Bengaluru, October 13, 2026: Virat Kohli, widely regarded as one of the standout cricketers of his era, has officially joined LinkedIn. On the professional networking platform, Kohli plans to document his pursuits beyond the cricket field, including his work as co-founder of one8 and his investment portfolio, notably his stake in Agilitas Sports.
Kohli doubles down on India’s sports ecosystem
His investment in Agilitas Sports underscores a core belief: India’s sporting future rests not only on its athletes but also on the industry infrastructure built around them.
Agilitas is developing a vertically integrated sports and active lifestyle company with capabilities across product development, manufacturing, distribution, retail and brand building. Its primary ambition is to create Indian sporting brands with global relevance.
one8 sits at the heart of this vision. As co-founder, Kohli is actively involved in shaping the brand’s high-performance and active lifestyle product lines, applying an elite athlete’s perspective to product functionality, design and finish.
Translating elite sport into business leadership
Leveraging nearly two decades at the pinnacle of international cricket, Kohli intends to share insights on leadership, team building, decision-making under pressure and the discipline required to sustain performance over time—lessons that transfer naturally from sport to business.
Virat Kohli, Co-Founder of one8 and Investor at Agilitas Sports, said, “Sport has been such a big part of my life, and over the years I’ve realised that the same approach applies to everything you do. If the intent is right and you genuinely care about what you’re building, people feel that. That’s what drew me to Agilitas.I wanted to be part of building something from India that can be globally relevant, but also something that can have a real impact on how people experience sport and movement in their everyday lives.For me, it’s not just about putting products on a shelf. It’s about building something meaningful, giving athletes products they can truly believe in, and creating Indian brands that people can wear with pride. Ultimately, I’d like what we build to outgrow all of us.”
LinkedIn welcomes a new generation of entrepreneur
Kumaresh Pattabiraman, Country Manager, LinkedIn India, said, “Virat represents a new generation of leaders who build beyond a single career and pursue excellence in all of them. By sharing his entrepreneurial journey on LinkedIn, Virat will inspire a growing community of 185 million Indians and over a billion professionals worldwide who come to LinkedIn to connect, learn, grow their businesses and share what they are building next. We are pleased to welcome Virat to LinkedIn.”
You can view Virat Kohli’s first LinkedIn post here
