Virat Kohli stands as one of cricket’s most transformative figures—a player whose impact transcended statistics to fundamentally reshape how the sport is played, approached, and perceived globally. From a talented Delhi youngster with raw aggression to becoming cricket’s ultimate professional and fitness icon, Kohli’s journey embodies excellence, dedication, and an unwavering pursuit of greatness.
The Making of a Champion
Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi to criminal lawyer Prem Kohli and homemaker Saroj Kohli, Virat’s early life was rooted in middle-class values and family support. Growing up as the youngest of three siblings, with brother Vikas and sister Bhavna, Kohli’s cricket journey began with his father’s recognition of his talent and enrollment in a cricket academy.
The defining moment of Kohli’s character came in December 2006, when his father passed away due to a stroke while he was playing a Ranji Trophy match for Delhi against Karnataka. Despite the devastating loss, the 18-year-old refused to leave the field and returned the next day to score a crucial 90 runs, embodying the resilience that would become his trademark. “The moment changed me as a person,” Kohli later reflected, revealing how the sport holds “very, very high importance” in his life.