10 Facts About Virat Kohli That Might Surprise You

Wicket On Zeroth Delivery

Virat Kohli is the only T20i bowler to grab a wicket on his zeroth delivery. He bowled a wide to Kevin Pietersen in a T20 against England in 2011, who walked out of the crease and was stumped by MS Dhoni.

His Commitment To Cricket Is Unmatched

Virat Kohli's commitment to cricket is unquestioned. The day his father died, he batted for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. In that tense inning, Kohli scored 90 runs.

He Has Never Been Auctioned In The IPL

Virat Kohli, the cricketing beast, has never been auctioned off in the Indian Premier League. He was drafted by RCB in 2008 and has played with them ever since.

Established The VKF Foundation

Virat Kohli's VKF foundation works for the empowerment of less fortunate kids in Mumbai. The organization assists children in obtaining education and scholarships.

He Is A Vegan

Virat Kohli is a vegan who strictly avoids dairy and meat items.

World's 10 Best Dressed Men In 2012

Virat Kohli was named one of the world's ten best-dressed men in 2012.

ICC Cricketer Of The Year 2013

In 2013, the ICC named him cricketer of the year, making him the youngest player to do so at the age of 23.

Captained The Under-19 Team In 2008

In 2008, he captained the Under-19 Indian team that won the World Cup.

First Indian To Score 3 Consecutive Centuries In ODIs

He is the first Indian player to achieve three hundred in a row in one-day internationals. In 2018, he hit these hundreds against the West Indies.

Met The Love Of His Life During A Commercial Filming

In 2013, Virat Kohli met his future wife, Anushka Sharma, during a Clear shampoo commercial filming. The pair married in 2017 and had a daughter named Vamika.

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