As captain, Kohli led India in all formats and placed great importance on fitness and fast bowling. He was part of the team that won the 2011 World Cup on home soil and later celebrated the T20 World Cup title in 2024. In the Indian Premier League, he has played his entire career for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Kohli married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in 2017 in Italy. The couple have two children and generally keep their family life private, while supporting animal welfare and charitable causes.