Fun facts about Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer. He is a right-handed batter. He has also bowled a little medium pace. He is known as one of the best batsmen in cricket history. He has the most ODI centuries and 85 international centuries across formats. He is also the top run scorer in the IPL.
He captained India in all formats earlier. He is India’s most successful Test captain with the most wins and three straight Test mace wins. He is also the only batter to cross 900 rating points in all three formats.
He usually bats at number 3 in ODIs. He is known for strong technique, quick footwork, and scoring under pressure. His cover drive is considered his best shot. He mostly plays grounded shots and is also a very good fielder with quick reflexes.
5 Fun Facts About Virat Kohli That You Didn’t Know
Took a Wicket Off the 0th Ball
Yes, zero. In 2011, Kohli bowled a wide to Kevin Pietersen. Keeper MS Dhoni stumped Pietersen off that wide. So technically, Kohli got a wicket without bowling a single legal delivery. Anushka Sharma revealed this bizarre record in 2023. Only cricketer ever to do it.
Secretly Loves Dark Chocolate
Virat’s diet is famously strict. But AB de Villiers spilled the beans – Kohli’s guilty pleasure is dark chocolate. He keeps a piece somewhere and uses it as mental training, telling himself not to indulge before games. Even his cheat snack becomes a discipline exercise.
The ‘Katora Haircut’ Memory
Before an IPL 2026 match, Kohli saw his five-year-old baby photo with a funny bowl-cut hairstyle. He burst out laughing and called it his “katora haircut.” The serious run-machine showed a playful side, joking about how goofy he looked as a kid. Pure nostalgia.
Afraid of Heights
For all his on-field ferocity, Kohli has admitted to a very human fear – he is scared of heights. The man who stares down fast bowlers gets nervous up high. It’s a small but sweet reminder that even the greatest cricketers have everyday vulnerabilities like the rest of us.
School Dream Written in Black Ink
An old school slam book from Kohli’s childhood went viral. He wrote ‘Black’ as his favourite colour, Hrithik Roshan as his idol, and under ambition, he simply wrote: “become an Indian cricketer.” No backup plan, just pure childhood confidence that became reality.
FAQs
Q. What batting records does Virat Kohli have?
A. Virat Kohli has the most ODI centuries (85 centuries). He is also the top run scorer in IPL. He is the only batter with 900+ rating points in all formats.
Q. What are his big team achievements?
A. Virat Kohli was part of India’s 2011 ODI World Cup win. He also led India’s U19 World Cup win in 2008.
Q. What is special about his captaincy?
A. Virat Kohli has the most Test wins as captain. He also helped India keep the Test mace for 3 straight times.
Q. Which teams does Virat Kohli play for?
A. Virat Kohli plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL. He plays domestic cricket for Delhi.
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