Introduction
Virat Kohli is an Indian professional cricketer and one of the most successful captains of the Indian national cricket team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game and has been ranked as one of the world’s most valuable athletes by Forbes magazine. As of 2021, Virat Kohli’s net worth is estimated to be $170 million.
Early Life
Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi, India. His father, Prem Kohli, worked as a criminal lawyer and his mother, Saroj Kohli, was a housewife. He has an older brother, Vikas, and an elder sister, Bhavna. He was raised in a middle-class family in Delhi and studied at Vishal Bharti Public School.
Kohli started playing cricket at a very young age. He was selected for the Delhi Under-15 team in 2002 and he was the leading run-scorer of the tournament. He then went on to play for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy in 2006-07.
Career
Kohli made his international debut in August 2008 against Sri Lanka. He made an immediate impact and was soon regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He scored his first Test century in 2011 against the West Indies and his first ODI century in 2012 against Sri Lanka.
Kohli was appointed captain of the Indian team in 2013 and has since led the team to great success. Under his captaincy, India won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and the ICC World Cup in 2019. He has also led India to the top of the Test rankings in 2016.
Kohli has been awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2013 and the Padma Shri in 2017. He is also the first cricketer to be awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honor, in 2018.
Endorsements
Kohli is one of the most sought-after athletes in the world for endorsements. He has endorsement deals with several major brands including Nike, Audi, MRF, Tissot, Puma, and many others. He also has his own clothing brand, Wrogn.
Kohli is the most followed athlete on social media, with over 60 million followers on Instagram and 30 million followers on Twitter. He is also the most followed cricketer in the world.
Net Worth
As of 2021, Virat Kohli’s net worth is estimated to be $170 million. He earns an estimated $30 million from endorsements and $4 million from salary and winnings. He is the highest-paid cricketer in the world and the second-highest-paid athlete in the world after Lionel Messi.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli is one of the most successful cricketers in the world and one of the most valuable athletes in the world. His net worth is estimated to be $170 million, making him the second-highest-paid athlete in the world. He is also one of the most sought-after athletes in the world for endorsements.