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Microsoft Executives Welcome Virat Kohli To LinkedIn As He Launches Global Sports Venture
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Storyboard•15-10-2026, 11:31
Microsoft Executives Welcome Virat Kohli To LinkedIn As He Launches Global Sports Venture
- •Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft India head Puneet Chandok warmly welcomed Indian cricket star Virat Kohli to LinkedIn.
- •Kohli used his debut post on the platform to outline his vision for building a global sports business and ecosystem from India through one8world.
- •Chandok expressed excitement about following Kohli's entrepreneurial journey beyond the cricket field and praised the ambition to create world-class Indian brands.
- •Kohli disclosed his recent investment in Agilitas and highlighted his role as co-founder and co-creator of one8world during his LinkedIn introduction.
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Virat Kohli announced his ambition to build a global sports platform and brand from India through one8world, alongside his investment in Agilitas Sports.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft India head Puneet Chandok welcomed Kohli to the platform, expressing excitement about following his entrepreneurial journey and his vision for Indian sports brands on the global stage.
Kohli aims to develop a vertically integrated, end-to-end sports platform spanning manufacturing, consumer brands, and sports distribution to help India shape the future of global sports.
