Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli reportedly made his debut on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. Kohli shared a lengthy first post outlining his ambitions beyond cricket.
The post drew nearly 12,000 followers, thousands of likes, hundreds of comments, and close to 170 reposts within the first five hours.
Kohli’s first post focused on his investment in Agilitas Sports and his role as co-founder and co-creator of one8world. He outlined a vision for building an end-to-end sports platform from India, spanning manufacturing, consumer brands and sports distribution.
However, the account’s authenticity has not been officially confirmed by Kohli or his management. Gulf News reported on October 13 that the profile had raised questions among fans because it lacked a verification indicator. The account and the post attributed to Kohli should therefore be treated as unverified.
A professional platform beyond cricket
LinkedIn is primarily used for professional networking, career development and business communication. Kohli’s reported arrival on the platform places his commercial interests and entrepreneurial ambitions at the centre of his public profile beyond the cricket field.
In the post, the former India captain highlighted the potential for India to produce not only world-class athletes but also brands capable of competing internationally. He linked that ambition to his association with Agilitas and one8world.
The post also reflected a broader trend of athletes using their public profiles to communicate directly about investments, business ventures and projects outside their sporting careers.
Kohli’s Agilitas investment
Kohli’s association with Agilitas predates the reported LinkedIn debut. According to Bussiness, he invested ₹40 crore in the sports goods manufacturing company and acquired a minority stake as part of a wider business arrangement.
The investment followed the end of his long-running endorsement deal with Puma India. Kohli subsequently transferred one8world to Agilitas, positioning himself as a stakeholder in the company rather than only an endorser of its products.
Agilitas was founded by former Puma India managing director Abhishek Ganguly with co-founders Atul Bajaj and Amit Prabhu. Its business spans sports footwear manufacturing, brand development, retail and distribution.
For Kohli, the partnership offers a route to influence the development of sportswear products and an Indian sports brand with international ambitions. The reported LinkedIn post presented that goal as a long-term project extending beyond his playing career.
While the profile’s authenticity remains unconfirmed, the reported debut has already generated significant online attention and put Kohli’s business ambitions back in the spotlight.