Correspondent, 16 October: Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has officially stepped into the professional business sphere, publishing his inaugural post on the corporate networking platform LinkedIn on October 13. His arrival on the platform has ignited widespread discussions among fans, with followers taking to the comments section to question whether the batsman plans to pursue a 9-to-5 job following his retirement from cricket.
In his debut post, Kohli articulated his vision of securing a prominent position for India in the global sports arena. He expressed a desire for all sports to receive equal importance alongside cricket in the country, hoping that people will enjoy every sporting discipline. The cricketer also emphasized the need to develop world-class athletes from India.
Beyond his sporting vision, Kohli utilized the post to detail his current business endeavors and future strategies. He highlighted his role as an investor in 'Agilitas Sports' and noted his position as a co-founder of the brand 'one8world'. He outlined a concept of developing domestic sports brands from India that will eventually forge a unique identity across the globe.
Concluding his update, Kohli shared his ambition of establishing a sustainable, long-lasting enterprise. He aims to build an Indian sports business that scales to a global level. This initial LinkedIn post is being regarded as a preview of his formal transition into the corporate world, extending beyond his achievements on the cricket pitch.
