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Virat Kohli Turns 38 With 55 ODI Centuries and a New Runs Record
Virat Kohli turned 38 on November 5, 2026, after a career that has made him one of cricket’s leading batters.
The Indian player holds the men’s ODI record with 55 centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous mark of 49.
Kohli first reached 50 ODI hundreds in the 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai.
In September 2026, he became the fastest batter to score 15,000 ODI runs, reaching the mark in 315 innings.
He was the second batter to pass 15,000 runs in the format, after Tendulkar.
Kohli has retired from Test and T20 international cricket but continues to play for India in ODIs.
Virat Kohli turned 38 on November 5, 2026, according to News18.
The Indian cricketer’s fitness transformation began with a lifestyle change in 2012.
He changed his eating habits, increased his gym sessions and became more focused on physical preparation.
News18 reported that he lost approximately 6–7 kg over eight to ten months during the initial phase of the change.
Kohli’s fitness approach later included strength training, conditioning, nutrition and recovery.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, the Indian cricketer.
- What
- He turned 38. News18 also revisited his fitness transformation.
- When
- November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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After returning from Australia’s tour, Kohli decided to make significant changes to his lifestyle and fitness.
Kohli celebrated his 38th birthday.
- Birthday
- 38th, on November 5, 2026
- Fitness turning point
- 2012
- Initial weight loss
- Approximately 6–7 kg over eight to ten months
- Trainer
- Shankar Basu