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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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Watch | Virat Kohli nails Hardik Pandya's fly push-ups with added clap

Watch | Virat Kohli nails Hardik Pandya's fly push-ups with added clap

Cricket | Jul 02, 2020, 06:07 PM IST

Virat Kohli posted a video on Instagram nailing the push-ups and he also added a clap to it.

Aakash Chopra put Sourav Ganguly XI against Virat Kohli XI

Ganguly XI vs Kohli XI: Aakash Chopra picks winner between the two

Cricket | Jul 02, 2020, 12:52 PM IST

Aakash Chopra put Sourav Ganguly XI against Virat Kohli XI in the longest format of the game.

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Anushka Sharma spent just 21 days with husband Virat Kohli during first six months of marriage

Celebrities | Jul 02, 2020, 11:59 AM IST

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma got hitched to cricketer Virat Kohli in 2017 and the duo has been stealing moments with each other since then. During a recent interview, Anushka revealed that the duo spent just 21 days together during the first six months of their marriage.

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Expecting big things from Virat Kohli in the next three to five years: AB de Villiers

Cricket | Jul 01, 2020, 11:25 PM IST

De Villiers also talked about the camaraderie they share on the field that has resulted in some impressive batting partnerships for IPL franchise RCB two of which are record-breaking stands. 

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I’ve pretty much made Kohli there: Buttler after picking top 3 attributes from any sportsperson

Cricket | Jul 01, 2020, 09:57 PM IST

Buttler is presently part of the intra-squad warm-up game at the Ageas Bowl as England look to narrow on their squad for the impending three-match series against West Indies that begins from July 8 onwards. 

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AB de Villiers picks MS Dhoni over Virat Kohli as captain of his star-studded IPL XI

Cricket | Jul 01, 2020, 06:37 PM IST

De Villiers also kept Kane Williamson and Steve Smith as options for No.4 but had to in the end pick himself because of the conditions of picking the team.

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul engage in hilarious banter over coffee cup

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul engage in hilarious banter over coffee cup

Cricket | Jul 01, 2020, 02:09 PM IST

Indian cricketers have been keeping themselves busy by engaging with fans on social media and this particular exchange between Kohli and Rahul left everyone in splits.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma salute doctors and health care workers on National Doctors' Day

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma salute doctors and health care workers on National Doctors' Day

Cricket | Jul 01, 2020, 01:58 PM IST

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri also took to Twitter to share a strong message for all the healthcare workers on the frontline of COVID-19 pandemic.

Kudos to Virat Kohli for still having MS Dhoni in team: Michael Hussey

Kudos to Virat Kohli for still having MS Dhoni in team: Michael Hussey

Cricket | Jul 01, 2020, 10:22 AM IST

The 45-year-old also feels the return of  Steve Smith and David Warner will make life difficult for the Indians in the upcoming series.

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Rohit is a readymade choice available if India feel they need a change in guard: Aakash Chopra

Cricket | Jun 30, 2020, 04:47 PM IST

Aakash feels that India are likely to persist with Virat Kohli as their captain in the coming years, but the decision might change if India fail to win any of the next two ICC tournaments.

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'To be best ODI player of all-time is one thing, but..': Finch hails Kohli's batting, captaincy

Cricket | Jun 30, 2020, 02:49 PM IST

Aaron Finch showered huge praise on Indian captain Virat Kohli, saying that he remains in awe of his alarming consistency.

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'A very important milestone on our journey as Test side': Virat Kohli remembers 2014 Adelaide Test

Cricket | Jun 30, 2020, 01:39 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli remembered the 2014 Test between India and Australia in Adelaide, where he scored twin centuries.

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Parthiv Patel points out major differences in Virat Kohli's captaincy for India and RCB

Cricket | Jun 28, 2020, 02:05 PM IST

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel pointed out the differences in Virat Kohli's captaincy approach for Team India and RCB.

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'Virat Kohli is the hardest-working cricketer I've seen': India's batting coach hails captain

Cricket | Jun 28, 2020, 09:21 AM IST

India batting coach Vikram Rathour hailed Virat Kohli's commitment and lauded his ability to adapt with all the formats of the game.

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Yuzvendra Chahal with the bat vs Virat Kohli with the ball: Leg-spinner picks winner

Cricket | Jun 27, 2020, 07:36 PM IST

Star Sports asked a quirky question to their followers on social media that who would come out on top if Kohli had the ball in hand and Chahal was batting.

Should have great hunger to be no. 1: Hardik Pandya reveals Virat Kohli's advice to him

Should have great hunger to be no. 1: Hardik Pandya reveals Virat Kohli's advice to him

Cricket | Jun 27, 2020, 10:28 AM IST

Hardik Pandya further emphasized on how players like Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni don't like being at no.2.

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Ex-IPL COO reveals how CSK picked MS Dhoni and Delhi passed on Virat Kohli in 2008 auction

Cricket | Jun 25, 2020, 10:46 PM IST

Over the course of the next 12 years, Dhoni remained with Chennai Super Kings and even guided them to three IPL trophies among them one of the most successful T20 franchises in the history of the sport

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Mohammad Nabi picks Steve Smith as No.1 batsman ahead of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Joe Root

Cricket | Jun 25, 2020, 09:23 PM IST

Nabi also selected his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Kane Williamson as his favourite teammate from the franchise. 

Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya

Haath board par aur aankh...: Kohli pokes fun at Hardik as all-rounder plays carrom with brother

Cricket | Jun 24, 2020, 08:13 PM IST

Stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has brought the world to a standstill, Hardik has been posting about his fun activities on social media platforms.

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Bhai-Behen on fire: Virat Kohli applauds Anushka Sharma for Bulbbul

Cricket | Jun 24, 2020, 06:27 PM IST

The movie has been directed by lyricist-writer Anvita Dutt and produced by the "Bhai Behen" pair of Anushka and Karnesh Sharma, while featuring Tripti Dimri in the leading role.