Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer renowned for his exceptional batting prowess and leadership across all formats of the game. Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, he rose through the ranks to captain India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, becoming one of the most successful leaders in Indian cricket history. Kohli holds numerous records, including the most centuries in One Day Internationals (51) and the fastest to accumulate 14,000 ODI runs, achieving this milestone in just 287 innings. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he is the all-time leading run-scorer with over 8,300 runs and holds the record for the most centuries in a single season (4 in 2016). Kohli’s contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2020), multiple ICC Player of the Year awards, and India’s prestigious Padma Shri and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna honors. As of 2025, Kohli continues to be a central figure in Indian cricket, inspiring millions with his passion, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence.