Indian team’s star batsman Virat Kohli has now made his new debut on the professional networking platform LinkedIn away from the sports field. Through this platform, he shared his vision for the Indian sports sector and mentioned his investment in Agilatas Sports. Apart from identifying himself as a professional player with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), his LinkedIn profile describes himself as a businessman. In his profile, Kohli has described himself as an investor in Agilatas and co-founder of One8world.
Users got excited by Kohli’s post
Kohli’s first post on LinkedIn has received tremendous love from fans, receiving thousands of likes, hundreds of comments and reposts within just a few hours. The star batsman shared his vision for the future of Indian sports and stressed his ambition to build a business that will continue to grow even after his retirement as a professional cricketer.
Talk on developing sports talents
Kohli also talked about the immense potential in India to develop world-class sporting talent and build homegrown brands with global reach. The entry into the business is part of their larger plan, which aims to build an integrated sports business encompassing manufacturing, consumer brands and distribution. In his first post shared on LinkedIn, Virat Kohli wrote, I always wanted to see an India where every sport is followed, celebrated and played. Today, that vision feels closer than ever. A new generation is proving that India can produce world class athletes and build brands for the global stage.
He wrote, the vision to build an end-to-end sports platform from India, which includes manufacturing, consumer brands and sports distribution. It is based on the belief that India can not only participate in the global game, but also help shape its future. That’s why I’m involved as an investor. The vision is very clear. Now is the time to build something that will outlive us all. We are on this journey.
Kohli is in great form
Even on the field of play, Virat Kohli is continuously proving that he is a force who is not easy to compete with. They continue to strengthen their case to secure a place in next year’s ODI World Cup. Kohli was recently seen playing in the ODI series against West Indies.