- Virat is an Indian Cricketer.
- In ODIs, Kohli has the second highest number of centuries and the highest number of centuries in run-chases in the world.
- Kohli was appointed the vice-captain of the ODI team in 2012 and handed over the Test captaincy following Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Test retirement in 2014. In early 2017, he became the limited-overs captain as well after Dhoni stepped down from the position.
- Kohli has been the recipient of many awards such as the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Cricketer of the Year) in 2017,2018; ICC Test Player of the year 2018; ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2012, 2017, 2018 and Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 2016, 2017, 2018. In 2013, he was given the Arjuna Award in recognition of his achievements in international cricket. The Padma Shri was conferred upon him in 2017 under the sports category.
- He captained India Under-19s to victory at the 2008 Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia, and a few months later, made his ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka at the age of 19.
- In 2014, Martin Crowe described Kohli as one of the young Fab Four of Test cricket along with Kane Williamson, Joe Root and Steve Smith.
- Only batsman in history to average more than 50 in Tests, ODIs and T20Is simultaneously; also possesses the highest combined average across all formats among Test players who have played in at least two formats.
- Highest historic rating points in the ICC rankings by an Indian batsman in Tests (937 points), ODIs (911 points) and T20Is (897 points) - achieved on 23 August 2018, 16 February 2018 and 7 September 2014 respectively.
- Fastest in the world to score 2,000 runs in terms of innings in T20Is.
- First batsman to score 500+ runs in a bilateral ODI series. (Vs South Africa 2017-18).
- Most consecutive wins in Test series (9) as a captain from 2015-2017 (equal with Ricky Ponting from 2005-2008).
- On 24th October 2018, Kohli became the fastest-ever batsman to reach 10,000 one-day international runs, making history in his 205th innings against the West Indies in Visakhapatnam. He surpassed legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who first crossed the 10,000-run mark in 259 innings in 2001.
- On December 2020, Kohli was named ICC Cricketer of the decade and ICC ODI Cricketer of the decade.
- He holds 6th position for captaining a team (India) in Test cricket. He has captained Team India in 68 matches.
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