You must know Virat Kholi, an amazing Indian cricketer. He has many achievements and some are:

• ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade in 2020
• ICC ODI Player of the Year 4 times
• Sir Garfield sobbers trophy twice
• ICC spirit of cricket reward

Kohli holds many records including:

• Most runs in series in ODI (765)
• Most hundreds against one team in ODIs (10)
• Most fifties in a career  in ODIs (122)
• Most runs in a career  in T20Is (4042)

And many more. But do you know anything about his childhood?

Virat Kohli was born to a Punjab Hindu family on 5 November 1988 in Delhi. His father, Prem Nath Kohli, worked as a criminal lawyer, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, was a housewife. He has an older brother named, Vikas, and an older sister, named Bhawna.

Kohli's childhood years were spent in Uttam Nagar. He started his early education at Vishal Bharti Public School. According to his family, Kohli had an interest in cricket as a three-year-old. He would pick up a cricket bat and request his father bowl to him.

In 1998, the West Delhi Cricket Academy (WDCA) was created. On 30 May of that year, Prem Nath Kohli arranged for his son to meet Rajkumar Sharma. Upon the suggestion of their neighbours, Kohli's father put his son in a professional cricket academy, as he believed that his cricket abilities were a lot more than just playing in gully cricket and breaking windows.

Despite his abilities, he faced the setback of being unable to be in the under-14 Delhi team, supposedly due to extraneous factors. Prem Kohli kept on getting offers to join his son in professional clubs, which would have confirmed his selection, but he declined the offers. Kohli eventually got into the under-15 Delhi team. He received training at the academy while he kept on participating in matches at the Sumeet Dogra Academy located at Vasundhara Enclave. In pursuit of furthering his cricketing career, he changed to Saviour Convent School during his ninth-grade education.

On 18 December 2006, Kohli's father died due to a cerebral attack. According to his mother, Kohli's manner shifted noticeably after his father's death. He took cricket seriously, prioritizing his playing time and dedicating himself fully to the sport. So simply he did nothing except cricket.

Kohli has technical abilities and an energetic playing attitude. His usual batting position in ODl cricket is at number three, with a grip on the bottom handle of his bat. He has been famous for his fast footwork, and long range of strokes. In his batting technique, Kohli plays grounded shots, like 4s, rather than attempting big hits, like 6s. He is appreciated for his ability to play wrist shots and his consistent skill in the mid-wicket and cover region.

Kohli's playing style is aggressive, a feature that extends to his leadership on the field. He is a good captain who makes quick decisions and shows the team how to do things by example. Kohli has been the subject of much media and was always blamed in the early stages of his career. That's too bad, I mean how can people just blame such a great guy? He was often represented as an arrogant person. While some have praised his determination and confidence, others have blamed Kohli's behaviour for crossing the boundaries of fair play and for losing control, sometimes resulting in a loss of composure. Despite his efforts to curb his aggressive behaviour, Kohli has accepted that there are times when intense pressure or stressful situations may challenge his decision. Virat has aggression that acts as a source of inspiration and creates focus and motivation on the field. Writing for the New York Times, Huw Richards noted Kohli's self-confidence and "assertiveness" and compared it to some former Indian cricketers.

With all of his achievements, Virat Kholi has his story written on his right hand in the form of tattoos. He has a total of 11 tattoos on his hand. Those are:

• God's Eye: Located on his left shoulder, symbolizes his belief that God is always watching him, no matter what he is doing. The tattoo is a reminder that someone is always keeping count of his actions, which helps him stay accountable and understand the core of life. 
• Japanese Samurai: Virat Kohli's left upper arm symbolizes the values of strength, self-discipline, and the Bushido code. The Bushido code is a philosophy that emphasizes honour, Morality, and seven virtues: Gi is Justice, Yu is Courage, Jin is kindness, Rei is Politeness, Makoto is Honesty, Meiyo is Honor, and Chugi is Loyalty.
• Monastery: Virat Kohli's monastery tattoo on his left shoulder symbolizes peace, balance, and the need to stay calm and focused in situations with a lot of tension He got the tattoo after realizing he was putting too much pressure on himself and needed to focus on enjoying cricket.
• Lord Shiva: Virat Kohli's tattoo of Lord Shiva meditating on Mount Kailash symbolizes his faith in the divine, the power of meditation, and the destruction of the ego. The tattoo is located on his left forearm, and he got it after his father's passing.
• Om symbol: The Om symbol represents the universal sound, which Kohli believes is the most consistent thing in the universe. He says the tattoo helps him feel at peace with reality and reminds him that the universal sound is bigger than humanity.
•  Tribal art: The tribal art tattoo signifies aggression, strength, and creativity, which are often seen in Kohli's aggressive style of play.
• Scorpio: Virat's zodiac sign, written on his right bicep
• Prem: Virat's father's name
• Saroj: Virat's mother's name
• 269: Virat's Test cap number
• 175: Virat's ODI cap number

Virat Kohli's fabulous journey from a small cricket lover to a global cricketing star is proof of his talent and hard work. His infinite achievements and records continue to inspire millions, making him one of the most respected humans in the world of sports.

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