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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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India skipper Virat Kohli

Proud that India won T20I series without established players like Rohit, Bumrah: Kohli

Cricket | Dec 06, 2020, 07:03 PM IST

While Rohit has missed the series because of a hamstring injury he suffered during this year's IPL, Bumrah has been rested from the T20 matches keeping in mind the upcoming four-Test series against Australia.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma 

No need to replace Virat Kohli with Rohit Sharma as limited-overs captain: VVS Laxman

Cricket | Dec 05, 2020, 09:33 PM IST

Laxman also said that a batsman of Rohit's calibre should have been a regular in the Indian Test team, and that his career reminds of his own.

Mitchell Swepson

Virat Kohli's wicket was a relief but disappointed with the way I bowled in first T20 - Swepson

Cricket | Dec 05, 2020, 01:20 PM IST

Swepson, who had replaced left-arm spinner Ashton Agar in the side, after the latter suffered a calf-muscle injury, returned with figures of 1/21 in two overs.

Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal

AUS vs IND, 1st T20I: Concussion replacements are a strange thing, today it worked for us: Kohli

Cricket | Dec 04, 2020, 06:00 PM IST

Ravindra Jadeja got hit on his helmet en route to his match-defining 44 off 23 and Chahal was named as the concussion subsitute.

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Hardik Pandya enjoys 'sunny Canberra' outing with Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal

Cricket | Dec 04, 2020, 11:13 AM IST

Hardik Pandya took to his official social media profile to share a picture with the Indian cricketers including captain Virat Kohli.

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AUS vs IND 1st T20I: Well-rounded India look to impress in the shorter format after ODI drubbing

Cricket | Dec 03, 2020, 11:06 PM IST

The 1-2 ODI series loss reaffirmed that India have a lot of work to do in the 50-over format but they possess a much more balanced squad in the shortest format.

Virat Kohli against Australia

'Hats off to him': Gautam Gambhir lauds Virat Kohli for becoming fastest to score 12000 ODI runs

Cricket | Dec 03, 2020, 07:52 PM IST

Gambhir congratulated the current Indian captain for gathering over 20,000 international runs.

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Kohli's energy has never dropped down on the field, thought he'll burn out at some stage: VVS Laxman

Cricket | Dec 03, 2020, 03:46 PM IST

Kohli on Wednesday became the fastest batsman to score 12,000 runs in One-Day Internationals.

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah

In Numbers - Bowling frailties hand Team India a forgettable 2020 in ODIs

Cricket | Dec 03, 2020, 01:39 PM IST

India cap of one of their forgettable calendar years with just three ODI wins. Just 2020 things, eh?

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AUS vs IND, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli pleased with Team India's fightback under pressure in Canberra

Cricket | Dec 02, 2020, 05:33 PM IST

Captain Virat Kohli couldn't feel more pleased praising about the manner in which his men scripted in a comeback when twice put under pressure by the hosts. 

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Australia vs India 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli becomes Josh Hazlewood's bunny

Cricket | Dec 02, 2020, 05:08 PM IST

The Indian skipper is now dismissed by Hazlewood in back-to-back four ODIs.

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AUS vs IND 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli finishes year without ODI century for first time since 2008

Cricket | Dec 02, 2020, 05:07 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli was dismissed on 63 in his final ODI innings of the year, finishing 2020 without a century in the fifty-over format.

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AUS vs IND 3rd ODI: Twitter hails Virat Kohli as he becomes sixth batsman to 12,000 ODI runs

Cricket | Dec 02, 2020, 05:07 PM IST

Virat Kohli became the sixth batsman to reach the 12,000-run mark in ODIs.

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AUS vs IND 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record to become fastest to 12,000 ODI run

Cricket | Dec 02, 2020, 05:06 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli became the sixth batsman in international cricket, and second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the 12,000 run mark.

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Australia vs India 3rd ODI: Skipper Virat Kohli makes four changes in the playing XI

Cricket | Dec 02, 2020, 05:06 PM IST

Debutant T Natarajan, Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav walks into the line-up for the final ODI in Canberra as India play for pride.

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah

3rd ODI: India look to avoid first 'whitewash' against Aussies in high-scoring Canberra - Preview

Cricket | Dec 01, 2020, 10:04 PM IST

If Australia, who are leading the three-match series 2-0, win the final match, it will be the first time they will sweep an ODI series against India at home in 20 years, though not necessarily in a bilateral series.

Indian Cricket Team

AUS vs IND: Team India looks to avoid an unwanted first in 21 years of international cricket

Cricket | Dec 01, 2020, 06:30 PM IST

With the series already in Australia's pocket, India stand on the verge of a whitewash with the third ODI slated to be played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday.

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Australia vs India:  Virat Kohli 23 runs away from surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record

Cricket | Dec 02, 2020, 08:22 AM IST

Kohli needs just 23 runs on Wednesday to become the quickest to reach 12,000 run mark while becoming the sixth batsman to join the elite club.

Pregnant Anushka Sharma continues doing Shirshasana with her 'very able husband' Virat Kohli's suppo

Pregnant Anushka Sharma aces Shirshasana with her 'very able husband' Virat Kohli's support

Celebrities | Dec 01, 2020, 11:28 AM IST

Although she is pregnant, Anushka Sharma hasn't given up on her yoga exercises and in her latest picture, she is seen acing Shirshasana with the help of her 'very able husband' Virat Kohli.

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This pic of Virat Kohli helping pregnant wife Anushka Sharma do yoga will win your hearts

Cricket | Dec 01, 2020, 11:34 AM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli could be seen supporting her pregnant wife Anushka Sharma as she indulges in a Yoga exercise.

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