Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer, born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi.
As of 2026, he is 37 years old, and his birth date places him under the Scorpio sign.
He has represented India national cricket team and Delhi cricket team and has been recognised with Padma Shri in sports and Arjuna Award.
Below you will find a verified overview of Virat Kohli: age, height, birthplace, family background, education, career milestones and awards, each drawn from open public records.
Virat Kohli — Early Life, Family and Education
Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi, and holds Indian nationality.
Virat Kohli — Career and Professional Work
His professional record lists cricketer as his main occupation.
On the team sheet, Virat has been associated with India national cricket team (from 2011), Delhi cricket team (from 2006), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (from 2008) and India Under-19 cricket team (from 2006 to 2008). He plays as a batter.
Virat Kohli — Awards and Recognition
He has received 6 documented honours between 2013 and 2019.
They include the Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2019), the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games (2018), the Time 100 (2018) and the Padma Shri in sports (2017), alongside 2 others.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Padma Shri in sports | 2017 |
| Arjuna Award | 2013 |
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games | 2018 |
| Time 100 | 2018 |
| Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World | 2016 |
| Wisden Cricketer of the Year | 2019 |
Virat Kohli — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
He is married to Anushka Sharma.
He is a parent to Vamika Kohli.
Virat Kohli — Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Virat Kohli stands 175 cm tall, which converts to roughly 5′ 9″ and 1.75 m.
His recorded body weight is 69 kg (about 152 lb). Body measurements change over time, so treat this as the figure on public record rather than a current reading.
| Height (cm) | 175 cm |
|---|---|
| Height (feet) | 5′ 9″ |
| Height (metres) | 1.75 m |
| Weight | 69 kg / 152 lb |
Virat Kohli — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Virat Kohli is on public record, so none is stated here.
His documented income sources are professional work as a cricketer, team contracts, match fees, brand partnerships and sponsored social content.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Virat Kohli — Career Timeline
- 1988Born in Delhi.
- 2006Joined Delhi cricket team.
- 2006Joined India Under-19 cricket team, through 2008.
- 2008Joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 2011Joined India national cricket team.
- 2013Received the Arjuna Award.
- 2016Received the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World.
- 2017Received the Padma Shri in sports.
- 2018Received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games.
- 2018Received the Time 100.
- 2019Received the Wisden Cricketer of the Year.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q213854 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
