Virat Kohli Birthday Special: With countless fans observing the 37th anniversary of this great batsman, it is an occasion to not only remember the many Runs and record collectively achieved by him but to delve into some of the lesser-known facts about the man who is arguably called India’s Run Machine.
From Chiku in childhood to his remarkable consistency, Virat Kohli has continued to be one of the most admired and inspirational characters in international cricket.
Unknown Facts On Virat Kohli Birthday Special.
1. From ‘Chiku’ to ‘Run Machine’
Even before he earned acclaim as a record-breaking batsman, his friends called him “Chiku” after his coach gave him that name when he was at the cricket academy in Delhi.
The name remained with Kohli, who continues to be referred to as “Chiku” by fans whenever they celebrate his great achievements. Eventually, “Chiku” morphed into the ‘Run Machine’ due to Kohli’s unparalleled consistency and appetite for runs in all formats of the game.
2. The All-Rounder Moment: When Kohli Did It All
During his early age, Virat Kohli played one domestic match in which he batted, bowled, and even kept wickets-a testimony and show of cricket’s holistic capabilities.
This little-known story indicates Kohli’s true love for the game was never one-sided as he went on to become an all-greatest batsman in the world.
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3. Virat Kohli is afraid of heights.
Despite his fierce confidence on the field, even Virat Kohli has admitted he is afraid of heights. Where his fearless batting often sends jitters down the spines of bowlers, this fun fact about his personal life really brings the cricketing giant across as a very human entity.
4. Youngest ODI Cricketer of the Year – A Record at 23
When Virat Kohli was 23 years old in 2012, he became the youngest cricketer to win the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award. This was the beginning of Kohli’s supremacy in world cricket, and it made him the best batting prospect of young talent from India.
5. The IPL Constant – A Royal Challenger Since the Beginning
One of the most remarkable pieces of information about Virat Kohli in the IPL is that he has played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in every season of the IPL since the outset of the tournament (2008).
He remains the single player in the IPL not to have ever been bought or traded in an IPL auction-exemplifying loyalty and bond to a franchise. He has been the face of RCB through the years, creating multiple records while capturing the hearts of millions.
Virat Kohli Birthday Special
Virat Kohli is 37 today, and fans are celebrating all over the world. In his childhood, he was called “Chiku” and today he is the “Run Machine” of cricket. He once batted, bowled, and kept wickets in the same match.
The least known personal fact about him is that he is afraid of heights. At 23, he became the youngest ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year. Has represented RCB in all IPL seasons so far, never entered any auction.
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