How Virat Kohli became one of the most influential cricketers

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Early Rise to Stardom

Virat Kohli made his mark by leading India to the U-19 World Cup title in 2008 and soon became one of the finest batters in world cricket.

Incredible Records

Kohli played 123 Tests, 302 ODIs, and 125 T20Is, scoring over 27,599 runs and becoming No. 1 in ICC rankings across all formats.

Leadership Success

As India’s Test captain, Kohli led the team to historic overseas wins and finals of the Champions Trophy (2017) and World Test Championship (2021).

IPL Loyalty

Kohli is the only player to have played every IPL season for a single franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and won his first IPL title after 18 seasons.

Business & Brand Power

Beyond cricket, Kohli partnered with global brands like Puma and Audi, built a fitness empire, and became one of the world’s most followed athletes.

Global Icon

With 273 million Instagram followers and recognition from Forbes and Time, Kohli is a global icon inspiring millions as a sports and business leader.

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