Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has attracted massive attention on professional networking platform LinkedIn, gaining more than 334,000 followers within two days of launching his profile.
Kohli shared his first LinkedIn post on Tuesday, outlining his ambitions for the future of Indian sports, the growth of local brands and business ventures beyond cricket.
In his message, the star batter expressed his desire to see every sport receive greater recognition and importance in India.
The rapid growth of his following highlights the interest surrounding Kohli’s move beyond traditional social media platforms and into the professional networking space.
According to the report, Kohli had just 1,501 followers at 11:15 am Pakistan time on October 13. By the same time the following day, the number had climbed to 242,083 before exceeding 334,000 in less than two days.
His LinkedIn debut has generated significant attention, extending his influence beyond cricket and reflecting his interest in sports development and business opportunities.