Not IPL, after Test retirement, Virat Kohli to be part of THIS league...
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In these collection of pictures, we find out about the new league that former India captain Virat Kohli will be joining after announcing his Test retirement earlier this month.
Former India captain Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket earlier this month after playing in 123 Tests. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Virat Kohli is getting ready to play for RCB in IPL 2025 Playoffs as they face PBKS in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur.
Virat Kohli has joined World Bowling League as an investor. Kohli's involvement brings significant star power to the WBL, which recently announced MLB star Mookie Betts' Team OMG as its first franchise. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Virat Kohli is excited by the potential of World Bowling League. "I started bowling when I was 11, spinning the ball by 12. Bowling is hugely popular but underappreciated as a business," Kohli said.
Virat Kohli owns a team in Powerboat racing as well. He is team owner in the E1 World Championship on Tuesday, joining the likes of Rafa Nadal, Tom Brady, Didier Drogba and Sergio Perez in the world's first all-electric powerboat series. The UIM E1 World Championship is the latest entry into the environmentally responsible motor sports competition. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Virat Kohli has reported net worth of over Rs 1050 crore, according to media reports. He is bidding to win his first-ever IPL title with RCB.
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