Virat Kohli Birthday, Age, Wife, Children, Height & Records
Virat Kohli, born on November 5, 1988, in New Delhi, is one of the greatest batters in cricket history and the man with the most One Day International centuries ever scored. A former India captain across all formats, he is 38 years old.
| Known For | Cricketer; most ODI centuries in history |
|---|---|
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Birthday | November 5, 1988 |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian (🇮🇳 India) |
| Zodiac Sign | ♏ Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Earth Dragon |
| Birthstone | Topaz |
| Birth Flower | Chrysanthemum |
| Generation | Millennial |
| Born on a | Saturday |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm / 1.75 m) |
| Wife | Anushka Sharma (m. 2017) |
| Children | Daughter Vamika (2021), son Akaay (2024) |
| Parents | Prem Nath Kohli and Saroj Kohli |
| Siblings | Vikas Kohli (brother), Bhavna Kohli (sister) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| IPL team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Growing Up in Delhi
Kohli joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy at nine. In December 2006 his father, Prem Nath Kohli, died during a Ranji Trophy match — and the teenage Virat famously returned to the crease the next morning to save his team. Two years later he captained India to victory at the 2008 Under-19 World Cup.
International Debuts
| Format | Debut | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | August 18, 2008 v Sri Lanka | Still active |
| T20I | June 12, 2010 v Zimbabwe | Retired after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup |
| Test | June 20, 2011 v West Indies | Retired in May 2025 |
Trophies With India and RCB
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| ICC Under-19 World Cup (captain) | 2008 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 2011 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 2013 |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2024 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 2025 |
| Indian Premier League (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 2025 |
Records and Awards
- Most ODI centuries in history — more than 50, passing Sachin Tendulkar’s 49 during the 2023 World Cup.
- Over 80 international hundreds across all formats.
- ICC Cricketer of the Decade for 2011–2020.
- Player of the Tournament at the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
- Padma Shri (2017) and India’s highest sports honour, the Khel Ratna (2018).
Life Off the Field
Kohli married actress Anushka Sharma in 2017, and the couple have a daughter, born in 2021, and a son, born in 2024. He is known for his intense fitness routine, which helped change the culture of the Indian team during his captaincy.
Did You Know?
- He has played his entire IPL career for one team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, since 2008.
- His jersey number is 18.
- He is a Scorpio, with a birthday on November 5.
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Wife Anushka Sharma and Children
Kohli married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in Italy in December 2017. Their daughter, Vamika, was born in January 2021, and their son, Akaay, in February 2024.
Virat Kohli’s Height
Kohli is about 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall. His speed between the wickets and fitness standards are as famous as his cover drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Virat Kohli is 38 years old. He was born on November 5, 1988, and turns 39 on his next birthday.
He holds the record for the most ODI centuries in history, with more than 50.
He announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025. He had already retired from T20 internationals after the 2024 T20 World Cup.
He is married to actress Anushka Sharma.
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