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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Indian captain Virat Kohli heaped praise on the pacers after the hosts cruised to an innings victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Indore.
Virat Kohli has also equalled Allan Border's record of 32 Test wins as captain.
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Agarwal said that his skipper wanted him to continue and get a triple hundred but he got out going for a ninth maximum.
Mayank Agarwal reached his double hundred in style, and as he signalled captain Virat Kohli with a 'victory' sign, the skipper raised three fingers, seemingly telling him to go for a triple century.
Virat Kohli was out LBW to Abu Jayed on the second ball he faced in the first Test at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
On Day 1 of the opening Test, when the fans started chanting Kohli's name, he immediately responded and ask them to cheer for Mohammed Shami instead of him.
With ample time at their disposal, India ended the day at 86 for 1 in 26 overs, losing Rohit Sharma's (6) wicket to Abu Jayed.
Indian pace battery bundled Bangladesh for 150 as Mohammed Shami picked 3 wickets for the hosts.
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Besides Bumrah, the likes of Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma have also excelled with Umesh Yadav rediscovering himself and joining the party in their previous home series against South Africa.
The rubber opens here but the buzz and the talk has been consistently centered on the second game in Kolkata, which will be played under lights -- a historic first for both the teams.
Run Machine Kohli, who recently smashed a record 7th double ton against South Africa, is all set to breach more milestones against Bangla Tigers.
Kohli also said Bangladesh cannot be underestimated and that the focus, for now, is the first Test and not the pink ball rubber.
India captain Virat Kohli lauded Glenn Maxwell for speaking out on his mental health issues and recalled the 2014 tour of England, where he went through a hard time.
India so far have won all the five games they have played in the World Test Championship and have 240 points, which is 180 more than second-placed New Zealand.
On Tuesday, Kohli was spotted knocking the ball in nets and the sound of the middle of his bat was so pleasing for every cricket fan's ears.
The video and photo of the shoot, which went viral, showed Kohli wearing a checked shirt and jeans and having fun with the children.
The Indian team did not train under the lights and the throwdowns with the SG pink ball was part of the traditional red-ball practice session.
Michael Hussey believes that Babar Azam can be spoken of in the same sentence as that which has stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson if he improves his Test record.
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