Virat Kohli Grand 35th Birthday Celebration at Eden Gardens

Virat Kohli, often affectionately referred to as ‘King Kohli,’ stands as one of the greatest cricketers in the modern era. Currently, he is leading India’s campaign for a World Cup title on home soil, and his birthday falls on November 5.

This cricket icon is not just famous in India but is adored globally. He boasts an enormous fan base, with over 260 million followers on Instagram, a number that even surpasses basketball legend LeBron James, who has 158 million followers.

Kohli’s batting prowess is also exceptional. He has amassed more than 13,500 runs in One-day international (ODI) matches and over 8,600 runs in Test matches. With an impressive tally of 48 ODI centuries, he is on the verge of matching his cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar’s longstanding record of 49 centuries.

Birthday Wishes For King Kohli

It’s heartwarming to see cricketers like Mohammad Rizwan extending their best wishes to Virat Kohli in advance of his 35th birthday, which falls on November 5.

Virat Kohli New Haircut On his Birthday

What Is Next Goal Of Virat Kohli?

When Virat Kohli was dismissed for 88 against Sri Lanka, a hush fell over the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. The fans were eagerly hoping to witness their beloved cricket star match the incredible record set by one of their favorite cricket legends.

Kohli currently has 48 ODI centuries to his name, with his recent innings against Bangladesh, leading many to speculate that he might reach the milestone during the upcoming World Cup. Sunil Gavaskar, a renowned cricket expert, even made a bold prediction a few days ago, foreseeing Kohli scoring his 50th ODI century on his birthday.

While that particular milestone can’t be achieved right now, fans can still expect Kohli to deliver an outstanding performance, potentially equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable record, and hopefully securing a significant victory for India against South Africa.

As India prepares for their World Cup match against South Africa, Eden Gardens is gearing up to host this cricketing great on his birthday. There are grand celebrations planned to honor the man of the hour, Virat Kohli.

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Net Worth Of Virat Kohli 

According to reports, the cricketer is one of the 100 richest athletes in the world, with a massive net worth of over 1,000 crore rupees. His main source of income comes from playing cricket, endorsing products on social media, partnering with brands, and running businesses.

In his cricket career, Virat Kohli earns 7 crore rupees per year as part of the top-tier “A+” category in the BCCI contract. He also gets 15 lakh rupees for each Test match, 6 lakh rupees for every One-Day International (ODI), and 3 lakh rupees for each T20 match he plays. Additionally, he receives 15 crore rupees annually for being a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Kohli has invested in various business ventures and owns a restaurant in Delhi. He has put his money into different startups like Blue Tribe, Universal Sportsbiz, MPL, Sports Convo, and more. He’s also associated with many top brands and charges between 7.50 to 10 crore rupees for each brand endorsement.

Furthermore, Kohli reportedly earns around 11.5 crore rupees for each post on Instagram and 2.5 crore rupees for each post on Twitter. Besides his earnings from cricket and social media, he owns valuable properties, with homes worth about 80 crore rupees in Gurugram and 34 crore rupees in Mumbai. Apart from cricket, Kohli has business interests in other sports, like being a shareholder in the Indian Super League club FC Goa, a tennis club, and a pro-wrestling team.

Virat Kohli In IPL

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In an interesting twist, Virat Kohli has never been a part of the IPL auctions in the 15-year history of the tournament. When he joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the first edition of the IPL in 2008, he was signed for a mere ₹12 lakh. For the next three seasons, from 2008 to 2011, he earned a salary of ₹2.4 crore per year.

Things changed in 2011 when he became the only player retained by the RCB franchise, and from that year until 2014, he received a substantial ₹8.2 crore annually. Notably, in 2013, he was appointed as the full-time captain of the team.

From 2015 to 2017, Kohli’s earnings in the IPL totaled ₹12.5 crore. The franchise retained him for ₹15 crore just before the mega auction in 2022, and he continues to receive the same salary for the 2023 season.

Conclusion

Virat Kohli’s journey from a talented young cricketer leading the Indian team at the U-19 World Cup to evolving into a prolific run-scorer, a master of chasing targets, an ultra-aggressive captain, and now a respected senior figure in the team has been nothing short of remarkable. Throughout his illustrious international career, he has experienced it all.

Currently standing on the verge of matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record, Kohli is hoping to gift himself a 49th ODI century on Sunday, a testament to his incredible consistency and skill.

With a mountain of runs to his name—13,525 in ODIs, 8,676 in Tests, and 4,008 in T20Is—Kohli’s popularity continues to soar. His fans and the cricketing community hold him in the highest regard, and their admiration for him is reaching unprecedented levels, rightfully recognizing his exceptional contributions to the sport.

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