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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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Kohli on another level, but if given an option I would love to watch Rohit bat: Kaif

Cricket | May 10, 2020, 05:36 PM IST

On the current India team's fielding, Kaif opined while the Virat Kohli-led side still does not have a complete fielder who has all bases covered, it is a much-improved unit with Ravindra Jadeja right up there.

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Kohli changes Twitter DP to Maharashtra Police logo to laud their efforts amid Covid-19 lockdown

Cricket | May 10, 2020, 05:16 PM IST

Not just Kohli, earlier this day many notable personalities changed their Twitter DP to the logo notably Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, veteran Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan, among many others.

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'You are amazing and irreplacable': Kohli, Tendulkar lead wishes on Mother's Day

Cricket | May 10, 2020, 11:24 AM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli, as well as batting great Sachin Tendulkar led heartwarming wishes from cricket fraternity on Mother's Day.

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It was tough earlier but now I'm keeping positive: Virat Kohli 'looking forward' to return to action

Cricket | May 10, 2020, 08:52 AM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli said that he is keeping himself positive and happy as he prepares for a return to action.

Throwback to soft winds: Virat Kohli posts heartwarming photo with wife Anushka Sharma

Throwback to soft winds: Virat Kohli posts heartwarming photo with wife Anushka Sharma

Cricket | May 09, 2020, 09:01 PM IST

Kohli, who is spending the lockdown period with Anushka, shared a throwback photo from a vacation.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma donate Rs 5 lakh each for Mumbai police welfare

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma donate Rs 5 lakh each for Mumbai police welfare

Cricket | May 09, 2020, 08:09 PM IST

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh on Saturday shared the information on his Twitter account that Kohli and Anushka have contributed Rs 5 lakh each for Mumbai police welfare.

ECB brings back memories of Rashid foxing Kohli and Rahul with dream deliveries during 2018 tour

ECB brings back memories of Rashid foxing Kohli and Rahul with dream deliveries during 2018 tour

Cricket | May 09, 2020, 04:53 PM IST

England Cricket's Twitter posted two videos of Rashid dismissing Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in extraordinary fashion during 2018 tour.

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'Apart of 2011 WC final, my favourite match is..': Kohli reveals the match he will always remember

Cricket | May 09, 2020, 12:40 PM IST

While the 2011 World Cup final will be the game he would cherish forever, Virat Kohli mentioned another 'favourite' match from his career.

Magical moments will be difficult to come by: Virat Kohli opines on cricket behind closed doors

Magical moments will be difficult to come by: Virat Kohli opines on cricket behind closed doors

Cricket | May 08, 2020, 02:27 PM IST

Kohli said that cricket will be played with good intensity, even in closed doors but the feeling of the crowd will be missed.

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'Virat shouldn't have bowled that over': Morkel revisits 28-run mayhem against Kohli in IPL 2012

Cricket | May 08, 2020, 10:20 AM IST

Albie Morkel aided CSK to an unlikely victory over RCB after he hammered Virat Kohli for 28 runs in the 19th over of the innings.

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Virat Kohli pays condolences to families affected in Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy

Cricket | May 07, 2020, 02:20 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli offered his condolences to families who lost their loved ones in the Visakhapatnam gas leak incident.

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'It was frustrating Virat so much': Warner looks back on partnership with Bairstow against RCB

Cricket | May 07, 2020, 02:03 PM IST

David Warner recalled the game against RCB where his partnership with Jonny Bairstow frustrated Virat Kohli.

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'We hesitate to talk about it': MS Dhoni stresses on importance of mental conditioning coaches

Cricket | May 07, 2020, 11:55 AM IST

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni stressed on the importance of a constant role of mental conditioning coaches in India's sporting setup.

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Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni find spot in David Warner's all-time IPL XI; no place for Yuvraj, Malinga

Cricket | May 06, 2020, 10:10 PM IST

Warner left out the likes of Yuvraj Singh, his former Australia teammate Shane Watson and Mumbai Indians duo Kieron Pollard and Lasith Malinga from the squad.

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I know I will be in a good position to start from where we left: Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 06, 2020, 05:47 PM IST

Despite about two months of no action and an uncertain future ahead, Indian skipper Virat Kohli reckons that he will the team will pick it up from where they had left and hence mark a good return to the game. 

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Virat Kohli's passion and drive to score runs is different to what Steve Smith's would be: Warner

Cricket | May 06, 2020, 03:22 PM IST

India skipper Kohli and top Australian batsman Smith are arguably the top two cricketers of the current era. They achieve new milestones consistently, invoking debates, who is better between them.

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith approach the game differently: Ajinkya Rahane

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith approach the game differently: Ajinkya Rahane

Cricket | May 06, 2020, 02:18 PM IST

Rahane explained that both Smith and Kohli -- currently ranked No.1 and No.2 respectively in the ICC Test rankings -- are excellent batsmen but their approach to the game is very different.

David Warner points out similarities between him and Virat Kohli

David Warner points out similarities between him and Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 06, 2020, 12:57 PM IST

David Warner feels both he and Kohli are very passionate and always try to do better in the game.

If you think Virat Kohli is good to watch, have a look at Babar Azam: Tom Moody

If you think Virat Kohli is good to watch, have a look at Babar Azam: Tom Moody

Cricket | May 06, 2020, 12:22 PM IST

Tom Moody feels Babar Azam is a special talent and compared him with Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

Anushka Sharma mourns death of pet dog Bruno, shares adorable photo

Anushka Sharma mourns death of pet dog Bruno, shares adorable photo

Celebrities | May 06, 2020, 11:15 AM IST

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli lost their pet dog, Bruno, on Wednesday. The duo took to social media to announce the death and shared adorable photos with him.

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