Virat Kohli on LinkedIn: Often when a person needs a job, he first creates his account on LinkedIn. After this they start searching for jobs on LinkedIn. Meanwhile, India’s legendary cricketer Virat Kohli has also joined LinkedIn. He created an account on LinkedIn for the first time at the age of 37. Virat Kohli’s LinkedIn debut has created a stir in the cricket world. Different types of discussions have started in the corridors of cricket. In such a situation, a question arose in the minds of some people that whether Virat Kohli is looking for a job? Will Virat Kohli take up a job after retiring from cricket?
The answer to this is absolutely not. Virat Kohli will not do any job after his retirement from cricket. Taking another step into the world of business, he has made his LinkedIn debut. However, let us tell you that no official information has been revealed by Kohli’s team regarding his LinkedIn account.
What did Kohli write in the first post?
Indian star batsman Virat Kohli is not only a cricketer but also a successful businessman. He has invested in many big brands. He is an investor in sportswear brand Agilitas and co-founder of one8world. He wrote in his first post on LinkedIn, ‘I have always imagined an India where every sport is loved, appreciated and played. Today, this dream seems to be coming true more than ever. The new generation is proving that India can produce world class athletes and establish a brand at the global level. Our aim is to build a complete sports platform from India, encompassing manufacturing, consumer brands and sports distribution. We believe that India can contribute to shaping the future of global sports, and not just participate in it.
Why did Kohli invest in one8world?
Virat Kohli further wrote, ‘That is why I have joined Agilitas as an investor and co-founder and co-creator of One8World. One8 is based on a belief I have followed throughout my career: progress comes from pushing boundaries, raising standards and daring to do things differently. He further wrote, ‘That’s how we introduced the brand to the world, and seeing One8world come to life in front of thousands of people in my hometown was one of the most memorable moments of my life.’
VIRAT KOHLI ON LINKEDIN
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Kohli rejected the offer of Rs 300 crore
Virat Kohli had rejected the offer of Rs 300 crore to move ahead in business. Actually, German sportswear company PUMA had offered Virat Kohli a contract renewal of Rs 300 crore for 8 years. However, Virat Kohli rejected this offer and took some risk in business. He ended the contract with Puma and then invested Rs 40 crore in domestic sportswear company ‘Agilitas Sports’. Then he incorporated the One8 brand into a business in which he has a stake. He became the co-founder of One8 World Cup.