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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Height: 1.75 m DOB: 5 November 1988

No cricket fanatic in the world can claim to be unaware of the current India captain's name. Born and brought up in the Indian capital city of New Delhi, Kohli emerged on the international radar after leading India to the title win at the ICC U19 World Cup in 2008. However, Kohli didn't exactly announce himself at the highest level till 2012 - four years after his debut - when in Australia he hit his maiden Test century (116) in Adelaide. By the end of that tour Kohli had also shown the world just how good a batsman he could become when his 86-ball-133 helped India chase down a mammoth 330 in less than 40 overs against Sri Lanka in the triangular series. Since then he hasn't looked back and has grown from strength to strength by proving his prowess all over the world. Having hit centuries on tough away tours Kohli improved his shorter format game several notches especially with the help of the IPL, where in 2016 he smacked a record 973 runs! A established chaser of totals, he has hundreds in all Test playing nations - except Bangladesh and Zimbabwe - where he has played just a single match. He is also a World Cup winner(2011) and was adjuged the Player of the Tournament at the 2014 ICC World T20. Being counted amongst the four great batsmen of the modern age along with Steven Smith, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, Kohli's meteoric rise over the past couple of years has seen him rise above everyone else in the art of batting. He is the only batsman yet to average more than 48 in all formats of the game and after his exploits in England in the summer of 2018, he has proved that he is the best batsman across the globe under any given conditions. For his exploits on the field he has also been awarded the country's highest sports honour - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2018. But with the accolades there also have been questions regarding team selection and his aggressive mindset resulting in failures to win tough series overseas. The fact remains though that just like his runs, there are many more Indian victories to come under his leadership and only time will tell how great a legacy Captain Kohli will leave behind. But regarding his batting skills, it's safe to assume that the debate has been settled for now. There is only one Kohli and he sits right at the top.

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Kohli, Ishant, Hardik return as India name squad for first two Tests against England

Cricket | Jan 19, 2021, 07:33 PM IST

The Indian selectors led by Chetan Sharma on Tuesday named the squad for the first two Tests against England. Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Ishant Sharma have made their way back into the squad.

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'Those who doubted us after Adelaide, stand up and take notice': Virat Kohli tweets after series win

Cricket | Jan 19, 2021, 02:25 PM IST

Virat Kohli took to Twitter to express his delight at India's incredible 2-1 series victory over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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England series selection: Virat, Ishant set to be back; all eyes on Bumrah, Ashwin's fitness

Cricket | Jan 18, 2021, 10:07 PM IST

Bumrah and Ashwin, who could not play the Brisbane Test due to abdominal strain and back spasms respectively, are expected to be available after an extended period of rest before the four-Test series

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Virat Kohli changes Twitter bio to 'a proud husband & father' after Anushka gives birth to baby girl

Celebrities | Jan 18, 2021, 09:09 AM IST

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is not only a proud mother, but also a proud wife after his cricketer-husband Virat Kohli changed his Twitter bio to 'A proud husband and father' after the birth of their baby girl.

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AUS vs IND 4th Test: Virat Kohli hails 'outstanding' Sundar, Thakur after heroics on Day 3

Cricket | Jan 17, 2021, 12:44 PM IST

Virat Kohli heaped praise on Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur after the duo batted India out of trouble on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test against Australia.

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Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar offer condolences to Pandya brothers on their father's demise

Cricket | Jan 16, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

The father of Krunal and Hardik Pandya, Himanshu Pandya passed away due to cardiac arrest on Saturday morning.

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Virat Kohli is best batsman in white-ball cricket, says RCB teammate Isuru Udana

Cricket | Jan 15, 2021, 03:59 PM IST

Udana is set to assume the responsibility of being the Icon player for the Bangla Tigers in the second season of the Abu Dhabi T10.

Inside Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's personalised gifts to paps, Raveena Tandon lauds paps response

Inside Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's personalised gifts to paps, Raveena Tandon lauds paps response

Celebrities | Jan 14, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma on Wednesday released a statement to the paparazzi teams in Mumbai, requesting privacy and not to photograph their daughter. Along with the media statement, the couple also sent out personalized gifts to the paparazzi.

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Look what Amitabh Bachchan noticed about Indian cricketers and their kids

Celebrities | Jan 14, 2021, 11:03 AM IST

Senior Bachchan shares some interesting facts, quotes, pictures, and stories with his fans. Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday took to his Twitter account and shared yet another interesting information related to Indian cricketers. Check it out here!

