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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Rahul, who led the side in the fifth T20, said he didn't have to do much despite missing senior figures.
Indian pacers led by Jasprit Bumrah fired in unison to help India script an unprecedented 5-0 series whitewash with a seven-run victory against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I here on Sunday.
After the sensational series win, Virat Kohli was full of praise for New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, saying that New Zealand cricket is in the best hands
Virat Kohli-led Indian team on Sunday whitewashed New Zealand with a seven-run win in the fifth and final T20I game of the series at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Rahul on Sunday scored 45 off 33, laced with four boundaries and two sixes to give India promising start against the Black Caps after the early dismissal of Sanju Samson.
Rohit slammed 60 runs off 41 balls before getting retired hurt in the last T20I against New Zealand. It was Rohit's 25th 50+ score in T20I cricket as the Indian opener overtook Kohli who has done it 24 times.
Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell said Virat Kohli's inspiring captaincy and winning mentality has made India a tough team to beat.
In the all-rounder's rankings, R Ashwin improved a place to capture the fourth position with 308 points while Ravindra Jadeja retained his No.3 spot.
Kohli revealed that India wanted to go with Sanju Samson and KL Rahul for the Super Over, but the latter convinced the skipper himself to appear given his experience. The pair chased down the required 14 with a ball to spare.
For the second time in three days and the fourth time in seven months, New Zealand choked in the Super Over again.
Yes, it was a team effort from India, but the wicket should be attributed to the skipper given his presence of mind.
Indian captain Virat Kohli led the side to its first-ever T20I series victory in New Zealand on Wednesday.
India's domination against New Zealand on their own backyard can't be called lucky or very surprising but it's a result that was unforeseen.
India beat New Zealand in a Super Over after Rohit Sharma hit 2 massive sixes to finish the game off in Hamilton.
Indian captain Virat Kohli has now climbed to third position in the list of most runs scored by a captain in the shortest format of the game.
Team India registered a thrilling victory in the third T20I via a Super Over to clinch the five-match series in Hamilton. It was another Super Over heartbreak for the Kiwis as Kane Williamson's splendid 95-run knock couldn't steer the side to victory in the game.
Chahal, Rahul and Kohli are currently in New Zealand gearing up for the third T20I against the Blackcaps to be played on Wednesday.
With 2-0 lead in the contest, India now look to wrap up the series when the third T20I kicks off at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Ahead of the third T20I against New Zealand, Indian skipper spent time in the gym and post a video of his motivational work-out session.
Rahul was unbeaten on 57 off 50 balls and his 86-run stand with Shreyas Iyer after the early dismissals of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma took the match away from New Zealand
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