Few names in world cricket command as much respect and fascination as Virat Kohli. From the streets of Delhi to global stadiums roaring his name, Kohli’s story is one of discipline, fire, and evolution. And as he turns another year older, it’s not just about celebrating a batsman, it’s about celebrating a brand, a leader, and a phenomenon.
The Stats Behind the Legend
Virat Kohli’s career numbers are staggering and they only tell half the story of his relentless dominance.
📊 Test Cricket: 123 matches | 9,230 runs | Avg 46.85 | 30 centuries
📊 ODIs: 292 matches | 14,303 runs | Avg 58.67 | 51 centuries
📊 T20Is: 125 matches | 4,188 runs | Avg 49.11 | 1 century
📊 IPL: Over 8,000 runs | Avg 38+ | 8 centuries | RCB’s all-time top scorer
He’s the only player in cricket history to average above 50 across all three formats and the fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000 and 14,000 ODI runs, milestones that even legends took years longer to reach.
When Kohli bats in a chase, his average rockets close to 70, with more than half his ODI hundreds coming when India was under scoreboard pressure. Numbers back it, but you don’t need stats to feel his dominance, you can sense it in the silence of a crowd when he walks in, and the eruption when he finishes it.
The Captain Who Changed Indian Cricket
As India’s captain (2017–2022 in Tests, 2013–2021 in ODIs/T20s), Kohli didn’t just win matches he changed the team’s DNA.
Led India to 40 Test wins, the most by any Indian captain.
Oversaw first-ever series win in Australia (2018–19).
Kept India at World No.1 in Tests for a record 42 months.
Transformed fitness culture with the introduction of the Yo-Yo Test as a selection standard.
Kohli brought an attitude of unapologetic aggression and professionalism, the idea that India could not just compete, but dominate on any pitch in the world.
The Business Behind the Bat
Virat Kohli is not just a cricketer, he’s a boardroom player. According to Forbes India (2025), his brand value exceeds ₹1,050 crore (US $125 million), making him India’s most valuable celebrity for six consecutive years.
His investments and ventures include:
👕 WROGN – Co-owned fashion label valued over ₹300 crore.
👟 One8 – An athleisure brand that crossed ₹500 crore in revenue last year.
🏋️ Chisel Fitness – Fitness chain with 100+ centers, worth ₹90 crore+.
☕ Rage Coffee – Early-stage investor in India’s rising caffeine brand.
🌱 Blue Tribe Foods – Plant-based meat startup with Anushka Sharma.
⚽ FC Goa – Co-owner of the ISL football club.
💡 Agilitas Sports – His latest move, where he turned down a ₹300 crore renewal from PUMA to invest in a homegrown sportswear startup.
Kohli doesn’t just endorse brands, he builds ecosystems around them. He’s turned his fan base into a consumer base, and his personality into a long-term business blueprint.
But perhaps what sets him apart is how seamlessly he balances stardom with humility. His foundation Virat Kohli Foundation (VKF) supports underprivileged children, sports scholarships, and animal welfare initiatives.
Here’s to the man who turned every inning into a lesson on focus, every setback into a comeback, and every endorsement into ownership.
You’ve taught a generation that greatness isn’t luck it’s lifestyle.
May this year bring more milestones, more ventures, and more inspiration for millions who chase their dreams like you chase centuries.
Happy Birthday, Virat Kohli, the King who built his own empire! 👑🏏
