date=2023-03-13 |issn=0261-3077 |quote=It now gives India the benefit of a Kohli with that monkey off his back}}</ref> Ahead of his 500th International Game [[Rahul Dravid]] describes Virat kohli  "Longevity comes with a lot of hard work, discipline, adaptability and he's shown all of that,".<ref>{{cite web |title=Secret to Kohli's longevity? 'A lot of hard work and sacrifices,' says Dravid |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/virat-kohli-s-500th-international-game-india-coach-rahul-dravid-recalls-journey-1388463 |website=ESPNcricinfo |date=20 July 2023 |access-date=20 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
On 20th July 2023,Virat Kohli became the 10th player to play in 500 international matches. Among Indians, only [[Sachin Tendulkar]] (664), [[M. S. Dhoni]] (538), and [[Rahul Dravid]] (509) have appeared in more international matches than Kohli. Kohli, incidentally, has aggregated the most runs (25582) among these players after their first 500 matches. He made this occasion more special by scoring his 29th Test century and became the first player to register a fifty-plus score in their 500th international match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Virat Kohli scores 29th Test century in 500th international match for India |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-scores-29th-test-century-in-500th-international-match-for-india-8852944|website=Indianexpress|date=21 July 2023|access-date=27 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
In August 2023, he was selected in India's squad for [[2023 Asia Cup]].In the opening match against Pakistan, Kohli could only score 4 runs before being bowled by [[Shaheen Afridi]].The match, however, was called off due to rain. He did not get to bat in the second match against Nepal as India won the match without losing any wicket. However, in the next match against Pakistan, Kohli scored a magnificent hundred and stitched an unbeaten 233 run partnership with [[KL Rahul]],making it the highest partnership in the history of the tournament.During the match, he also achieved the milestone of the fastest batsman to score 13,000 ODI runs. He reached the landmark in his 267th innings going past [[Sachin Tendulkar]] who took 321 innings to achieve this feat.<ref>{{cite web |title=Virat Kohli becomes fastest to reach 13,000 ODI runs
|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/ind-vs-pak-virat-kohli-becomes-fastest-to-reach-13-000-odi-runs-x-erupts-in-joy-101694440159735.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=11 September 2023|access-date=1 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>


== Franchise career ==
== Franchise career ==
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* {{Cite web |date=16 May 2021 |title=Virat Kohli is best batsman in world, will always remember him, says Tim Paine |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-is-best-batsman-in-world-will-always-remember-him-says-tim-paine/article34572064.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |place=Melbourne}}
* {{Cite web |date=16 May 2021 |title=Virat Kohli is best batsman in world, will always remember him, says Tim Paine |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-is-best-batsman-in-world-will-always-remember-him-says-tim-paine/article34572064.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |place=Melbourne}}
* {{Cite web |last=Chandra |first=Kathakali |date=12 Sep 2022 |title=Virat Kohli is one of the best cricketers on earth. He's great for cricket: Brett Lee |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/virat-kohli-is-one-of-the-best-cricketers-on-earth-hes-great-for-cricket-brett-lee/79721/1 |website=[[Forbes India]]}}
* {{Cite web |last=Chandra |first=Kathakali |date=12 Sep 2022 |title=Virat Kohli is one of the best cricketers on earth. He's great for cricket: Brett Lee |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/lifes/virat-kohli-is-one-of-the-best-cricketers-on-earth-hes-great-for-cricket-brett-lee/79721/1 |website=[[Forbes India]]}}
* {{Cite web |last=Chappell |first=Greg |author-link=Greg Chappell |date=11 Dec 2020 |title=Hail to the King: How Virat Kohli became the best player in the world |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/hail-to-the-king-how-virat-kohli-became-the-best-player-in-the-world-20201211-p56mnx.html |website=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref> In ODIs, he boasts an average of 66 runs when batting second and 48 runs when 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/virat-kohli-253802 |archive-date=19 September 2015 |access-date=24 October 2022 |publisher=ESPN cricinfo}}</ref> He has amassed 26 of his 46 ODI hundreds in run-chases, and holds the record for the most hundreds scored when 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|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217232306/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats|archive-date=17 February 2015|access-date=28 June 2015|publisher=ESPN cricinfo}}</ref> In reference to his success while batting second, Kohli has expressed a fondness for the challenge of chasing, relishing the opportunity to test himself and demonstrate his ability to efficiently manage strike rotation and execute boundary hits.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dutta |first=Sahil |date=8 September 2011 |title=India seek comfort in youth |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-2011-474450/england-vs-india-3rd-odi-474479/match-preview |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 |access-date=26 April 2015 |website=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |publisher=}}</ref> His colleagues admire his self-assurance, dedication, concentration, and work ethic, which are the driving forces behind his success.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Villiers |first1=A. B. de |author-link=AB de Villiers |date=8 May 2016 |title=Virat Kohli is pure class |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/virat-kohli-is-pure-class/article8574090.ece |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=24 June 2016 |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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Smyth |first=Rob |date=2012-10-03 |title=Why Virat Kohli should be the next superstar of world cricket |language=en-GB |work=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/oct/03/the-spin-virat-kohli |access-date= |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
