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Virat Kohli is the headline once again—not just in Mumbai and London, but now on the Sydney Cricket Ground. Just in the last 48 hours, Kohli and Rohit Sharma, his long-time batting partner, have served up a vintage masterclass in the third ODI against Australia. After a shaky start—Kohli had faced two ducks in the previous matches—he roared back with an unbeaten 74, while Sharma notched a century, guiding India to a clinical 9-wicket win, according to both Times of India and ESPNcricinfo. The sold-out SCG crowd erupted for Kohli, a reminder that while the road to the 2027 World Cup is uncertain, his star power is undimmed. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, speaking to Asian News International, went as far as to say there are selectors and sections of the media who are “waiting for them to fail”—but for now, the pair have silenced the noise with their bats.
Business-wise, Kohli’s empire keeps expanding. The Times of India, citing a report from the respected daily, says Kohli is investing 90 crore rupees in a new gym chain, Chisel, partnering with Chisel Fitness and CSE. This follows in the footsteps of MS Dhoni, who also owns a fitness brand, and underscores Kohli’s strategy to diversify beyond the cricket field. Chisel’s CEO Satya Sinha says gyms of various sizes and features are on the cards, with future plans for fitness-themed apparel and tech wearables. Meanwhile, inside Mumbai, One8 Commune, Kohli’s high-profile restaurant—yes, the one repurposed from Kishore Kumar’s bungalow—is still a hot ticket, with Economic Times highlighting the restaurant’s pricey but buzzing menu.
On the net worth front, there’s a variety of estimates floating around. The Times of India puts Kohli’s personal fortune at around Rs 1,050 crore, with his wife Anushka Sharma adding another Rs 255 crore to make them one of India’s richest celebrity couples. Cricradar, however, claims a figure closer to $250 million, driven by cricket, endorsements, and investments—though some other outlets suggest a slightly lower number, so the totals remain fluid but undeniably massive. Brand endorsements, from Puma to Tissot and One8, continue to fill his coffers, and his IPL contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru alone is worth Rs 21 crore per season.
On social media, while there’s no single viral post this week, Kohli’s Instagram and X posts reportedly command anywhere from Rs 2.5–8.9 crore per post, a clear sign of his marketability. And while there was some nervous chatter earlier in the week about his form and even murmurs of retirement after two ducks, those doubts seem erased—at least for now—by his Sydney performance. Former coach Ravi Shastri, according to Hindustan Times, joked he’d almost “panicked” watching Kohli’s previous dismissals, but Sydney brought relief.
So, where does this leave Kohli’s biographical story? He remains a man in motion—on and off the field—reinventing himself, investing smartly, and showing he can still own the big stage when it matters. Right now, the script is still being written, but each inning, each deal, each headline adds a new chapter. For now, Kohli is not done.
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