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. 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.
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. 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.