10 interesting facts about India's 'run-machine' Virat Kohli | In Pics

On Virat Kohli's birthday, here are some interesting facts one should need to know about India's 'run-machine'.

India’s ‘run-machine’ Virat Kohli is the first Indian player and second in the world to score the speediest 10 centuries in ODIs. Credit: PTI Photo

Cricketer Virat Kohli is the first player to score back-to-back three centuries in Test cricket while captaining the team. Credit: AFP Photo

Virat Kohli is the fastest batsman to score 8000 runs, 9000 runs, 10000 runs, 11000 runs, and 12000 runs in ODI cricket. Credit: AFP Photo

Virat is the only Indian cricketer to hit a ton in his World Cup debut. He achieved this feat against Bangladesh in the 2011 World Cup. Credit: PTI Photo

Not many know, Virat Kohli is the first cricketer to take a wicket off the 'non-legal delivery' in T20Is. He picked the wicket of Kevin Pietersen of a wide ball in 2011. Credit: Reuters Photo

Virat Kohli is one of the few players in IPL history who has been never auctioned in the cash-rich league. In 2008, he was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and has been retained every season. Credit: Instagram/virat.kohli

Forbes named Virat Kohli as India's most valuable celebrity brand in 2017. He reportedly gets over 100 crores from the brand endorsement. Credit: Instagram/virat.kohli

Apart from cricket, Kohli is also known for his impressive dressing sense and has been amongst the 10 best-dressed men. Credit: Instagram/virat.kohli

Virat Kohli suffered a cervical spine injury in 2018 during the South Africa tour and this forced him to make changes in his diet and he turned completely vegan post this incident. Credit: Instagram/virat.kohli

Virat Kohli holds the record of winning the 'Man of the tournament' award twice in the T20 World Cup which is apparently the most by any cricketer in International cricket. Credit: AP Photo