The former captain has cemented an enduring international legacy after winning the 2011 ODI World Cup early in his senior career. His defining accomplishments include claiming the all-time men's record for ODI centuries and dominating run chases more effectively than any prior player. Furthermore, he achieved the highest ICC Test batting rating points ever by an Indian player with 937 points in 2018.
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Kohli stands as the fastest player to score 10,000 ODI runs, completing the milestone in…: Kohli stands as the fastest player to score 10,000 ODI runs, completing the milestone in just 205 innings.
He retired from men's T20 Internationals holding the tournament record of 1,292 runs scor…: He retired from men's T20 Internationals holding the tournament record of 1,292 runs scored across T20 World Cups.
Despite his extensive record collection across formats, the veteran batter remains focuse…: Despite his extensive record collection across formats, the veteran batter remains focused on playing through to the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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Virat Kohli turns 38 today. Over the years, the Indian batting star has given cricket fans countless reasons to celebrate. His big centuries, match-winning knocks, aggressive style, animated celebrations and record-breaking performances have made him one of the most popular cricketers in the world.
Kohli first came into the spotlight when he led India to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2008. Soon after, he made his international debut and began a journey that saw him break one record after another. He went on to establish himself as one of the best batters across all formats.
From Tests and ODIs to T20 cricket, Kohli has scored runs and won matches for India.
As he turns 38, Kohli will look to add more runs, records and trophies to his already impressive career. One of his biggest goals will be the 2027 ODI World Cup. Having been part of India's 2011 World Cup-winning team, he will hope to win the trophy once again.
As the batting superstar celebrates his 38th birthday, here are 38 numbers and records that tell the story of…
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