Virat Kohli Makes LinkedIn Debut at 37: ‘Time to Build Something’

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli joined LinkedIn on October 13, 2026, using his first post on the professional networking platform to share his vision for Indian sports and his business ventures. At 37, Kohli is expanding his professional presence beyond cricket, with a focus on building Indian sports brands for a global audience.

Kohli joins fellow cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Robin Uthappa on LinkedIn. His arrival has drawn attention partly because of his substantial social media following, which includes approximately 271 million followers on Instagram, according to The Indian Express.

Founded in 2003, LinkedIn has grown into a professional networking platform with more than one billion members across over 200 countries.

Kohli’s first post outlined his ambition to see Indian sports grow beyond cricket, with greater recognition for athletes across disciplines and stronger homegrown brands competing internationally.

He also highlighted his involvement with Agilitas and one8world. His LinkedIn bio describes him as a professional athlete with the Indian cricket team, co-founder of one8world and an investor in Agilitas.

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella welcomed Kohli to the platform, commenting on his post: “My feed just got even more interesting. Welcome to LinkedIn, Virat. And congrats on your next chapter.”

Kohli’s LinkedIn debut offers a closer look at his interests beyond the cricket field. His first post focuses on the wider sports ecosystem, including manufacturing, consumer brands and sports distribution.

Rather than limiting his professional identity to his achievements as a cricketer, Kohli has used the platform to communicate his ambitions in sports business and brand development. His post also shows his idea that India has the potential to play a part in the sports industry by creating top athletes and companies.

Kohli’s next actions on LinkedIn could give information about his business goals and his plans for sports brands in India. For now, his first post sets out a clear ambition: to help build sports businesses with a lasting impact beyond individual careers.

His move adds another dimension to his public profile while he continues his cricketing career.