Virat Kohli: The Modern Warrior of Cricket
Virat Kohli is one of the most successful and inspirational players of India. He is known for his aggression, determination and unmatched batting skills. Virat's life is an amazing story of struggle, hard work and failure, which inspires every youth.
Early Life
Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in a Punjabi family in Delhi. His father, Prem Kohli, was a lawyer by profession, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, is a housewife. Virat was highly interested in sports since childhood. At the age of only 3, he held a cricket bat and started playing street cricket.
Virat's early education was done at Vishal Bharti Public School in Delhi. Although he was good in studies, his focus was always on cricket. His family recognized his talent and enrolled him in the West Delhi Cricket Academy in 1998. Coach Rajkumar Sharma refined his batting technique and game.
Rising star amidst difficulties
In 2006, when Virat was just 18 years old, his father passed away suddenly. Even in this difficult time, Virat did not give up and continued his cricket journey. His passion can be gauged from the fact that the very next day after his father's death, he played a Ranji Trophy match and scored a half-century for his team.
Beginning of cricket career
Virat Kohli captained the Indian Under-19 team in 2008 and led India to victory in the World Cup held in Malaysia. This brilliant performance got his talent recognized at the national level. This year Virat got a place in the senior team and he played the ODI against Sri Lanka on 18 August 2008.
Initially Virat's innings were not that impressive, but gradually he proved himself by improving his game. In 2009 and 2010, Virat performed consistently well in ODIs and secured a very good place in Team India.
Emerging as a great batsman
Virat played an important role for India in the 2011 World Cup. In the first match of the tournament, he scored a century against Bangladesh and led India to victory. In the World Cup final, he made a crucial partnership with Gautam Gambhir to help India win the World Cup after 28 years.
There was a big change in Virat's career from 2012. He started scoring centuries one after the other, bringing consistency and aggression in his batting. His batting style included him in the list of the best batsmen in the world.
Captaincy and records
In 2014, after Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from Test cricket, Virat was made the captain of the Test team. Under his captaincy, the Indian team registered many historic victories. Under Virat's leadership, India won the Test series for the first time in Australia in 2018.
Under his captaincy, India also achieved many important achievements in ODIs and T20s. Virat is the only batsman who scored more than 70 centuries in all formats in the 2010s.
Symbol of fitness
Virat Kohli is not only famous for his batting but also for his fitness. He started a new culture of fitness in Indian cricket. Virat's diet plan and discipline is an inspiration for the players. The effect of his fitness is also clearly visible on his performance.
Personal life
Virat Kohli's busy life has also been in the headlines. On 11 December 2017, he married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The marriage is seen as an ideal couple in India. In 2021, they became parents to a daughter. Virat gives a lot of importance to his family and maintains a balance in sports as well as personal life.
Awards and Honors
Virat Kohli has been awarded many prestigious awards:
- Arjuna Award in 2013
- Padma Shri in 2017
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2018
Apart from this, he has received the ICC's Best Player Award many times.
Virat's influence and legacy
Virat Kohli is not just a cricketer, but an inspiration. His story teaches that success can be achieved even in difficult circumstances through hard work and dedication. He took Indian cricket to new heights and made his mark in world cricket.
Today Virat Kohli is an idol for the younger generation. His discipline, hard work and passion for the game make him one of the greatest players of cricket. His journey to success proves that if you are dedicated to your goal, then no obstacle can stop you.