Virat Kohli’s alleged LinkedIn account has gone viral, but questions remain over its authenticity as fans react to his profileScroll down to read the full story.
Published: October 14, 2026, 12:12 AM IST
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Virat Kohli’s LinkedIn account goes viral
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is making headlines after a LinkedIn account claiming to be his appeared on the platformMany fans have started following the profile, but there is still no confirmation that the account is real.
The profile suggests that Kohli wants to grow his business career beyond cricketIt describes him as a professional athlete linked with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)The account also says that he has been an investor in Agilitas since 2025 and a co-founder of one8world since 2026.
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However, fans have raised questions about the account because it does not have a verification badge next to Kohli’s nameThe profiles of other Indian cricket stars, including Rishabh Pant and Sachin Tendulkar, have verification badgesThe account also does not appear to have a LinkedIn Premium subscription.
The profile has gained more than 14,000 followers, and the number is still growingKohli has worked with several brands during his careerHe is also an investor in Agilitas, a sportswear brand, and a co-founder of one8worldA few months ago, he attended an event in New Delhi to launch the Agilitas brand.
Despite the growing interest, neither Kohli nor his management team has confirmed whether the LinkedIn account is officialThe profile also includes a message about his plans to support Indian sports and build his business career after cricket.
“I have always wanted to see an India where every sport is followed, celebrated and playedToday, that vision feels closer than everA new generation is proving that India can produce world-class athletes and build brands for the global stage.”
Meanwhile, Kohli impressed fans in the ODI series against the West Indies, scoring an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls in the first matchHe also crossed 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, becoming only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestoneKohli scored 29 runs in the second ODI but was dismissed for a duck in the third match.
