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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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Virat Kohli wins Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade

Cricket | Dec 28, 2020, 03:52 PM IST

Indian skipper Virat Kohli also won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Decade Award.

Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli

Not doubting Kohli's captaincy but Rahane's been able to do 'something special' so far: Ponting

Cricket | Dec 27, 2020, 06:30 PM IST

Rahane was unbeaten on 104 while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was with him at the crease on 40 as the two built a century stand for the sixth wicket.

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane

IND vs AUS 2nd Test | 'Absolutely top knock Jinks': Virat Kohli lauds Ajinkya Rahane's batting show

Cricket | Dec 27, 2020, 05:01 PM IST

On the second day of Boxing Day clash, Rahane flaunted his textbook technique to become the 10th Indian captain to score a centuy in Test cricket history.

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Dhoni named captain of ICC Men's T20I, ODI Team of the Decade; Kohli picked as Test side's skipper

Cricket | Dec 27, 2020, 04:29 PM IST

Apart from Dhoni, the T20I team also comprises current India captain Virat Kohli, opener Rohit Sharma and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

In the previous Test at Adelaide, Kohli-led Indian team had

AUS vs IND 2nd Test | Virat Kohli praises Indian bowlers for their impressive show at MCG

Cricket | Dec 26, 2020, 04:24 PM IST

The Indian bowling unit, led by Jasprit Bumrah, bundled out the hosts for a modest total of 195 in the first innings.

Mohammad Amir 

Mohammad Amir reveals how he dismissed Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in Champions Trophy 2017 final

Cricket | Dec 25, 2020, 04:59 PM IST

In Pakistan's defence of 338 in the summit clash, Amir's bowling show made the difference as he dismissed India's top three -- Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. 

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AUS vs IND: Said sorry to Virat Kohli after run out, says Ajinkya Rahane

Cricket | Dec 25, 2020, 01:43 PM IST

Rahane admits on being at fault for running out Kohli in the first Test when the Indian skipper was just 26 runs away from his first century of the year.

Virender Sehwag

AUS vs IND: Top 4 moments from Boxing Day Test history between the two modern rivals

Cricket | Dec 25, 2020, 11:40 AM IST

From Sehwag's 195 to Bumrah's 6-for, the Boxing Day Test has served fans with many memorable moments over the past few decades.

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli

2020 Recap: From MS Dhoni's retirement to India posting their lowest ever Test total

Cricket | Dec 28, 2020, 08:05 PM IST

Even though CSK had their worst Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2020, the MS Dhoni-led side was seemingly on everyone's mind on Twitter as it was the most tweeted team during the course of the tournament.

Ajinkya Rahane

AUS vs IND | Sachin backs stand-in captain Rahane to deliver in Kohli's absence

Cricket | Dec 24, 2020, 09:09 PM IST

Rahane will lead Team India in the last three Tests as Kohli has left for home on paternity leave.

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AUS vs IND: We will look to score 400-plus in absence of Shami and Kohli, says Justin Langer

Cricket | Dec 24, 2020, 10:30 AM IST

The head coach acknowledged the strength Australian bowling unit but said they are doing some work on their batting and fielding.

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National duty comes before everything else: Dilip Doshi on Kohli's paternity leave

Cricket | Dec 23, 2020, 06:42 PM IST

Kohli left home to be with his wife and Bollywood actor, Anushka Sharma, for the birth of their first child.

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul

KL Rahul static at 3rd, Virat Kohli improves to 7th spot in ICC T20I batting rankings

Cricket | Dec 23, 2020, 04:06 PM IST

In fact, Rahul and Kohli are the only two Indians to feature in the top-10 list of players rankings in all three categories -- batsman, bowlers and all-rounders.

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AUS vs IND: Father-to-be Virat Kohli leaves Australia after pep talk with Team India

Cricket | Dec 22, 2020, 03:48 PM IST

Kohli is coming back to India for the birth of his first child in January. 

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AUS vs IND: Steve Smith lauds Virat Kohli's 'class' display in 74-run innings

Cricket | Dec 22, 2020, 11:35 AM IST

Kohli's 74 was the highest score by any batsman on either side in the first innings of the pink-ball day/night Test.

Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami

AUS vs IND | Who replaces Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami in India's XI for Boxing Day Test?

Cricket | Dec 22, 2020, 08:41 AM IST

With four days to go before the second Test begins at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, here are some of the areas that the Indian team management might look for changes

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Aus vs Ind: Mohammed Shami, Virat Kohli big losses for India, says Joe Burns

Cricket | Dec 21, 2020, 10:39 AM IST

Burns shows confidence in the Australian team saying they are currently the best team in the world.

Virat Kohli in action during 1st Test against Australia in

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli closes gap with top-ranked Smith despite India's horror show in Adelaide

Cricket | Dec 20, 2020, 04:10 PM IST

Although he remained at the second spot in the ICC rankings, the half-century helped him gain two points to reduce the gap between him and Smith from 25 to 13

Rishabh Pant

Australia vs India: Rishabh Pant has to play in second Test, says Ricky Ponting

Cricket | Dec 20, 2020, 08:56 AM IST

Following India’s humiliating defeat in Adelaide Test, Ricky Ponting said India need to strengthen their batting by including Rishabh Pant as he feel there’s nobody left to pick them up with Virat Kohli gone.

Virat Kohli and Tim Paine

AUS vs IND 1st Test: Defensive approach of Indian batsmen led to the batting collapse - Virat Kohli

Cricket | Dec 19, 2020, 06:25 PM IST

Kohli however hoped that the team will do well in the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.