* {{Cite web |last=Chappell |first=Greg |author-link=Greg Chappell |date=11 Dec 2020 |title=Hail to the King: How Virat Kohli became the best player in the world |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/hail-to-the-king-how-virat-kohli-became-the-best-player-in-the-world-20201211-p56mnx.html |website=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref> In ODIs, he boasts an average of 66 runs when batting second and 48 runs when 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 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018234636/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/253802.html?class=2;template=results;type=batting |archive-date=18 October 2022 |access-date=24 October 2022 |publisher=ESPN cricinfo }}</ref> He has amassed 26 of his 46 ODI hundreds in run-chases, and holds the record for the most hundreds scored when 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|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217232306/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats|archive-date=17 February 2015|access-date=28 June 2015|publisher=ESPN cricinfo}}</ref> In reference to his success while batting second, Kohli has expressed a fondness for the challenge of chasing, relishing the opportunity to test himself and demonstrate his ability to efficiently manage strike rotation and execute boundary hits.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dutta |first=Sahil |date=8 September 2011 |title=India seek comfort in youth |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-england-2011-474450/england-vs-india-3rd-odi-474479/match-preview |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 |access-date=26 April 2015 |website=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |publisher=}}</ref> His colleagues admire his self-assurance, dedication, concentration, and work ethic, which are the driving forces behind his success.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Villiers |first1=A. B. de |author-link=AB de Villiers |date=8 May 2016 |title=Virat Kohli is pure class |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/virat-kohli-is-pure-class/article8574090.ece |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=24 June 2016 |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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Smyth |first=Rob |date=2012-10-03 |title=Why Virat Kohli should be the next superstar of world cricket |language=en-GB |work=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/oct/03/the-spin-virat-kohli |access-date= |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>


=== Aggression ===
=== Aggression ===
Kohli's playing style is widely regarded as aggressive, a trait that extends to his leadership on the field. He is well known for his passionate and animated responses to on-field situations, demonstrating a fierce competitiveness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vasu |first=Anand |date=10 February 2021 |title=View from India: Virat Kohli needs to be angry not grumpy to lead fightback |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/feb/10/india-virat-kohli-needs-to-be-angry-not-grumpy-to-lead-fightback-england-cricket |access-date=10 January 2023 |website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Friend |first=Nick |date=2019-05-22 |title='King of cricket' Virat Kohli represents a 'new India' |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/22/sport/virat-kohli-cricket-world-cup-shane-warne-india-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=2020-02-19 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> His captaincy is characterized as proactive, taking bold decisions and leading the team by example.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharyya |first=Wriddhaayan |date=2021-08-24 |title=Virat Kohli and Team India's aggression |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/virat-kohli-aggression-sledging-eng-vs-ind-james-anderson-lords-england-india-headingley-jasprit-bumrah-australia/article36074242.ece |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref> Kohli has been the subject of much media scrutiny and criticism in the early stages of his career. He was often portrayed as a brash and arrogant individual, eliciting mixed reactions from fans, critics and former cricketers alike.<ref name="bstd">{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Aabhas |date=8 November 2013 |title=Why Virat Kohli is who he is |newspaper= |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/why-virat-kohli-is-who-he-is-113110800588_1.html |url-status=live |access-date=1 June 2015 |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}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Doshi |first1=Anjali |last2=Das |first2=Rahul |date=21 June 2014 |title=The Rise and Rise of Virat Kohli |url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/virat-kohli |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404122904/http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/virat-kohli |archive-date=4 April 2015 |access-date=1 June 2015 |work=[[Verve (Indian magazine)|Verve Magazine]]}}</ref> While some have praised his assertiveness and confidence,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Dean |author-link=Dean Jones (cricketer) |date=2017-03-17 |title=Virat Kohli, the highly paid head of the Indian snake |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-the-head-of-the-indian-snake-20170315-guy99n.html |url-access=registration |access-date=2020-06-20 |website=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=7 May 2015 |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 |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 |access-date=1 June 2015 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> others have criticized Kohli's behaviour for crossing the boundaries of fair play and for losing control, sometimes resulting in a loss of composure.<ref>{{cite web |last=Chakravarty |first=Shubhodeep |date=29 Dec 2014 |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 |url-status=dead |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 |access-date=1 June 2015 |website=[[NDTV Sports]] |publisher=}}</ref> Despite his efforts to curb his aggressive behaviour, Kohli has acknowledged that there are times when intense pressure or high-stakes situations may challenge his resolve. Nevertheless, the cricketer has persistently maintained that his aggression acts as a source of inspiration and drives his focus and motivation on the field.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marsh |first=Jenni |date=2016-05-06 |title=Virat Kohli: My aggression is hard to control |url=https://www.cnn.com/2016/05/05/sport/virat-kohli-talk-asia/index.html |access-date=2017-10-16 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> In contrast to certain former Indian cricketers who have exhibited an inclination towards excessive politeness and reticence, Kohli is widely regarded as a self-assured and confident individual who embodies his combative demeanour both on and off the cricket field.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Richards |first=Huw |date=2013-05-10 |title=A Rising Star in Cricket |language=en-US |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/11/sports/cricket/Virat-Kohli-Is-Crickets-Rising-Star.html |access-date=2023-02-04 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
Kohli's playing style is widely regarded as aggressive, a trait that extends to his leadership on the field. He is well known for his passionate and animated responses to on-field situations, demonstrating a fierce competitiveness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vasu |first=Anand |date=10 February 2021 |title=View from India: Virat Kohli needs to be angry not grumpy to lead fightback |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/feb/10/india-virat-kohli-needs-to-be-angry-not-grumpy-to-lead-fightback-england-cricket |access-date=10 January 2023 |website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Friend |first=Nick |date=2019-05-22 |title='King of cricket' Virat Kohli represents a 'new India' |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/22/sport/virat-kohli-cricket-world-cup-shane-warne-india-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=2020-02-19 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> His captaincy is characterized as proactive, taking bold decisions and leading the team by example.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharyya |first=Wriddhaayan |date=2021-08-24 |title=Virat Kohli and Team India's aggression |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/virat-kohli-aggression-sledging-eng-vs-ind-james-anderson-lords-england-india-headingley-jasprit-bumrah-australia/article36074242.ece |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=[[Sportstar]] |language=en}}</ref> Kohli has been the subject of much media scrutiny and criticism in the early stages of his career. He was often portrayed as a brash and arrogant individual, eliciting mixed reactions from fans, critics and former cricketers alike.<ref name="bstd">{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Aabhas |date=8 November 2013 |title=Why Virat Kohli is who he is |newspaper= |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/why-virat-kohli-is-who-he-is-113110800588_1.html |url-status=live |access-date=1 June 2015 |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}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Doshi |first1=Anjali |last2=Das |first2=Rahul |date=21 June 2014 |title=The Rise and Rise of Virat Kohli |url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/virat-kohli |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404122904/http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/virat-kohli |archive-date=4 April 2015 |access-date=1 June 2015 |work=[[Verve (Indian magazine)|Verve Magazine]]}}</ref> While some have praised his assertiveness and confidence,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Dean |author-link=Dean Jones (cricketer) |date=2017-03-17 |title=Virat Kohli, the highly paid head of the Indian snake |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-the-head-of-the-indian-snake-20170315-guy99n.html |url-access=registration |access-date=2020-06-20 |website=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=7 May 2015 |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 |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 |access-date=1 June 2015 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> others have criticized Kohli's behaviour for crossing the boundaries of fair play and for losing control, sometimes resulting in a loss of composure.<ref>{{cite web |last=Chakravarty |first=Shubhodeep |date=29 Dec 2014 |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 |url-status=dead |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 |access-date=1 June 2015 |website=[[NDTV Sports]] |publisher=}}</ref> Despite his efforts to curb his aggressive behaviour, Kohli has acknowledged that there are times when intense pressure or high-stakes situations may challenge his resolve. Nevertheless, the cricketer has persistently maintained that his aggression acts as a source of inspiration and drives his focus and motivation on the field.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marsh |first=Jenni |date=2016-05-06 |title=Virat Kohli: My aggression is hard to control |url=https://www.cnn.com/2016/05/05/sport/virat-kohli-talk-asia/index.html |access-date=2017-10-16 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The New York Times]]'', Huw Richards noted Kohli's self-assuredness and "assertiveness" in contrast to some former Indian cricketers who he felt had exhibited an inclination towards excessive politeness and reticence, and that Kohli embodies his combative demeanour both on and off the cricket field.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Richards |first=Huw |date=2013-05-10 |title=A Rising Star in Cricket |language=en-US |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/11/sports/cricket/Virat-Kohli-Is-Crickets-Rising-Star.html |access-date=2023-02-04 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


=== Comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar ===
=== Comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar ===
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=== Personal life ===
=== Personal life ===
[[File:Virat Kohali and Anushka Sharma at Mumbai reception.jpg|thumb|Kohli with wife [[Anushka Sharma]] in their Mumbai reception|247x247px]]
[[File:Virat Kohali and Anushka Sharma at Mumbai reception.jpg|thumb|Kohli with wife [[Anushka Sharma]] in their Mumbai reception|247x247px]]
Kohli's romantic association with Bollywood actress [[Anushka Sharma]], which commenced in 2013, earned the duo the moniker of "Virushka".<ref>{{cite web |last=Jain |first=Arushi |date=21 October 2017 |title=Finally! Anushka Sharma confesses love for Virat Kohli in this new TVC |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-ad-watch-video-4899286/ |url-access=subscription |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 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> During an interview with [[Graham Bensinger]], Kohli divulged that he had encountered Sharma for the first time, when they were both were engaged in a promotional shoot for [[Clear (shampoo)|Clear shampoo]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Talwar |first=Shikha |date=2019-09-05 |title=Virat Kohli finally reveals how he met Anushka Sharma and asked her out |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/virat-kohli-finally-reveals-how-he-met-anushka-sharma-and-asked-her-out |access-date=2021-12-24 |website=[[GQ India]] |language=en-IN}}</ref> Their union since then has attracted significant media interest, with persistent rumours and speculations swirling around in the press, as both parties remained reticent about publicly discussing the relationship.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-11 |title=A complete timeline of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma's relationship as the couple celebrate their anniversary |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-marriage-anniversary-timeline-of-their-relationship |access-date=2020-02-29 |website=[[GQ India]] |language=en-IN}}</ref> On 11 December 2017, the couple exchanged nuptials in an intimate ceremony held in [[Florence]], [[Italy]], becoming one of the most talked-about celebrity couples in the country.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 December 2017 |title=It's official: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are married |work=[[The Express Tribune]] |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1581527/4-official-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-married/ |url-status=live |access-date=11 December 2017 |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> On 11 January 2021, their union was blessed with the arrival of a daughter, marking a new chapter in their lives.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grez |first=Matias |date=2021-01-11 |title=India cricket captain Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma announce arrival of baby girl |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/11/sport/virat-kohli-baby-girl-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=2021-02-19 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> The couple named their first born child, a daughter, Vamika. The child's name, Vamika, is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "little goddess".<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=2021-02-01 |title=Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli reveal daughter's name |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Trust Of India]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-reveal-daughters-name/article33717023.ece |access-date=2023-02-05 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
Kohli's romantic association with Bollywood actress [[Anushka Sharma]], which commenced in 2013, earned the duo the moniker of "Virushka".<ref>{{cite web |last=Jain |first=Arushi |date=21 October 2017 |title=Finally! Anushka Sharma confesses love for Virat Kohli in this new TVC |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-ad-watch-video-4899286/ |url-access=subscription |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 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> During an interview with [[Graham Bensinger]], Kohli divulged that he had encountered Sharma for the first time, when they were both were engaged in a promotional shoot for [[Clear (shampoo)|Clear shampoo]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Talwar |first=Shikha |date=2019-09-05 |title=Virat Kohli finally reveals how he met Anushka Sharma and asked her out |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/virat-kohli-finally-reveals-how-he-met-anushka-sharma-and-asked-her-out |access-date=2021-12-24 |website=[[GQ India]] |language=en-IN}}</ref> Their union since then has attracted significant media interest, with persistent rumours and speculations swirling around in the press, as both parties remained reticent about publicly discussing the relationship.