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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 and Ajinkya Rahane 

India tour of Australia: Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are like chalk and cheese, says David Warner

Cricket | Nov 23, 2020, 05:33 PM IST

With regular skipper Virat Kohli opting to play just the first Test of the four matches so as to return to India for the birth of his child, Ajinkya Rahane is most likely to lead the side in the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Virat Kohli leads birthday wishes for Navdeep Saini as India pacer turns 28

Cricket | Nov 23, 2020, 02:02 PM IST

Indian pacer Navdeep Saini is celebrating his 28th birthday today.

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India in Australia: Rahane 'should not try' to be like Kohli in his absence, says John Buchanan

Cricket | Nov 23, 2020, 01:20 PM IST

Ajinkya Rahane is likely to lead Indian team in the absence of Kohli, with him being the vice-captain of the side in the longest format of the game.

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Virat Kohli 'very near' to lift a World Cup title as captain, says Harbhajan Singh

Cricket | Nov 23, 2020, 10:54 AM IST

Virat Kohli is yet to lift a World Cup title as captain of Team India.

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AUS vs IND | Virat Kohli's absence an opportunity for young guys: Ravi Shastri

Cricket | Nov 22, 2020, 11:32 PM IST

Kohli will be playing in the series-opening pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval starting December 17 but will return to India after that for the birth of his first child.

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Kohli's CK Nayudu XI beat Rahul's Ranjitsinhji XI by 5 wickets in warm-up tie before AUS ODI series

Cricket | Nov 22, 2020, 10:33 PM IST

Both the skippers lead from the front with KL Rahul continuing with his fine form to score 83 off 66 runs, while Virat Kohli scored 91 runs off 58 balls.

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India without Kohli will be like Australia without Smith and Warner, says Geoff Lawson

Cricket | Nov 22, 2020, 05:54 PM IST

India without captain Virat Kohli in Tests will be akin to Australia without Steve Smith and David Warner, according to former Australia fast bowler Geoff Lawson.

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Virat Kohli is not what you see on cricket field, he's a chilled out guy: Adam Zampa

Cricket | Nov 22, 2020, 11:16 AM IST

The leg-spinner has claimed Kohli's wicket seven times in international cricket.

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AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli's departure will create a 'big hole' in India's batting unit, feels Chappell

Cricket | Nov 22, 2020, 11:04 AM IST

Kohli will be returning to India after the first Test against Australia -- a day-night fixture currently slated to be played at the Adelaide Oval from December 17.

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Happy for Virat, Gavaskar didn’t see his son for months: Kapil Dev on Kohli's paternity leave

Cricket | Nov 22, 2020, 10:51 AM IST

To be with his wife Anushka Sharma who's due to welcome the couple's first child, Kohli, the current India captain has been granted paternity leave by the BCCI.

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Fuel Up: Virat Kohli sweats it out at gym ahead of start of Australia tour

Cricket | Nov 21, 2020, 08:02 PM IST

Kohli will be only part of the limited-overs fixture and the opening Test in Adelaide before heading back home on paternity leave

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We can claim Kohli's offspring as Australian if he decides to have the baby here: Border

Cricket | Nov 21, 2020, 04:33 PM IST

Border, who is a "big fan" of Kohli, feels that the Indian team will miss that aggression and passion that he brings on the field. 

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He plays the game very aggressively: Suryakumar Yadav on his stare-off with Virat Kohli

Cricket | Nov 21, 2020, 02:09 PM IST

During the run-chase, Kohli attempted to sledge Suryakumar by staring at him without uttering a word.

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AUS vs IND: Australia will be extra competitive against 'motivated' Virat Kohli, says Marcus Stoinis

Cricket | Nov 21, 2020, 12:48 PM IST

Stoinis said they have plans for Kohli, who he dismissed in the ODI series early in 2019 and also during the World Cup.  

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Virat Kohli's eyesight is not always going to be of an 18-year-old, he'll have to adjust: Kapil Dev

Cricket | Nov 21, 2020, 09:56 AM IST

Having represented India in 86 Tests, 248 ODIs and 82 T20Is, Kohli's numbers in international cricket are staggering, to say the least.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

AUS vs IND: There are options available in the squad - VVS Laxman on Virat Kohli's paternity leave

Cricket | Nov 20, 2020, 03:22 PM IST

India's tour of Australia begins with three ODIs, followed by as many T20 Internationals and four Tests.

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India has very good chance to beat Australia in all formats: VVS Laxman

Cricket | Nov 20, 2020, 02:49 PM IST

The last time India toured Australia, in 2018-19, they registered their first-ever win over Australia on their own soil, in 71 years.

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Keeping Virat Kohli 'quiet' key to success against India, says Pat Cummins

Cricket | Nov 20, 2020, 12:43 PM IST

Virat Kohli will return to India after the first Test of the four-match series against Australia.

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Australia vs India: Memorable ODI knocks by Indians Down Under

Cricket | Nov 19, 2020, 10:08 PM IST

MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar among others left their mark in Australia with some memorable knock in the ODI format.

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