Amul is 'bowled over' by Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli's baby girl; shares cute doodle

Amul is 'bowled over' by Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli's baby girl; shares cute doodle

Celebrities | Jan 13, 2021, 02:55 PM IST

Fans, Friends, and family everyone is pouring in wishes to the new parents and the baby girl. But one post that won everyone's heart is by Amul India. Amul came up with one of the most creative ways to wish the couple.

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli appeal to paparazzi to not click their daughter's picture

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli appeal to paparazzi to not click their daughter's picture

Celebrities | Jan 13, 2021, 02:53 PM IST

Actor-producer Anushka Sharma and her cricketer-husband Virat Kohli on Wednesday urged paparazzi to not click photos of their newborn daughter.

Dotting parents Anushka Sharma & Virat Kohli get name suggestions for their daughter from netizens

Doting parents Anushka Sharma & Virat Kohli get name suggestions for their daughter from netizens

Trending | Jan 13, 2021, 05:33 PM IST

Soon after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma became parents, their fans went crazy on the internet and started trending their names along with wishes. Not only this, but many shared anonymous pictures and even names for the little baby. From Virushka to Anvira, there were all sort of suggestions for the couple. If you are one of those who is still missing out on the amazing time Netizens had on Twitter yesterday, here we are!

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Virat Kohli loses second spot to Steve Smith in rankings for Test batsmen, Pujara moves up to 8th

Cricket | Jan 12, 2021, 01:21 PM IST

Smith (900 points) is placed second behind New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (919) with Kohli at third with 870 points.

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Watch: Here's how Virat Kohli's family welcomed 'angel in the house'

Cricket | Jan 12, 2021, 03:41 PM IST

Watch how team India skipper's siblings Vikash Kohli and Bhawna Kohli Dhingra express their joy on the birth of Virat's and Anushka's daughter.

FAKE photo of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma's baby girl goes viral on social media

FAKE photo of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma's baby girl goes viral on social media

Celebrities | Jan 12, 2021, 06:03 PM IST

Virat Kohli took to his social media handle and shared a post about Anushka Sharma and their daughter's well-being. Not only this, but he even requested fans and followers to respect their privacy. Soon, a picture of a baby's feet started going viral on the internet and everyone termed it as the first pic of baby Virushka. The same was shared by none other than Virat's elder brother, Vikas Kohli along with a beautiful welcoming message for the angel.

Good news about kids from Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas after Anushka & Virat? Here's what the actress

Good news about kids from Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas after Anushka & Virat? Here's what PeeCee said

Celebrities | Jan 12, 2021, 04:21 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were blessed with a baby girl on Monday. As soon as the news of their baby spread, there were many who started wondering when Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas would announce the good news. Well, here's what PeeCee said.

Virushka's baby is here! Riteish Deshmukh to Hardik Pandya, celebs congratulate Anushka Sharma & Vir

Virushka's baby is here! Riteish Deshmukh to Hardik Pandya, celebs congratulate Anushka & Virat

Celebrities | Jan 11, 2021, 07:54 PM IST

As soon as Indian skipper Virat Kohli shared the good news of his daughter's arrival, a lot of celebrities both from the Bollywood and Cricket fraternity took to social media to congratulate him and actress Anushka Sharma. The list include names of Riteish Deshmukh, wife Genelia, Madhuri Dixit, Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan, Farhan Akhtar among others.

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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma blessed with a baby girl

Cricket | Jan 11, 2021, 04:39 PM IST

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have been blessed with a baby girl on Monday afternoon.

Good News! Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli become parents to a baby girl

Good News! Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli become parents to a baby girl; congratulatory wishes pour in

Celebrities | Jan 11, 2021, 04:51 PM IST

Baby Virushka is here! Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli have become proud parents to a baby girl. The announcement of the good news was made by the dotting daddy who took to social media and shared two posts in Hindi and English and captioned it with a heart.

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AUS vs IND | This is the absolute peak of rowdy behaviour: Virat Kohli condemns racial abuse at SCG

Cricket | Jan 10, 2021, 04:10 PM IST

Bowler Mohammed Siraj, before the start of the 87th over, walked to the middle to report the incident to the on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Paul Wilson before they made their way to the Brewongle Stand. The players remained in the centre.