VIRAT KOHLI
-THE CHASING
GREATNESS
Once upon a time in the bursting city
of Delhi, a young boy named VIRAT
KOHLI held cricket bat for the first time.
Virat did anyone know that this ordinary
day in the neighborhood park would
mark the extraordinary journey in the
world of cricket.
From the narrow lanes of the West
Delhi to the grand stadiums around the
globe, Virat’s story is one of the
determination, passion and unyielding
pursuit of excellence. Born on November
5th,1988, Virat showed an early affinity
for the game. His father, a lawyer, and
his mother, a housewife, supported his
dreams with unwavering belief.
Virat’s journey faced its first test at a
tender age of 18. It was a challenging
time, but cricket becamed his refuge.
He channeled the grief into the sport,
and with each run, he paid tribute to the
man who had always encouraged him.
His talent didn’t go unnoticed, and
Virat soon found himself representing
the Indian U-19 team. The turning point
came in the 2008 when he led team to
victory in the U-19 World Cup. Virat did
he know that this triumph was just a
prelude for his future accomplishes.
Virat’s entry to the senior Indian
team was marked by his fearless
approach and his hunger for success.
His aggressive style of play and ability
to chase down any target earned him
the nickname “Chase Master”. The
cricket world was witnessing the raise of
a modern-day legend.
As Virat evolved as a player, so did
his leadership skills. In 2013 he took
over his captaincy of the Indian Cricket
of both Test and One day international
formats. Under his captaincy India
achieved historic victories, including the
first test series win against Australia in
2018.
Off the field, Virat’s love story with
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma
captured the nation’s imagination. Their
partnership became a symbol of power,
grace, and shared dreams.
Through the highs and lows, Virat
Kohli’s story is one of the resilience. His
commitment to the fitness, the pursuit
of excellence, and the relentless drive to
win have made him a cricketing icon.
The boy who started playing in the
narrow lanes of Delhi has etched his
name in the annals of cricket history.
As the sunsets on each match day,
Virat Kohli’s story continues to inspire a
generation proving that with the talent,
hard work and a burning desire, one can
overcome any challenge and leave an
incredible mark on the sport they love.
And so the Virat Kohli, the Run Machine
continues to unfold with each innings
played and every milestone achieved.
