Virat Kohli celebrates another milestone as he turns 37, reflecting a career built on passion, discipline and unmatched success (Photo: Pinterest)
Virat Kohli turns 37 on November 5, the cricketing world celebrates not just a player but a phenomenon from the local pitches of Delhi to the grand stages around the world. Kohli's career has been defined by passion, precision and persistence. His legacy goes beyond cricket and is one that assimilates athletic excellence into entrepreneurial brilliance.
Born in 1988 in Delhi, Kohli had an unquenched thirst for cricket since his childhood and known for his intensity, discipline and fitness, he molded himself as one of the most consistent performers of modern cricket. His leadership and determination have made him an inspiration for athletes all over the world.
Kohli first attended Vishal Bharti Public School and then enrolled in West Delhi Cricket Academy which he joined in 1998. Formal education took a backseat and his real learning came through competition and mentorship on the cricket field.
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From captaining India's Under-19 World Cup winning team in 2008 to leading the senior side across formats, Kohli's rise was nothing short of meteoric. He made his debut for India later that year and quickly built a reputation as a reliable chaser and combative competitor.
Since 2008, Kohli has been synonymous with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He is the only player to have represented one franchise since the inception of the IPL. An incredible season in 2016 yielded a record 973 runs, which remains unsurpassed. His captaincy culminated in RCB's long awaited title triumph in 2025.
Kohli's international record is simply staggering more than 26,000 runs, innumerable centuries and numerous awards from the ICC. At his best, he was instrumental in two of India's World Cup victories in 2011 and 2024 and remains arguably one of the most technically correct batsmen from his generation.
Kohli has injected some much needed aggression as captain into Indian cricket. Under his captaincy, India won their first-ever Test series in Australia and attained unprecedented heights across all formats. His focus on overall fitness and professionalism was what defined the team culture.
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In 2017, Kohli married the renowned actress and film producer Anushka Sharma. Together, they are one of India's most admired couples, balancing fame with privacy and philanthropy.
Kohli has an estimated net worth of over Rs. 1,050 crore, underlined by earnings from cricket, endorsements and businesses. His deals with the likes of MRF and Puma are among the biggest in Indian sport.
Put together, Virat and Anushka are worth upwards of Rs. 1,300 crore through Films, sports, fashion and startups the couple has been truly invested in every major vertical driving India's celebrity economy.
His long list of honors includes the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri and Khel Ratna. A multiple time ICC Cricketer of the Year, Kohli remains the face of Indian cricket's modern era is a symbol of excellence both on the field and off it.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. All financial estimates are based on publicly available data as of 2025.
