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About Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer who has made significant contributions to the sport. Please note that there might have been developments in his career or personal life since then. Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India.Kohli began his cricketing career at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks in domestic cricket.He captained the Indian U-19 team to victory in the 2008 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.Virat Kohli made his debut for the Indian national team in August 2008 during an ODI against Sri Lanka.He made his Test debut in 2011 against the West Indies.Kohli is renowned for his exceptional batting skills and has achieved numerous records in international cricket.He has consistently been one of the top batsmen in the world and has held the position of captain for the Indian cricket team.Kohli took over the captaincy of the Indian cricket team across all formats, starting with limited-overs cricket in 2013 and Test cricket in 2014.Under his leadership, India achieved notable successes, including a historic Test series win in Australia in 2018-19.In 2017, Kohli became the full-time captain of the Indian cricket team in ODIs after MS Dhoni stepped down from the position.Kohli has received several awards for his on-field performances, including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year multiple times.Apart from cricket, Kohli is known for his fitness regimen, and he has been an advocate for a healthy lifestyle.He is actively involved in various philanthropic activities and has his own foundation, Virat Kohli Foundation, which works towards supporting underprivileged children.