About Virat Kohli: Kohli was born on 5 November, 1988 in Delhi, India. He showed his passion for cricket from the age of just three. Kohli’s talent was extremely commendable in his young days and his family, especially his father supported him in pursuing his dream of becoming a cricketer.

Kohli is among the most followed people around the world with over 265 million followers on instagram, in this modern age he is known as “King Kohli” as he has a crazy fan following in youth.

In 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named him the male cricketer of the year. Kohli currently plays for (and has previously captained) the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League. He is also a former captain of the Indian cricket team in all three international formats – Twenty20 Internationals (T20I), one-day internationals (ODIs), and Test Cricket.

Beginning of His Career

In 1998, kohli’s father enrolled his son in a professional cricket academy named West Delhi Cricket Academy which was opened in that year and kohli was among the first person who enrolled there. Although kohli couldn’t make it for Under 14 not because of his performance but of some extraneous factors. Kohli decided to earn his recognition based on his own merit and be unbeatable by any nepotism, After that virat found his way in Under 15. In 2008, Virat captained the Under 19 cricket team to victory in Kuala Lumpur. In the same year, he made his international debut, opening the batting and scoring 12 runs in a defeat against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, and that’s how he started his journey.

Virat is the only player who played for only one franchise named Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) throughout his Indian Premier League Career (IPL). In 2008 kohli made his IPL debut when the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) signed him on youth contract for 2008 inaugural edition of IPL and from there he began his IPL career. In 2013, he became the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore in his whole IPL career till now he plays only from the RCB side, he is among the most paid sports persons in IPL.

Virat Kohli Lifetime Awards

• Arjuna Award – 2013
• Padma Shri – 2017 
• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2018, India’s highest sporting honour.

By ICC

• Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Decade): 2011-2020
• Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Cricketer of the Year): 2017, 2018
• ICC ODI Player of the Year: 2012, 2017, 2018
• ICC Test Player of the Year: 2018
• ICC Men’s Player of the Month: October, 2022
• ICC Spirit of Cricket: 2019
• ICC Test Team of the Year: 2017, 2018, 2019 (Captain)
• ICC ODI Team of the Year: 2012, 2014, 2016 (Captain), 2017 (Captain), 2018 (Captain), 2019 (Captain). 

By BCCI

• Polly Umrigar Award for International Cricketer of the Year: 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 

Some Other Awards

• CEAT International Cricketer of the Year: 2011–12, 2013–14, 2018–19
• Indian Premier League Orange Cap for most runs: 2016
• Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) renamed a stand after Kohli at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
• People’s Choice Awards India For Favourite Sportsperson : 2012

Kohli Rewards

• As the fastest player to score 10,000 runs in ODIs.
• Being the fastest player to score 20,000 international run.
• First Indian to score a century on ODI World Cup debut (2011).
• Following Don Bradman and Ricky Ponting, Kohli became the third player to score. three Test double-hundreds in a calendar year.
• First India captain to win 9 Tests in a One year.
• Kohli’s test score of 235 is the highest registered by an Indian captain. 
• He scored most runs in single season of IPL ( 936 runs in 2016)
• Most IPL hundreds in a year (4).
• In 2013, he became the first Indian to score the fastest ODI century in 52 balls against Australia in Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
• The first batsman to reach 4,000 runs in T20Is.

Let’s Decode the Net Worth of Virat Kohli

King kohli has multiple sources of income like – Grade A+ contract with BCCI, Retainer fees from IPL, different earnings from multiple businesses and brand endorsements, social media fees, and many more. Let’s disclose all of them one by one.

Salary

• Team India Salary (Grade A+ player) – 7,00,00,000 (annually)
• Test Match – 15,00,000 (Per mach)
• ODI – 6,00,000 (Per match)
• T20 – 3,00,000 (Per Match)
• T20 League – 15,00,00,000 (annually)

Startups Funded By Kohli

Blue Tribe: This is a 2020 launched startup offering plant-based meat products, which aims to provide a healthy environmentally friendly alternative to animal meat.

Rage Coffee: According to Economic Times, Virat kohli and Anushka Sharma invested an undisclosed amount in 2022 in an made-in-india Coffee Brand, which was founded and Bharat Sethi.

Hyperice: Kohli joined the ranks of worldwide celebrities in 2021 when he became an investor and brand ambassador for Hyperice, a well-known wellness company.

Digit Insurance: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma invested 2.2Cr in Digit Insurance, a startup owned by Canadian billionaire (Prem Watsa). With an incredible $84 million in funding within three years, the start-up was valued at $870 million.

Chisel Fitness: According to Business Insider India report, the Indian cricketer has invested nearly 90 Crores in the business. Chisel Fitness is Bangalore based startup that came up with a project to open a chain of Gyms and Fitness centres, the project is 190 Crore and kohli was also a part of it.

Galactus Funware Technology Pvt Ltd: In 2019, kohli made his investment in a bangalore based startup named (Galactus Funware Technology Pvt. Ltd.). According to reports, kohli entered into a 10 year agreement with the startup that owns the online mobile platform, Mobile Premier league (MPL).

Universal Sportsbiz Pvt Ltd: Kohli entered into Universal Sportsbiz Pvt. Ltd. a fashion startup backed by Sachin Tendulkar. In 2020, virat injected 19.3 crores in this fashion startup.

Sport Convo: Sport Convo is a London-based social media company that was created to bridge the gap between sports players and their fans. In 2014, Virat Kohli, invested in Sport Convo.

Business Owned by Virat Kohli

One8 Commune: One8 Commune is a chain of restaurants and bars which is owned by Virat kohli. This restaurant chain is quite popular and has multiple branches in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune.

