
Virat Kohli is a professional cricket batsman representing the Indian cricket team across all international formats. Born November 5, 1988, he started his professional career with the Delhi State Cricket Team in 2006. He led the Under-19 Indian Team to a trophy-winning ICC U-19 World Cup campaign in 2008. He got the opportunity to play for Team India in 2008, when he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on August 18. Virat Kohli became the most successful test captain, winning 40 games out of 68 in which he led the team. He also becomes the first player to score 50 ODI centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Virat Kohli is the fastest to score 14,000 runs in ODIs. As of March 2025, he has won 4 ICC trophies: ICC World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013, ICC T20 World Cup 2024, and ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Anushka Sharma is the wife of Virat Kohli. She is an Indian actress and a film producer. Born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, she made her acting debut in 2008 with the film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' alongside Shah Rukh Khan. She has been featured in several successful films like PK, Sultan, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, among many others. She also co-founded the production company, Clean Slate Filmz.
How many children do Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have?
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma dated for almost four years. Virat himself admitted in an interview that he met with Anushka during an ad shoot in 2014, as per GQ India. After dating for four years, the couple tied the knot in December 2017.
The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Vamika Kohli on January 11, 2021. Virat announced the news on his official Instagram account in March 2021. On February 15, 2024, the couple had another child, a baby boy named Akaay Kohli, as per India Today.
Who is Virat Kohli’s son?
Akaay Kohli is the son of Virat Kohli. Despite being a high-profile couple, Virat and Anushka prioritize the privacy of their children. Although the couple have not revealed the face of their son, they have shared some candid moments with him on Anushka's official Instagram account.
FAQs on Virat Kohli
A. Virat Kohli's jersey number is 18.
A. Virat Kohli was born to his father, Late Prem Nath Kohli and mother, Saroj Kohli
A. As of March 2025, Virat Kohli has scored 82 centuries in international cricket.