Published 09:07 IST, November 5th 2020
Virat Kohli's 32nd birthday becomes one of India's top Twitter trends, fans send in wishes
Flamboyant batsman Virat Kohli, who is currently leading the Bangalore franchise in the Dream11 IPL 2020 in UAE, turned 32 on Thursday.
Indian batsman Virat Kohli, who rose to fame after leading the nation to its second U-19 World Cup title in 2008, has certainly established himself as a force to reckon with since his debut in senior men's cricket. The captain of the Indian team is a powerhouse of emotions and wears his heart on his sleeves while on the field. Often touted as a modern-day legend, the cricketer with his dazzling performances, has been a God-send for Indian cricket. He rang in his 32nd birthday on Thursday and received wishes from all corners on his special day.
Virat Kohli Birthday: Bangalore team shared a heartfelt message to wish their leader
Virat Kohli birthday: Fans flood social media with wishes for the cricketer
The cricketer enjoys an enormous fanbase globally, as he is often hailed as one of the most prolific run-getters of the era. Apart from enjoying a loyal following, he is also loved by the cricket fraternity and enjoys a great camaraderie with his teammates and opponents. Fans of the star were overjoyed on Virat Kohli's birthday as wishes and blessings poured in from all over the world for the 'King of Cricket'.
Dream11 IPL 2020 playoffs: Virat Kohli inches closer to fulfilling championship aspirations
As a batsman, Kohli has been a workhorse for the Bangalore franchise over the years in the cash-rich league. However, his splendid record in the league has not particularly reflected in the team's overall success. 2020 has given him an opportunity to turn things around this season. After the completion of the group stage, Bangalore find themselves at the fourth spot and will battle it out in the Eliminator.
Teams from Bangalore and Hyderabad will lock horns on Friday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi. The contest will shatter the fortunes of the losing side and both sides are expected to go all guns blazing in the high-octane encounter. Virat Kohli, who has had a decent season with the bat with 460 runs to his name, is only two steps away from clinching his maiden Dream11 IPL title.
How much is Virat Kohli net worth?
Acocrding to Forbes, Virat Kohli earned a staggering ₹196 crore (US$26 million) last year and was also the only Indian to feature in the Forbess World's Highest-Paid Athletes list. However, his overall net worth is estimated to be around ₹900 crore (US$119 million) based on multiple multiple reports, while several reports claim that the Virat Kohli net worth figure is close to ₹1,700 crore (though unverified).
His earnings mainly include the compensation he receives for representing the Indian Cricket Team in all three formats as well as the Bangalore team in Dream11 IPL. He is paid ₹7 crore by The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) per annum as his salary, while he pockets ₹17 crore for leading the Bangalore team.
Virat Kohli is also the cricketer with the most endorsements to his name. Over the years the batsman has had associations with Boost, Himalaya, MRF, Puma, Audi, and many more. He also is the owner of several businesses. Chisel India. Wrogn, One8, Stepathlon Kids and Sport Convo are some ventures where Virat Kohli has invested.
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Disclaimer: The above Virat Kohli net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. The website does not guarantee a 100% accuracy of the figures.
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Updated 09:07 IST, November 5th 2020