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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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Virat Kohli shares picture with MS Dhoni, remembers epic run-chase against Australia in WT20 2016

Cricket | Sep 12, 2019, 10:58 AM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli posted a picture from the 2016 WT20 game against Australia with wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni, remembering the epic run-chase.

DDCA set to rename Kotla stadium after Arun Jaitley; unveil Virat Kohli stand in mega event

DDCA set to rename Kotla stadium after Arun Jaitley; unveil Virat Kohli stand in mega event

Cricket | Sep 11, 2019, 11:15 PM IST

The unveiling ceremony, to be held at the Weightlifting Hall of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, will also see the Kotla stadium being renamed after former Finance Minister, late Arun Jaitley.

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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli's latest beach selfie will leave you swooning. Notice the pout

Bollywood | Sep 11, 2019, 02:15 PM IST

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's latest beach selfie has sent the internet into a frenzy. The couple can be seen together along a beach -- with Virat nestled in Anushka's arms.

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The Zoya Factor has even Virat Kohli promoting it. TikTok waala Virat Kohli, we clarify

Trending | Sep 10, 2019, 05:01 PM IST

In the latest outburst of creativity, a video shows a Virat Kohli-lookalike kissing a pendant with Zoya aka Sonam's picture on it, wishing for good luck, before going out to bat.

Difference of opinion cannot be seen as conflict: Shastri on alleged Kohli-Rohit rift

Difference of opinion cannot be seen as conflict: Shastri on alleged Kohli-Rohit rift

Cricket | Sep 10, 2019, 04:32 PM IST

Shastri argued that Rohit would not have scored five hundreds in the World Cup if there were serious differences between him and Kohli.

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Team India to attend unveiling of Virat Kohli stand in Delhi

Cricket | Sep 09, 2019, 03:46 PM IST

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) will unveil a stand after Indian captain Virat Kohli on September 12 and the members of the senior team will attend the event.

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Used to tell people I wanted to be like Sachin Tendulkar: Virat Kohli opens up on his idol

Cricket | Sep 07, 2019, 08:41 PM IST

In an interview with Graham Bensinger, Virat Kohli opened up on his idol and Indian great Sachin Tendulkar, with whom he lifted the 2011 World Cup.

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Before 2012, opponents didn't fear or respect me: Virat Kohli

Cricket | Sep 07, 2019, 07:21 PM IST

Virat Kohli opened up on his incredible rise as batsman and captain of the Indian team, and talked about the change in the side after the tour to Australia in 2012.

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Bizarre viral video shows Virat Kohli playing for Pakistan in 2025, internet in splits

Cricket | Sep 07, 2019, 03:49 PM IST

In a bizarre video which went viral earlier this week, Virat Kohli is shown playing for Pakistan in 2025. It left the people in splits, with many trolling the makers of the video.

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Virat Kohli leads Indian cricket fraternity in praise of ISRO: 'The nation is proud of you'

Cricket | Sep 07, 2019, 01:36 PM IST

In a last stage snag, communications between India's moon lander Vikram and the orbiter was snapped as the former was only 2.1 km away from its designated landing spot.

Steve Smith best in Tests, Virat Kohli on top across formats: Shane Warne

Steve Smith best in Tests, Virat Kohli on top across formats: Shane Warne

Cricket | Sep 06, 2019, 11:11 AM IST

Shane Warne said that if he had to pick one for Tests, Steve Smith would have a slight advantage over his otherwise favourite Virat Kohli. 

Virat Kohli gets trolled over shirtless photo

Virat Kohli trolled over shirtless photo, netizens compare him to Anushka Sharma’s Sui Dhaaga meme

Sep 07, 2019, 07:57 PM IST

India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday posted a shirtless picture of himself on social media, but netizens saw it as an opportunity to poke fun and compared him to Anushka Sharma’s Sui Dhaaga meme.

Virat Kohli recalls how he proposed wife Anushka Sharma for marriage

Virat Kohli recalls how he proposed wife Anushka Sharma for marriage, says ‘she executed the wedding’

Celebrities | Sep 06, 2019, 09:34 AM IST

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma dated for many years before getting hitched in Italy on 11 December 2017.

Ashes 2019: 'Consistent' Smith surpasses Virat Kohli in Test centuries tally

Ashes 2019: 'Consistent' Smith surpasses Virat Kohli with 26th Test hundred

Cricket | Sep 05, 2019, 06:49 PM IST

With another show of resilience and class, Steve Smith surpassed Virat Kohli's tally of Test centuries.

Virat Kohli faces wrath of netizens on latest Instagram post

Virat Kohli faces wrath of netizens on latest Instagram post

Cricket | Sep 05, 2019, 05:16 PM IST

Virat Kohli latest post on Instagram has seen fans trolling the India captain. The caption of the picture reads: "As long as we look within, we won't need to seek anything outside."

KL Rahul's poor form prompts Sourav Ganguly to suggest another opener for Test matches

KL Rahul's poor form prompts Sourav Ganguly to suggest another opener for Test matches

Cricket | Sep 05, 2019, 03:48 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly felt that fixing the problem with the opening slot is the need of the hour for India in longest format of the game.

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Steve Smith's return from wilderness leaves Virat Kohli on the trail again

Cricket | Sep 04, 2019, 01:34 PM IST

Steve Smith took just two Test matches to move past Virat Kohli at the top of the ICC Test rankings for batsmen after returning from his one-year ball-tampering ban.

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Tables turned! 7-year-old offers Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma his autograph. Watch video

Cricket | Sep 04, 2019, 03:47 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma met a young Indian fan in Jamaica and a video of their interaction has gone viral on social media.

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ICC Test Rankings: Steve Smith dethrones Virat Kohli to reclaim No.1 spot

Cricket | Sep 03, 2019, 02:53 PM IST

Australian batsman Steve Smith has reclaimed the no.1 spot in the latest Test rankings, while Team India's skipper Virat Kohli has dropped to the second position.

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Jasprit Bumrah is the most complete bowler in world cricket: Virat Kohli

Cricket | Sep 03, 2019, 12:34 PM IST

Bumrah produced an exceptional performance during the second Test against West Indies, and Indian skipper Virat Kohli was all praise for the Indian speedster.

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