5 reasons why Virat Kohli deserves the Bharat Ratna
Complementing to his record breaking 50 ODI centuries Kohli boasts 80 scores surpassing 100 as he stands 20 centuries away from matching Sachin Tendulkar's remarkable record
3. Contribution to Indian Sports and Culture
Virat Kohli stands tall as the face of the Indian cricket team, a relentless record-breaker and adept leader propelling India to the pinnacle of ICC rankings. Yet, his ambitions extend far beyond cricket's boundaries. Kohli's vision transcends individual success, yearning to transform India into a sporting powerhouse.
His pursuits diversify as a stakeholder in FC Goa, a prominent football club in the Indian Super League, a venture he embarked upon at the tender age of 25. Additionally, he holds interests in the UAE Royals, a Dubai-based tennis team, and the Bengaluru Yodhas, a pro wrestling league team rooted in Bangalore. Kohli's fervor for nurturing a robust sports culture in India propels his multifaceted investments across diverse sporting realms, embodying his unwavering commitment to broadening the nation's athletic horizons.
“My ultimate aim in life, in general, is to have a sporting culture in India where people know each and every sport inside out; to be able to follow all sports equally. I am certainly excited about the fact that we are at a juncture where we have a chance to create that in the next 10-15 years and we foresee Goa as the hub where footballers feel, ‘if I want to become a high-class footballer in India, I need to go there and train,” Kohli had said in an interview.
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