Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, welcomed former India cricket captain Virat Kohli to LinkedIn after Kohli joined the professional networking platform. Kohli’s first post on LinkedIn immediately drew attention to his growing business interests beyond sports.
Nadella congratulated Kohli on his new venture in a reply to his first post. He praised Kohli’s contributions to Indian sports and his plans to build global brands.
Kohli shared his vision for promoting sports in India and creating homegrown brands for the international market. He also mentioned his roles with Agilitas, a sports equipment company, and one8world, where he is an investor and co-founder.
In his debut post, Kohli expressed his long-held desire to see India become a global leader in sports. He emphasized the importance of nurturing world-class athletes and building strong brands on the global stage.
Kohli’s LinkedIn profile highlights his roles as a professional cricketer, co-founder of one8world, and investor at Agilitas. His first post quickly gained popularity, with reports stating he crossed 240,000 followers within 24 hours.
Kohli joins other prominent Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant on LinkedIn. Unlike traditional social media posts focused on cricket, Kohli’s message centered on entrepreneurship and sports development.
A celebrated cricketer, Kohli has played for India in 123 Tests, 317 ODIs, and 125 T20Is. He led the team to historic wins, including a Test series victory in Australia and multiple ICC rankings achievements.
Kohli’s decision to explore business ventures reflects his ambition beyond cricket, aiming to leave a lasting impact on sports and global branding.