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-11 |title=A complete timeline of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma's relationship as the couple celebrate their anniversary |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-marriage-anniversary-timeline-of-their-relationship |access-date=2020-02-29 |website=[[GQ India]] |language=en-IN}}</ref> On 11 December 2017, the couple exchanged nuptials in an intimate ceremony held in [[Florence]], [[Italy]], becoming one of the most talked-about celebrity couples in the country.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 December 2017 |title=It's official: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are married |work=[[The Express Tribune]] |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1581527/4-official-anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-married/ |url-status=live |access-date=11 December 2017 |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> On 11 January 2021, the couple had their first child, a daughter, who was named Vamika.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grez |first=Matias |date=2021-01-11 |title=India cricket captain Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma announce arrival of baby girl |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/11/sport/virat-kohli-baby-girl-spt-intl/index.html |access-date=2021-02-19 |website=[[CNN]] |language=en}}</ref> The child's name, Vamika, is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "little goddess".<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=2021-02-01 |title=Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli reveal daughter's name |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Trust Of India]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anushka-sharma-virat-kohli-reveal-daughters-name/article33717023.ece |access-date=2023-02-05 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


In 2018, Kohli disclosed that he had made the decision to adopt a [[Vegetarian cuisine|vegetarian diet]] in an effort to alleviate the symptoms of a [[Cervical vertebrae|cervical spine]] issue caused by elevated levels of [[uric acid]]. This condition was impacting his finger movements, and thus, affecting his performance as a batsman. He made a conscious effort to abstain from consuming meat, as part of his regimen for maintaining optimal health.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Basu |first=Indranil |date=Oct 7, 2018 |title=Virat Kohli: Captain Kohli turns vegan, feels it has improved his game |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/captain-kohli-turns-vegan-feels-it-has-improved-his-game/articleshow/66103693.cms |access-date=2 January 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> He has since clarified that his dietary choices do not align with a [[Veganism|vegan lifestyle]] and he continues to consume dairy products.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-01 |title=Never claimed to be a vegan: Virat Kohli responds to trolls over eggs in his diet |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/vegan-virat-kohli-on-eggs-in-his-diet-7339943/ |url-access=subscription |access-date= |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Kohli is widely recognized for his [[physical fitness]] and intense training regimen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ajay |first=Sreeraj M. |date=2022-08-31 |title=Virat Kohli's Workout Routine and Diet Plan |url=https://www.drworkout.fitness/virat-kohli-workout-and-diet-plan/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> He has been an advocate of leading a healthy lifestyle, which involves regular exercise and a nutritious diet. His hard work and discipline in this area have earned him the reputation of being one of the fittest cricketers in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-30 |title='Fitness for me probably more important than cricket practice': Virat Kohli reveals his fitness mantra |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/fitness-for-me-probably-more-important-than-cricket-practice-virat-kohli-reveals-his-fitness-mantra-8238092/ |url-access=subscription |access-date= |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
In 2018, Kohli disclosed that he had made the decision to adopt a [[Vegetarian cuisine|vegetarian diet]] in an effort to alleviate the symptoms of a [[Cervical vertebrae|cervical spine]] issue caused by elevated levels of [[uric acid]]. This condition was impacting his finger movements, and thus, affecting his performance as a batsman. He made a conscious effort to abstain from consuming meat, as part of his regimen for maintaining optimal health.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Basu |first=Indranil |date=Oct 7, 2018 |title=Virat Kohli: Captain Kohli turns vegan, feels it has improved his game |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/captain-kohli-turns-vegan-feels-it-has-improved-his-game/articleshow/66103693.cms |access-date=2 January 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> He has since clarified that his dietary choices do not align with a [[Veganism|vegan lifestyle]] and he continues to consume dairy products.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-01 |title=Never claimed to be a vegan: Virat Kohli responds to trolls over eggs in his diet |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/vegan-virat-kohli-on-eggs-in-his-diet-7339943/ |url-access=subscription |access-date= |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Kohli is widely recognized for his [[physical fitness]] and intense training regimen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ajay |first=Sreeraj M. |date=2022-08-31 |title=Virat Kohli's Workout Routine and Diet Plan |url=https://www.drworkout.fitness/virat-kohli-workout-and-diet-plan/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> He has been an advocate of leading a healthy lifestyle, which involves regular exercise and a nutritious diet. His hard work and discipline in this area have earned him the reputation of being one of the fittest cricketers in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-30 |title='Fitness for me probably more important than cricket practice': Virat Kohli reveals his fitness mantra |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/fitness-for-me-probably-more-important-than-cricket-practice-virat-kohli-reveals-his-fitness-mantra-8238092/ |url-access=subscription |access-date= |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
