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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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Will Virat Kohli's paternity leave inspire other dads-to-be to apply for it?know about the laws here

People | Nov 19, 2020, 11:21 AM IST

Virat Kohli’s paternity leave and subsequent absence from the upcoming Test series has reopened the discussion on paternity leaves in India. know about the laws here:

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Rohit Sharma 'ready for captaincy', should be given leadership in T20Is: Shoaib Akhtar

Cricket | Nov 18, 2020, 04:47 PM IST

Though Ajinkya Rahane is the vice-captain on paper, Akhtar sees Rohit taking over leadership duties from Kohli following the first Test at the Adelaide Oval. 

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AUS v IND | Virat Kohli's absence won't be deciding factor in Test series, says Pat Cummins

Cricket | Nov 18, 2020, 09:44 AM IST

Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins has played down the impact of Virat Kohli's absence in the upcoming four-match Test series.

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Australia vs India: Virat Kohli and Co. undergo Test match simulation during training

Cricket | Nov 17, 2020, 07:02 PM IST

All the top batsmen and bowlers, who are in all the three squads, were seen taking part in the practice session which was focussed on training with the red and the pink ball.

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Australia vs India: Indian batsmen don’t need to read too much into Virat Kohli’s absence in Tests

Cricket | Nov 17, 2020, 06:50 PM IST

Indian captain skipping three Test matches serves likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, among others to express their full potential against Australia.

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Virat Kohli's absence could be chance for Rohit Sharma to step up, says Glenn McGrath

Cricket | Nov 17, 2020, 12:28 PM IST

Virat Kohli will return to India after the first Test in Adelaide to attend the birth of his child.

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'Quarantine diaries': Virat Kohli shares picture from Australia

Cricket | Nov 17, 2020, 11:52 AM IST

Virat Kohli took to Twitter to post a picture of him in quarantine as the Indian cricketers prepare for the upcoming series against Australia.

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Despite Kohli's appeal, RCB's Diwali wishes clip shows firecrackers; the franchise later clarifies

Cricket | Nov 16, 2020, 01:54 PM IST

The RCB skipper had shared a video on social media, urging everyone to not burst crackers and celebrate the festival with a 'simple Diya and sweets'.

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Virat Kohli is one of the most influential players in world cricket: Greg Chappell

Cricket | Nov 16, 2020, 01:00 PM IST

The 72-year-old Australian further pointed out that Kohli's interest to play Test cricket will be beneficial for the Indian side.

Anushka Sharma

Diwali 2020: Pregnant Anushka Sharma got all dressed up just to 'sit at home and eat'

Celebrities | Nov 15, 2020, 02:46 PM IST

Bollywood actress and mother-to-be Anushka Sharma’s Diwali was a lot like all of us as we all got dressed up to sit at home. See the post here: 

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Kohli is a very powerful guy in world cricket, he treats responsibility with respect: Mark Taylor

Cricket | Nov 15, 2020, 03:04 PM IST

Following the pink-ball Test, which will be played from December 17 to 21 in Adelaide, Kohli will return to India to be with wife Anushka Sharma who is expecting their first baby in January.

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Watch - Virat Kohli extends Diwali greetings, urges fans to not burst crackers

Cricket | Nov 14, 2020, 01:34 PM IST

Ahead of the birth of his first child, the Indian skipper has been granted paternity leave by the BCCI.

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IPL 2020 | Devdutt Padikkal reveals the advice which he got from skipper Virat Kohli

Cricket | Nov 14, 2020, 09:57 AM IST

The Karnataka lad also bagged the Emerging Player of the Season award. 

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We love to hate Virat Kohli but we also love to watch him bat as fans: Tim Paine

Cricket | Nov 14, 2020, 08:55 AM IST

India are set to lock horns with Australia in the much-awaited Border Gavaskar Trophy starting from December 27, with the first of four Tests scheduled to be played in Adelaide.

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Will Rohit Sharma have won IPL titles with RCB team? - Aakash Chopra defends Virat Kohli's captaincy

Cricket | Nov 14, 2020, 08:24 AM IST

Rohit Sharma has captained India in shorter formats whenever Virat Kohli has been absent.

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Australia-India series: Rise in ticket demand for Virat Kohli's lone Test in Adelaide

Cricket | Nov 13, 2020, 06:19 PM IST

There has been an increase in demand for tickets for December's first India-Australia Test after it was confirmed that it will be the lone Test that Indian skipper Virat Kohli will play in the series.

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Virat Kohli 'probably the best player I've ever seen in my life': Justin Langer

Cricket | Nov 13, 2020, 12:23 PM IST

Australia coach Justin Langer heaped praise on Indian captain Virat Kohli, saying that he is "probably the best player I've seen in my life."

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'Disappointing for the series' that Virat Kohli will leave after first Test: Nathan Lyon

Cricket | Nov 13, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

Nathan Lyon said he is obviously disappointed to get limited opportunity to get a crack at Kohli, who is considered one of the best batsmen in the world.

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Australia-India series: Virat Kohli's absence hurts Channel 7, company hits out at CA

Cricket | Nov 12, 2020, 04:56 PM IST

Kohli's absence from three India Australia Test matches has left Channel 7, Test match broadcasters, at a major disadvantage but it has given a major boost to its rivals Fox Sports, who will broadcast the whit-ball games.

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IPL 2020: Ashwin reveals Virat Kohli and Ricky Ponting were involved in heated discussion

Cricket | Nov 12, 2020, 10:09 AM IST

Delhi Capitals spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed his side's coach Ricky Ponting and RCB captain Virat Kohli were involved in a heated altercation.

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