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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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Janhvi Kapoor lauds Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli for their journey in IPL 2024

May 24, 2024, 07:30 AM IST

At a recent promotional event, Mr and Mrs Mahi actress Janhvi Kapoor heaped praises on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and its star player Virat Kohli. Know more below.

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WATCH | RCB share emotional dressing room video after sad end to memorable IPL 2024 campaign

Cricket | May 23, 2024, 08:40 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru spent the majority of the first half of the IPL 2024 season at the bottom of the points table with just one win in the first eight games but made an impossible comeback to secure the last playoff berth by knocking out defending champions CSK.

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Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli reflect on IPL 2024 season after loss in Eliminator to Rajasthan Royals

Cricket | May 23, 2024, 01:18 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made an inspiring comeback after going winless for a month. They won six matches on the trot to make a last-minute dash into the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 playoffs.

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AB de Villiers highlights 'too much risk' if Virat Kohli to open in T20 World Cup 2024

Cricket | May 23, 2024, 01:15 AM IST

"I feel there's too much risk in those first couple of overs to go and ask Virat to take the game on, to hit the ball in the air. All I want him to do is to bat between overs 4 and 16-17, somewhere there," Ab de Villiers said on Virat Kohli's role in the T20 World Cup 2024.

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IPL 2024: RR stop RCB juggernaut with tense win in Eliminator, Faf du Plessis and Co knocked out

Cricket | May 23, 2024, 12:48 AM IST

Rajasthan Royals huffed and puffed their way to a nervy 4-wicket win against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the eliminator of the 2024 edition of the IPL. RCB kept coming back with regular wickets but on a good surface with dew, Royals were always in control of a 173-run chase.

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Yuzvendra Chahal scripts historic milestone with Virat Kohli's wicket in IPL 2024 Eliminator

Cricket | May 23, 2024, 01:23 AM IST

Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed in-form Virat Kohli in the IPL 2024 Eliminator clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium to achieve a big milestone in tournament history.

Virat Kohli achieved a huge landmark of 8,000 runs in the

Virat Kohli scripts history, becomes first batter in IPL to achieve 8,000 runs

Cricket | May 22, 2024, 09:03 PM IST

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli scored 33 runs in the eliminator of the 2024 edition of the IPL against the Rajasthan Royals. Kohli, who is the leading run-getter of the tournament, achieved a couple of huge feats during his 33-run knock in Ahmedabad.

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How has Virat Kohli performed in IPL eliminators as RCB take on Rajasthan Royals in a knockout?

Cricket | May 22, 2024, 06:32 PM IST

Virat Kohli, the leading run-scorer of IPL 2024, will be keen to take Royal Challengers Bengaluru further than the eliminator, which is where they finished a couple of seasons, 2020 and 2021 as his side faces the Rajasthan Royals in a knockout of the 2024 edition of the IPL in Ahmedabad on May 22.

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RR vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2024 Eliminator: Rajasthan Royals avoid late scare to eliminate Bengaluru

Cricket | May 23, 2024, 01:05 AM IST

RR vs RCB, IPL 2024 Eliminator: Ravichandran Ashwin and Avesh Khan shone with a ball to help Rajasthan Royals restrict Royals Challengers Bengaluru to 172 and then impressive knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag proved enough for Royals to record an easy chase.

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RR vs RCB Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Cricket | May 22, 2024, 07:15 AM IST

Rajasthan Royals will be disappointed that they find themselves playing in an eliminator but that's how it goes in a long season of IPL when you are not on the money in every game and they lock horns against a high-flying RCB side, who just can't get anything wrong at the moment.

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RR vs RCB, IPL 2024 Eliminator: Preview, head-to-head record and predicted playing XIs

Cricket | May 21, 2024, 04:19 PM IST

RR vs RCB IPL 2024 Eliminator: Virat Kohli scored 113* off 72 balls when both teams last played against each other earlier this season but Jos Buttler's unbeaten century helped Rajasthan Royals trump Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in Jaipur.

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Abhishek Sharma breaks Virat Kohli's historical IPL 2016 record with six-laden innings

Cricket | May 20, 2024, 01:14 AM IST

SRH vs PBKS: The in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Abhishek Sharma recorded a brilliant fifty by smashing 66 off just 28 balls against Punjab Kings in the latest IPL 2024 match and surpassed Virat Kohli's eight-year-old record for sixes.

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'To all those who laughed at us': Shreyanka quotes Kohli's speech after RCB qualify for playoffs

Cricket | May 19, 2024, 09:17 PM IST

Indian all-rounder Shreyanka Patil, who won the Women's Premier League title with RCB in March, quoted Virat Kohli's famous words after the franchise's men's team qualified from the playoffs beating Chennai Super Kings on Saturday, May 18 in Bengaluru. RCB qualified after winning six games in a row.

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Anushka Sharma gets emotional as RCB defeats CSK to qualify for Playoffs | See pics

May 19, 2024, 08:09 AM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who struggled in the first half of IPL 2024, managed to qualify for the Playoffs after the victory against Chennai Super Kings. Anushka Sharma, wife of RCB's star player Virat Kohli, got emotional after the win and pictures and videos of the actress went viral instantly.

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RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru knock out defending champions to enter playoffs

Cricket | May 19, 2024, 02:50 AM IST

RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Skipper Faf du Plessis scored a brilliant fifty and in-form Virat Kohli contributed with 47 runs to help Bengaluru post a challenging total of 218 against Chennai Super kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru go past SRH to script historic sixes record in T20 cricket

Cricket | May 18, 2024, 11:23 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a 218 total in the must-win IPL 2024 game against Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB players produced 16 sixes to take their season's sixes tally past 150 and scripted a major record in T20 cricket.

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RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 Highlights: Bengaluru qualify for playoffs with thrilling win over Chennai

Cricket | May 19, 2024, 02:16 AM IST

RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 Live Cricket Score: Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Chennai Super Kings in match 68 of the Indian Premier League with the stakes skyrocketed. Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni will be in action as fans wait in anticipation for this clash. Follow for the latest updates.

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'Pagal ho gaye ho kya': Virat on viral 'Kohli ko bowling do' chants at Wankhede vs MI - WATCH

Cricket | May 18, 2024, 04:07 PM IST

Virat Kohli in an interaction ahead of the marquee RCB vs CSK clash was asked about the encounter, the T20 World Cup, his bowling, impact player and his team's turnaround in IPL 2024. The most hilarious reaction from him came on the bowling aspect when fans asked him to bowl at Wankhede Stadium.

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RCB vs CSK: Playoffs spot, swansong(s) at stake in blockbuster more than just Kohli vs Dhoni

Cricket | May 18, 2024, 12:31 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be fighting for a playoff spot in the 2024 edition of the IPL against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It may not be a must-win for CSK as even a close loss will be enough for them to make it to the top four but RCB are on a hot streak with five successive wins.

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RCB vs CSK Dream11 prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings fantasy team

Cricket | May 17, 2024, 04:23 PM IST

RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli has scored 1006 runs in just 31 IPL innings against Chennai Super Kings and is leading the scoring chart in the IPL 2024 with 661 runs in just 13 innings so far.

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