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Kohli invested in [[Indian Super League]] club [[FC Goa]], which he co-owned as of 2014, reflects his ambition to support and cultivate the growth of football in India. Beyond the realm of cricket, this venture served as a future business opportunity for him, as he sought to diversify his portfolio after retirement from the sport.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 September 2014 |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/ |url-access=subscription |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 |access-date=5 May 2015 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher= |agency=Press Trust Of India}}</ref> In November 2014, Kohli partnered with Anjana Reddy's ''Universal Sportsbiz (USPL)'' to launch the youth fashion brand ''WROGN''. The brand specialized in men's casual wear clothing and entered into collaborations with prominent retail outlets such as [[Myntra]] and [[Shoppers Stop|Shopper's Stop]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Menon |first1=Rashmi |date=21 November 2014 |title=Virat Kohli takes a 'WROGN' turn |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/virat-kohli-takes-a-wrogn-turn/articleshow/45228555.cms |url-status=live |access-date=28 May 2015 |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}}</ref> Additionally, in late 2014, Kohli became a shareholder and brand ambassador for the London-based social networking venture "Sport Convo". His involvement aimed to promote and raise awareness of the platform, which was focused on providing a space for sports fans to connect and engage with one another.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 Dec 2015 |title=Virat Kohli's new venture Sport Convo backed by Real Madrid star Gareth Bale |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohlis-new-venture-sport-convo-backed-by-real-madrid-star-gareth-bale-276428-2015-12-09 |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en |agency=Press Trust Of India}}</ref>
Kohli invested in [[Indian Super League]] club [[FC Goa]], which he co-owned as of 2014, reflects his ambition to support and cultivate the growth of football in India. Beyond the realm of cricket, this venture served as a future business opportunity for him, as he sought to diversify his portfolio after retirement from the sport.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 September 2014 |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/ |url-access=subscription |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 |access-date=5 May 2015 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |publisher= |agency=Press Trust Of India}}</ref> In November 2014, Kohli partnered with Anjana Reddy's ''Universal Sportsbiz (USPL)'' to launch the youth fashion brand ''WROGN''. The brand specialized in men's casual wear clothing and entered into collaborations with prominent retail outlets such as [[Myntra]] and [[Shoppers Stop|Shopper's Stop]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Menon |first1=Rashmi |date=21 November 2014 |title=Virat Kohli takes a 'WROGN' turn |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/virat-kohli-takes-a-wrogn-turn/articleshow/45228555.cms |url-status=live |access-date=28 May 2015 |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}}</ref> Additionally, in late 2014, Kohli became a shareholder and brand ambassador for the London-based social networking venture "Sport Convo". His involvement aimed to promote and raise awareness of the platform, which was focused on providing a space for sports fans to connect and engage with one another.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 Dec 2015 |title=Virat Kohli's new venture Sport Convo backed by Real Madrid star Gareth Bale |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/virat-kohlis-new-venture-sport-convo-backed-by-real-madrid-star-gareth-bale-276428-2015-12-09 |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en |agency=Press Trust Of India}}</ref>


In 2015, Kohli invested a sum of {{INRConvert|900|m}} towards the establishment of a chain of health clubs and fitness centers throughout the Indian territory. Dubbed as "''Chisel''", the network of gyms was established through a joint venture between Kohli, Chisel India, and CSE (Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment), the organization responsible for managing Kohli's commercial pursuits.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sarkar |first=John |date=21 April 2015 |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 |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 |access-date=5 May 2015 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In September of the same year, Kohli expanded his portfolio of sports-related investments by becoming a co-owner of the [[International Premier Tennis League]] franchise, [[UAE Royals]].<ref>{{cite news |date=11 September 2015 |title=Kohli becomes co-owner of UAE Royals |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-becomes-coowner-of-uae-royals/article7638986.ece |url-status=live |access-date=16 September 2015 |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}}</ref> In quick succession, he also became a co-owner of the [[JSW Group|JSW]]-owned Bengaluru Yodhas franchise in the [[Pro Wrestling League]].<ref>{{cite web |date=10 Dec 2015 |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 |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 |access-date=10 July 2016 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> These ventures demonstrate Kohli's astute business acumen and his commitment to promoting and supporting various [[Sport in India|sports in India]] and beyond.
