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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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AUS vs IND 1st ODI, Preview | Rohit Sharma-less India set to face mighty hosts in a different shade

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 10:19 PM IST

Kohli's men now kick-start their international calendar in a series where a lot of probing questions are expected to be asked.

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They have gone through a full IPL: Bumrah, Shami might be rotated in white-ball series, hints Kohli

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 08:47 PM IST

It is expected that Shami and Bumrah, in the absence of an injured Ishant Sharma, will have to carry the bulk of the burden during the Test series.

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Australia vs India: Really excited to play in front of crowds, says Virat Kohli ahead of 1st ODI

Cricket | Nov 27, 2020, 12:50 AM IST

The first two matches at the SCG will be played at 50 per cent crowd capacity while the third ODI in Canberra will be played at 65 per cent crowd capacity.

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We've lost a genius - Virat Kohli pays homage to Diego Maradona

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 07:54 PM IST

Considered the greatest footballer of all time alongside Brazil's Pele, Maradona's death triggered a massive outpouring of emotional tributes.

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AUS vs IND | Confusing, difficult to understand: Virat Kohli opens up on altered WTC points system

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 07:33 PM IST

Australia (296 points from 3 series) toppled India (360 points from 4 series) in the standings after the revision with a percentage of 82.22 compared to the latter's 75 per cent.

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India in Australia: There has been confusion over Rohit Sharma's injury, reveals skipper Virat Kohli

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 08:18 PM IST

Rohit, who is nursing a hamstring injury is doing is rehab at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and is still three weeks away from full match fitness.

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Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar pay heartfelt tributes to security personnel killed in 26/11 attacks

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 02:54 PM IST

The Indian skipper, currently in Australia for India-Oz series, says those who lost their life in the attacks will always be remembered.

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India in Australia: Major individual records in sight for Virat Kohli ahead of ODI series

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 01:43 PM IST

Virat Kohli remains only 133 runs short of becoming the sixth batsman to reach 12,000 runs in ODIs. 

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Australia vs India: There aren't too many chinks in Virat Kohli's armour, says Aaron Finch

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 11:41 AM IST

Australian skipper and his RCB teammate Aaron Finch opines that his Indian counterpart doesn't have many weaknesses and that Oz have to find ways to get him out.

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AUS v IND | Ajinkya Rahane 'very good replacement' for Virat Kohli as captain, says Ian Chappell

Cricket | Nov 26, 2020, 11:03 AM IST

Ian Chappell heaped praise on Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, saying that India have got a "very good replacement" in the position for Virat Kohli. 

Mohammad Amir and Virat Kohli

Wish to see Indians in PSL: Mohammad Amir says he would've loved bowling to Kohli, Rohit

Cricket | Nov 25, 2020, 08:49 PM IST

Recently, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram had also expressed his desire to see Indian and Pakistani players playing in each other's T20 leagues. 

Virat Kohli deserves respect for taking paternity leave

Virat Kohli deserves respect for taking paternity leave

Cricket | Nov 25, 2020, 06:20 PM IST

One should never forget that Virat Kohli is a human too and he is not wrong if he wants to witness the birth of his first child.

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Virat Kohli AR filter now available on Instagram, Facebook: How to use on Android, iPhone

Technology | Nov 25, 2020, 05:52 PM IST

Virat Kohli AR filter is now available on both Instagram and Facebook. Here's how you can use it on Android or iPhone.

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Australians do want to take Kohli's wicket cheaply but he doesn't have any weakness: Jason Gillespie

Cricket | Nov 25, 2020, 04:58 PM IST

The Kohli-led Indian contingent will begin their title defence of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide from December 17, which will be a Day-Night affair.

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ICC nominates Virat Kohli, R Ashwin for Men's Player of the Decade Award

Cricket | Nov 24, 2020, 05:05 PM IST

Kohli and veteran off-spinner Ashwin are the two Indians among seven players nominated for the most prestigious award.  

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Virat Kohli's absence after first Test will not affect Cricket Australia financially: Nick Hockley

Cricket | Nov 24, 2020, 03:15 PM IST

CA turned out to be one of the worst affected cricket boards due to the coronavirus pandemic that forced it to lay off a number of employees and cut down salaries of staffers.

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Rohit Sharma's absence will be tremendous void in white ball, ditto for Kohli in Tests, says Smith

Cricket | Nov 24, 2020, 11:41 AM IST

Rohit, who is nursing a hamstring injury, is reportedly out of the series while skipper Kohli will be on paternity leave after the first Day/Night Test in Adelaide.

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India will get smoked 4-0 in Tests if Virat Kohli does not set tone before leaving, says Clarke

Cricket | Nov 24, 2020, 11:28 AM IST

Clarke feels that despite featuring in only one Test, the talismanic Indian skipper could still play a huge role in the outcome of the red-ball series by dominating the limited over matches.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli not a bad captain, but Rohit Sharma is better: Gautam Gambhir

Cricket | Nov 23, 2020, 11:33 PM IST

Gambhir additionally said that the difference between Kohli and Rohit's record in the Indian Premier League needs to be taken into account.

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj reveals Virat Kohli's advice helped him stay strong after father's demise

Cricket | Nov 23, 2020, 08:20 PM IST

Siraj's father Mohammed Ghouse, 53, died due to a lung ailment in Hyderabad last week and despite BCCI offering him the option to return home, the fast bowler decided to stay put on national duty in Australia.

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