Virat Kohli became the third cricketer to receive Khel Ratna award.
He received his Khel Ratna from President of India Sh. Ramnath Kovind at the President’s House or Rashtrapati Bhawan on September 25, 2018. Kohli was accompanied by his family in wife Anushka Sharma, mother Saroj Kohli, and brother Vikas Kohli.
Sachin Tendulkar was elated at Kohli’s achievement, and wished him on Twitter, “Congratulations @imVkohli on receiving the #KhelRatna. May you continue making us proud. Keep up the good work!”
Congratulations @imVkohli on receiving the #KhelRatna. May you continue making us proud. Keep up the good work! pic.twitter.com/0oyhIc6FPh
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 26, 2018