Ace Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, known for dominating cricket pitches worldwide, has taken the internet by storm for an entirely different reason. This time, the buzz is not about a century or a match-winning knock, but his newly minted professional profile on the networking site 'LinkedIn'. As a platform primarily used for job hunting and corporate networking, seeing a global sports icon here has left netizens both amazed and amused.
Inside Virat Kohli's LinkedIn Bio and Ventures
The profile highlights his incredible 18-year journey on the 22 yards, describing the cricket pitch as his home and noting how wearing the Indian jersey has been his greatest honor. He also detailed his entrepreneurial journey, identifying himself as the co-founder of 'one8world' and an investor in the sportswear powerhouse 'Agilitas'. Within just a few days of going live, his profile amassed over 250,000 followers.
Exploring the professional side of cricket! Virat Kohli joins LinkedIn.
Satya Nadella's Welcome and Hilarious Fan Reactions
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella extended a warm welcome to Kohli, congratulating him on the new chapter of 'one8world'. Meanwhile, fans couldn't resist dropping humorous comments. One user joked, "Wah Virat bhai, do you need a job too?" Another user wrote, "Open to work... looks like even the God of cricket needs a job after retirement!" The lighthearted banter has quickly turned his professional debut into a massive viral trend.
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