Virat Kohli has made his LinkedIn debut with a focus on business. The Indian cricketer’s first post on the professional networking platform outlined his vision for Indian sport and his plans to build globally branded ventures. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella welcomed Kohli to LinkedIn and congratulated him on his new venture with one8world. Kohli’s arrival on the platform has also attracted significant attention, with his follower count crossing 240,000 within 24 hours of his debut. The 37-year-old cricketer used the post to announce his investment in Agilitas and his role as co-founder and co-creator of one8world, marking another step in his business interests beyond cricket.Nadella welcomed Kohli to the platform through a comment on his debut post, which discussed the cricketer’s ambitions for Indian sport and his latest business venture. The Microsoft CEO wrote: “My feed just got even more interesting. Welcome to LinkedIn, Virat! And congrats on your next chapter with one8world.”
What Virat Kohli said in his first LinkedIn post
Kohli’s first LinkedIn post focused on his ambition to help India build a broader sporting culture, where different sports get more attention and support.“I’ve 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,” Kohli wrote.He also discussed developing a sports business from India that brings together manufacturing, consumer brands, and sports distribution.“The vision is clear. It’s time to build something that will outlive all of us. That’s the journey we’re on,” he added.
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In his first-ever LinkedIn post, Kohli wrote: “I’ve 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. The vision of building an end-to-end sports platform from India, spanning manufacturing, consumer brands, and sports distribution. A belief that India can help shape the future of global sport, not just participate in it. That’s why I’ve joined Agilitas as an Investor and as a Co-founder and Co-creator of one8world. one8 is built on a belief I’ve carried throughout my career: progress comes from pushing boundaries, raising standards, and daring to do things differently. That’s how we introduced the brand to the world, and watching one8world come to life in front of thousands of people, in my home city, was one of the most meaningful moments of my life. The vision is clear. It’s time to build something that will outlive all of us. That’s the journey we’re on.”