UAE Royals: UAE Royals is a Dubai based tennis team, In 2015 virat kohli joined as the co-owner of the team and invested in the franchise. One of the world’s greatest tennis players, Roger Federer was also a part of this franchise.

Wrogn: Wrogn is an Indian luxury brand of fashion and apparel for men. The headquarter of the company is situated in Bangaluru.

Nueva: Nueva is a fine dining bar and restaurant owned by Virat Kohli, located in New Delhi. The restaurant is South American themed, and the interior is adorned with stunning Native American artwork.

Puma One8: In 2017, Virat kohli launched a athleisure One8 with popular german sportswear “Puma”. The items consist of basically activewear and are sports-related, like apparel, footwear and accessories.

FC Goa: Football Club Goa is a professional football club of Goa, the club was founded in the year 2014 and co-owned by Virat Kohli.

Bengaluru Yodhas: Bengaluru Yodhas is a professional wrestling league team based in Bangalore. In 2015, Virat Kohli became the team’s co-owner.

Stepathlon Kids: The brand encourages children to live and follow a healthy lifestyle. It is India’s first and gamified health platform that was launched in the year 2016.

Brand Endorsements

Kohli is among the most influential personalities around the world and many brands know this thing very well and that’s why he contains a long list of different brands. According to reports he earns (7.5 – 10 Cr/ day) combined. Let’s Disclose it! 

• Myntra
• Himalaya 
• Great Learning
• Volini
• Vicks India
• Too Yumm!
• Uber
• MRF Tyre
• Mobile Premier League
• Philips India
• Wellman
• Manyavar
• Wrogn
• Manyavar
• Audi India
• American Tourister  
• Fastrack
• Tissot
• Royal Challenge 
• Colgate – Palmolive 
• Blue Star 
• Hero Motocorp 
• Amaze Inverters & Batteries 
• Shyam Steel 
• Google Duo 
• Digit Insurance 
• Vivo 
• Toothsi 
• Star Sports
• HSBC
• Luxor
• Fir Boltt
• Godrej Cinthol

Total Net Worth

VIRAT empire is enough to blow your mind, kohli is among the richest cricketers in the world with a total networth of rs. 1050 Crores, shows he multi-dimensional not only in cricket pitch but in his investments also from fashion wrogn lineup to tech investments he cover it up all.

Kohli Love for Cars

As we all know, kohli has an immense love for cars, he has also been the brand ambassador for Audi India. But apart from this he has some crazy car collection in his garage. Let’s have a look!

                            MODEL                                                                    PRICES

Audi Q7	86.92 – 94.45 Lakh
Audi A8L W12 Quattro	2.00 Crore
Audi R8 LMX	2.97 Crore
Audi Rs5	1.13 Crore
Land Rover Vogue	2.39 – 4.17 Crore
Bentley Flying Spur	1.70 – 3.40 Crore
Bentley Continental Gt	5.23 – 8.45 Crore
Toyota Fortuner	48.00 Lakh
Renault Duster	13.5 Lakh

Virat Watch Collection

The Indian Cricketer also has some good expensive watches, let’s look at them starting with the pièce of excellence, the exquisite Rolex Daytona Rainbow Everose Gold priced at a staggering 2 crore. Following closely behind is the illustrious Patek Philippe Nautilus commanding a price tag of 57 lakh. Among his treasures, he also possesses the distinguished Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K Rose Gold valued at 32 lakh, and the timeless Rolex Day Date, priced at 27 lakh. Additionally, his collection features the opulent Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, fetching 17 lakh, the classic Rolex Daytona at 8.6 lakh, the elegant Rolex Datejust at 8 lakh, and the stylish Panerai Luminor at 5 lakh. This is just a glimpse into his lavish collection.

Properties owned by Virat Kohli

Bungalow in Gurugram

This is the most expensive property that he owns, costing around a whopping 80 Crores. Located in Gurugram,Haryana. The mansion is spread across 10,000 sq ft and lacks no amenities and facilities. It has it all from a bar to a swimming pool.

Farmhouse in Alibaug

Virat and Anushka own a beautiful luxury farmhouse in Alibaug, the couple often spotted chilling and spending time together there. The house is designed by the interior designer Sussanne Khan, this 4 BHK villa costs around 20 Cr.

Lavish Apartment in Mumbai

The couple also own a luxury home on the “35” Floor of three-tower complex in Mumbai called ‘Omkar’. This sea facing bungalow is located in Worli and according to the sources this house has an estimated price of 34 Cr. This lavish apartment is spread across 7000 Sq. ft. and has a private gym also.

Lesser Known Facts of Virat Kohli

• Virat Kohli is the only player who has never undergone the actual IPL auction even once in 16 years of his IPL career.
• In the 2011 IPL Season, Kohli was the only player retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
• Before marrying to Anushka Sharma, virat kohli also had few girlfriends before named – Sarah Jane Dias, Sanjana, Izabelle Leite, Mansha Bahl, and Tamannah Bhatia. 
• Virat Kohli has become a vegetarian since 2018, due to health reasons.
• Virat Kohli’s nickname was Chikuu. 

VIRAT KOHLI CHARITY FOUNDATION

In 2013, Virat Kohli opened a charity foundation named (Virat Kohli Foundation) to fulfill his  objective of making India a sporting superpower and supporting potential athletes to achieve their dreams.

Address: Sarkar Heritage B Wing 1st Floor, Kane Road Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Email: [email protected] 

Personal Life

The Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli is married to bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on 11 December, 2017. On 11 January 2021, the couple had their first child, a daughter, who was named “Vamika” and on 15 February 2024, the couple welcomed their second child, a boy named “Akaay”.