In 2015, Kohli invested a sum of {{INRConvert|900|m}} towards the establishment of a chain of health clubs and fitness centers throughout the Indian territory. Dubbed as "''Chisel''", the network of gyms was established through a joint venture between Kohli, Chisel India, and CSE (Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment), the organization responsible for managing Kohli's commercial pursuits.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sarkar |first=John |date=21 April 2015 |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 |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 |access-date=5 May 2015 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In September of the same year, Kohli expanded his portfolio of sports-related investments by becoming a co-owner of the [[International Premier Tennis League]] franchise, [[UAE Royals]].<ref>{{cite news |date=11 September 2015 |title=Kohli becomes co-owner of UAE Royals |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/kohli-becomes-coowner-of-uae-royals/article7638986.ece |url-status=live |access-date=16 September 2015 |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}}</ref> In quick succession, he also became a co-owner of the [[JSW Group|JSW]]-owned Bengaluru Yodhas franchise in the [[Pro Wrestling League]].<ref>{{cite web |date=10 Dec 2015 |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 |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 |access-date=10 July 2016 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


In the year 2016, Kohli embarked on a new venture, which aimed to promote fitness among children. He joined forces with ''Stepathlon Lifestyle'' to launch Stepathlon Kids. The initiative aimed to encourage young individuals to adopt healthy lifestyle habits and inculcate the love for physical activity''.''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Malvania |first1=Urvi |date=28 June 2016 |title=Virat Kohli promotes a healthy lifestyle; launches Stepathlon Kids |newspaper= |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |publication-place=Mumbai |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/virat-kohli-promotes-a-healthy-lifestyle-launches-stepathlon-kids-116062800919_1.html |url-status=live |access-date=20 July 2016 |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}}</ref>
In the year 2016, Kohli embarked on a new venture, which aimed to promote fitness among children. He joined forces with ''Stepathlon Lifestyle'' to launch Stepathlon Kids. The initiative aimed to encourage young individuals to adopt healthy lifestyle habits and inculcate the love for physical activity''.''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Malvania |first1=Urvi |date=28 June 2016 |title=Virat Kohli promotes a healthy lifestyle; launches Stepathlon Kids |newspaper= |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |publication-place=Mumbai |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/virat-kohli-promotes-a-healthy-lifestyle-launches-stepathlon-kids-116062800919_1.html |url-status=live |access-date=20 July 2016 |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}}</ref>
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{{Main|List of international cricket centuries by Virat Kohli}}


{{As of|2023|7}}, Kohli has made 76 [[Century (cricket)|centuries]] and 7 double centuries in international cricket—29 centuries, 7 double centuries in [[Test cricket]], 46 centuries in [[One Day International]]s (ODIs), and 1 century in [[Twenty20 International|T20I]].{{Efn|Kohli is behind [[Sachin Tendulkar]] (100)  in the all-time list. He did so in 664 innings|name=}}
{{As of|2023|7}}, Kohli has made 77 [[Century (cricket)|centuries]] and 7 double centuries in international cricket—29 centuries, 7 double centuries in [[Test cricket]], 47 centuries in [[One Day International]]s (ODIs), and 1 century in [[Twenty20 International|T20I]].{{Efn|Kohli is behind [[Sachin Tendulkar]] (100)  in the all-time list. He did so in 664 innings|name=}}


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