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How Old is Virat Kohli?
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37 years old
Born November 5, 1988 · 37 years, 10 months, 28 days
Quick biography
Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India. He first made his mark by captaining India to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2008, making his senior international debut the same year.
Kohli became one of the most prolific run-scorers in cricket history, setting the record for the most centuries in One Day International cricket. He captained India across formats and has been a mainstay of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. In 2024 he was part of the India side that won the T20 World Cup.
In 2006, aged 18, Kohli played a Ranji Trophy innings the morning after his father’s death — an episode that became legend and revealed his mental toughness. As captain he transformed India’s fitness culture and led the team to a historic first Test series win in Australia in 2018–19. At the 2023 ODI World Cup he was the tournament’s top scorer.
Career highlights
- ✦2008 — Wins the Under-19 World Cup as captain; makes India debut.
- ✦Sets the all-time record for most ODI centuries.
- ✦Captains India across all formats.
- ✦Long-time star of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
- ✦2024 — Wins the T20 World Cup with India.
- ✦2006 — Plays a famous Ranji innings hours after his father’s death.
- ✦2018–19 — Captains India to a historic Test series win in Australia.
- ✦2023 — Top scorer at the ODI World Cup.
Personal life in brief
Kohli married actor Anushka Sharma in 2017, and they have two children. His intensity on the field contrasts with a disciplined off-field life centered on fitness, family and his restaurants and fashion ventures.
Legacy & influence
Kohli redefined what an Indian cricketer could be: supremely fit, fiercely competitive, and a master of the run chase. His hunger for centuries turned batting milestones into appointment viewing for a generation of fans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Virat Kohli?
Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Virat Kohli born?
Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India.
What is Virat Kohli best known for?
He holds the record for the most centuries in ODI cricket and captained India across formats, winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.
When did Virat Kohli debut for India?
Virat Kohli made his senior India debut in 2008, the same year he captained India to the Under-19 World Cup title.
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