Virat Kohli, the running machine, has been the pillar of strength for the Indian cricket team for over a decade. He has broken countless records and set new standards in cricket over the years with his first-class innings. Fans know almost everything there is to know about the world cricket superstar. However, there are some remarkable facts about Virat Kohli that are still unknown to many.
1- Virat Kohli is the only bowler to take a wicket without a delivery in T20 cricket. In a T20 against England in 2011 he bowled wide to Kevin Pietersen who came out of the crease and was stumped by MS Dhoni. Aside from the batting record, this particular bowling record may be unbroken in cricket.
2- Virat Kohli is a vegetarian and follows a strict diet with no dairy or meat products. He is a dog lover and has supported animal welfare organizations like PETA.
3- He is the only Indian player to score a century in his 50-over World Cup debut game. Kohli managed this feat at the 2011 World Cup against Bangladesh.
4- Virat Kohli’s commitment to cricket is second to none. He opened batting for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy on the day his father died. Kohli scored 90 runs in those emotional innings.
6- Former Delhi Ranji team coach Ajit Chowdhary gave him the world famous nickname Cheeku. Before his retirement, Dhoni was often heard saying this over the stump mic.
7- Virat Kohli has the highest score against Pakistan in ODIs. He scored an innings of 183 against Pakistan in the 2012 edition of the Asian Cup.
8- Cricket legend Virat Kohli has never been auctioned off in the Indian Premier League(IPL). He was selected as a draft player by the RCB in 2008 and has been retained each season.
9- An impressive record in Virat Kohli’s unique facts list is that Kohli has scored 7 double centuries in Test cricket as captain. He is the only captain in Tests to have achieved this remarkable feat.
10- VKF Foundation established by Virat Kohli works to empower underprivileged children in Mumbai. The organization helps children get education and scholarships.
11- In 2012, Virat Kohli was included in the list of the 10 best dressed men in the world. Former US President Barack Obama was also included in the prestigious list.
12- Kohli is the only player to represent only one franchise in Indian Premier League (IPL). He has been an integral part of the RCB since the first IPL season in 2008.
13- Virat Kohli has kept wicket for India in international cricket. He wore the gloves twice when MS Dhoni decided to play against South Africa and Bangladesh.
14- In 2013, the ICC named him Cricket Player of the Year, making him the youngest player to achieve the feat at the age of 23.
15-Virat Kohli’s first success in the international arena. In 2008 he captained the U19 team that won the World Cup.
16- Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in International T20 without scoring a century. He has 3,296 runs in 97 T20 matches.
17- Virat Kohli is the first Indian player to score three consecutive centuries in ODIs. He scored those centuries against the West Indies in 2018.
18- Virat Kohli met the love of his life, Anushka Sharma, in 2013 while filming a Clear Shampoo commercial. The couple married in 2017 and now have a daughter named Vamika.
19- Virat Kohli dominates social media and earns over £5,000 per sponsored post on Instagram.
20- In the list of Virat Kohli unique facts, there is one exciting thing to know about Kohli. He loves tattoos and has more than 10 of them on his body. These tattoos represent their loved ones, their beliefs and their achievements.
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