Virat Kohli gains over 240,000 LinkedIn followers in 24 hours

Dubai: Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket star, reached over 240,000 followers on LinkedIn within just 24 hours of joining the platform, as his fans eagerly followed his new profile. Kohli introduced himself on LinkedIn on October 12 with a post detailing his vision for Indian sport and ambitions beyond cricket, including his partnership with Agilitas and one8world brand.

Following his debut post, his follower count jumped from 1,501 to 242,083 within the next 24 hours. The 37-year-old emphasized his desire to foster a sports ecosystem where every sport is embraced, celebrated, and played at a professional level in India. Kohli expressed his ambition to create a sports business encompassing manufacturing, consumer brands, and distribution, with the goal of establishing an Indian platform with a global presence.

He wrote, "It's time to build something that will outlive all of us." Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also congratulated Kohli on his LinkedIn journey, commenting, "My feed just got even more interesting. Welcome to LinkedIn, Virat!" This move by the cricketer signals the expanding commercial interests of elite athletes who are increasingly investing in businesses and building personal brands outside their sporting careers.