Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer who currently captains the Indian national team.

Kohli was born in Delhi, India, on November 5, 1988. He started playing cricket at a young age.

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Kohli quickly rose through the ranks of Indian cricket and became one of the most consistent batsmen in the world.

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He scored his first hundred in an ODI match against Australia in 2010. Kohli holds a number of records in international cricket.

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Kohli was appointed captain of the Indian ODI team in 2013 and captain of the Indian Test team in 2014.

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Kohli is married to Indian actress Anushka Sharma. They have a daughter named Vamika.

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Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen of all time and one of the most popular and marketable athletes in the world.

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He is an inspiration to millions of people around the world.

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