Saturday, December 28, 2024
Advertisement
  1. You Are At:
  2. News
  3. Profile

Virat Kohli 260x260 image

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.

Read More

NEWS

Anushka Sharma spots 'dinosaur' at home, shares hilarious video of husband Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma spots 'dinosaur' at home, shares hilarious video of husband Virat Kohli

Celebrities | May 20, 2020, 01:47 PM IST

The Paatal Lok producer spotted a 'dinosaur' at her home and shared a video of the same on social media making everyone go ROFL-ing all the way. The dinosaur is none other than Anushka Sharma's husband and Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli

Earn it, don't demand it: Virat Kohli shares workout video amid lockdown

Cricket | May 19, 2020, 10:13 PM IST

Kohli shared another workout video on his social media account where he is seen lifting weights. 

File image of Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri faces racial abuse during Instagram Live chat with Virat Kohli, fans defend footballer

Football | May 19, 2020, 08:48 PM IST

This is not the first time that Chhetri has been subjected to such comments. In fact, in an interview, he had spoken about the same saying, "The people who are doing it, and who understand the difference, are just ignorant. It's just not right. You shouldn't do it."

Indian skipper Virat Kohli

Can proudly say cricket now has its own fitness idol: Tamim Iqbal to Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 19, 2020, 03:31 PM IST

Tamim said that there was a time when cricketers used to look up to athletes of different sport to find inspiration for maintaining fitness, but he now is proud to say that cricket fraternity now has its own idol.

virat kohli, virat kohli india, virat kohli team india, d raghavendra, virat kohli raghu, tamim iqba

'We improved in playing fast bowlers because..': Kohli credits this person for change in approach

Cricket | May 19, 2020, 01:05 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli talked about the improvement in Indian batsmen in tackling the fast bowling over the past few years.

Virat Kohli reveals what makes him more motivated while chasing

Virat Kohli reveals what makes him more motivated while chasing

Cricket | May 19, 2020, 10:13 AM IST

In a Facebook live conversation with Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal, Kohli opened up on his mindset while chasing the targets.

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli

We are different from each other: Babar Azam reacts to comparisons with Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 18, 2020, 09:12 PM IST

With consistent performances across three formats, the 25-year-old Azam has been steadily rising up the ranks in recent years, while the Indian captain Kohli has already established himself as one of the greats of the game.

Virat Kohli in action during W]orld Cup 2019 game against

Stokes recalls Kohli's 'small boundaries' remark after England World Cup game in his book 'On Fire'

Cricket | May 18, 2020, 04:49 PM IST

Stokes found India's approach a bit surprising given that they had wickets in hand. He also spoke about how this might no longer be the smart way of approaching the game as the required run-rate starts piling up and it starts impacting those that come in at the fall of a wicket.

Two kids talking about growing up in 90s: Sunil Chhetri on chat with Virat Kohli

Two kids talking about growing up in 90s: Sunil Chhetri on chat with Virat Kohli

Football | May 18, 2020, 04:13 PM IST

When Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli caught up with national football skipper Sunil Chhetri, the 90s' kid in them took centre stage.

Virat Kohli with Yuzvendra Chahal

Maan ja bhai: Virat Kohli brutally trolls Yuzvendra Chahal for interrupting his live session again

Cricket | May 18, 2020, 03:58 PM IST

Kohli was in conversation with Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri when Chahal, as usual, gatecrashed the live session. 

virat kohli, anushka sharma, virat kohli biopic, virat kohli acting, virat kohli india, sunil chhetr

'With Anushka, I'll definitely do my own biopic': Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 18, 2020, 03:02 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli has said that he would want to act in his own biopic if his wife Anushka Sharma also stars in it.

Virat Kohli unquestionably best at the moment: Ian Chappell

Virat Kohli unquestionably best at the moment: Ian Chappell

Cricket | May 18, 2020, 02:39 PM IST

Chappell's comments come after former England batsman Kevin Pietersen said that Australia's batting mainstay Smith was nowhere close to Kohli.

It's my responsibility to be at my best, not a favour to anyone: Virat Kohli

It's my responsibility to be at my best, not a favour to anyone: Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 18, 2020, 01:56 PM IST

Virat Kohli also said that he can not sleep if he does not give his 100 per cent on the field. 

Cristiano Ronaldo's mental strength inspires me every time: Virat Kohli hails Juventus forward

Cristiano Ronaldo's mental strength inspires me every time: Virat Kohli hails Juventus forward

Football | May 18, 2020, 09:22 AM IST

Virat Kohli also recalled the Cristiano Ronaldo's epic hat-trick in the 2018/19 Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

Anushka Sharma calls Virat Kohli 'jootha' in live session with Sunil Chhetri, reason will leave you

Anushka Sharma calls Virat Kohli 'jootha,' reason will leave you in splits. Watch video

Celebrities | May 18, 2020, 12:03 AM IST

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri during a live session with Virat Kohli talks about an incident when the cricketer fell asleep on the sets of Anushka Sharma’s shoots in London. Don't miss their fun banter on Instagram!

Sachin Tendulkar with Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli picks Sachin Tendulkar's 'Desert Storm' as an innings he wishes he played

Cricket | May 17, 2020, 09:40 PM IST

Kohli, who is often referred to as Tendulkar's second coming in Indian cricket, spoke about the 'Master Blaster's' iconic knock against Australia in Sharjah in 1998.

File image of Virat Kohli

Meri gaadi usi se chalti hai: Virat Kohli reveals why he ignored Shane Warne’s advice on sledging

Cricket | May 17, 2020, 09:35 PM IST

They faced each other in three IPL seasons with Warne even getting the better of him in 2009. Overall, in the 28 deliveries Kohli faced against the legend, he managed only 16 runs with 15 dot balls and a solitary boundary.

Virat Kohli with Shanker Basu

Kohli credits ex-Team India trainer Shanker Basu as 'biggest factor' in his fitness transformation

Cricket | May 17, 2020, 08:42 PM IST

Chhetri was full of praise for his fitness regime while recalling their first meeting following a charity football game. It was then that Kohli talked about Basu and the changes he brought in, in his workout routines and diet as well, the results of which were quick. 

younis khan, virat kohli, babar azam, india vs pakistan, virat kohli vs babar azam

'Unfair' to compare Virat Kohli and Babar Azam right now, believes Younis Khan

Cricket | May 17, 2020, 05:28 PM IST

Former Pakistan batsman Younis Khan believes that it would be 'unfair' to compare Virat Kohli and Babar Azam at present.

virat kohli, virat kohli india, virat kohli instagram, virat kohli social media, coronavirus, corona

'We move only one way - Ahead': Virat Kohli posts motivational message amid COVID-19 crisis

Cricket | May 17, 2020, 04:28 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli took to Instagram to post a motivational message amid the coronavirus crisis.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement