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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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NEWS

Virat Kohli exceptionally open to ideas: Daniel Vettori

Virat Kohli exceptionally open to ideas: Daniel Vettori

Cricket | May 06, 2019, 08:40 PM IST

India and RCB skipper Kohli failed to take the IPL franchise to the playoffs once again this time as the team finished rock-bottom in the eight-team points table.

2019 ICC World Cup

Dilip Vengsarkar feels India have got a 'fantastic chance' to lift World Cup

Cricket | May 06, 2019, 05:58 PM IST

The former skipper believes that India will make the last four in the upcoming quadrennial tournament which begins May 30 in England and Wales.

IPL 2019

IPL 2019: Former coach Ray Jennings trolls Bangalore for their poor form this season, shares video

Cricket | May 06, 2019, 05:34 PM IST

The former coach who managed RCB from the IPL's inaugural season to 2013, shared a video on social media, which trolls Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Shimron Hetmyer

IPL 2019, RCB vs SRH: Getting used to IPL was tough but learnt a lot from Kohli and de Villiers, says Hetmyer

Cricket | May 05, 2019, 11:04 AM IST

The 22-year-old Shimron Hetmyer played just five matches in this IPL edition and scored 90 runs.

RCB

IPL 2019, RCB vs SRH: Doesn't feel like a bad season because of second half, says Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 05, 2019, 09:35 AM IST

After losing the first six games, Virat Kohli's Bangalore have won five, lost two and one ended in a no-result in the remaining eight games of IPL 2019.

IPL 2019

Just told RCB players to look at mirror and ask if they were doing enough: Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 04, 2019, 09:38 PM IST

With 8 losses, four wins and one draw in the 12th edition the Indian Premier League, RCB were the first team to be knocked out of the tournament. 

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers apologise for 'up and down' performance in IPL

Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers apologise for 'up and down' performance in IPL

Cricket | May 04, 2019, 07:41 PM IST

RCB are placed at the bottom of the eight-team standings with only nine points following eight defeats and four victories.

Live IPL Score, RCB vs SRH, Match 54 Live from Bengaluru: Hetmyer, Gurkeerat look to rebuild innings

Highlights, RCB vs SRH, IPL 2019: Hetmyer, Gurkeerat power Bangalore to 4-wicket win in their last game

Cricket | May 05, 2019, 12:09 AM IST

In their last match of the campaign, Shimron Hetmyer and Gurkeerat Singh Mann smashed astonishing fifties to led the foundation of RCB's four-wicket win over SRH

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Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone win Instagrammers of the Year 2019, Sara Ali Khan bags Rising Star Award

Celebrities | May 04, 2019, 04:15 PM IST

While Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra are veterans of Instagrams, Sara Ali Khan debuted on social media a couple of months ago.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2019, RCB vs SRH: Hyderabad aim to seal playoffs spot against bottom-placed Bangalore

Cricket | May 04, 2019, 09:03 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad have a superior net-run rate compared to their closest competitors and a win against Royal Challengers Bangalore should more or less confirm their playoffs birth.

RCB

IPL 2019: RCB might have a 'structural change' next year, says coach Gary Kirsten

Cricket | May 04, 2019, 08:38 AM IST

Under Gary Kirsten's stewardship, RCB for the second time in two years have failed to make it to the IPL playoffs.  

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Watch: This video of Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma playing dumb charades on The Kapil Sharma Show is too cute!

Celebrities | May 03, 2019, 08:58 AM IST

Anushka Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor's camaraderie is too cute to miss in this old The Kapil Sharma Show video! 

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's candlelight dinner video goes viral

Virat Kohli is perfect husband to wife Anushka Sharma, makes her birthday special with a dreamy candlelight dinner

Celebrities | May 03, 2019, 01:47 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's candlelight dinner video goes viral: Virat Kohli had booked a private dinner for Anushka Sharma and they will spend the quality time alone.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni 'invaluable' to Team India and will have a massive contribution in 2019 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket | May 02, 2019, 04:38 PM IST

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that MS Dhoni has a massive role to play for India in the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales.

IPL 2019

Sachin Tendulkar believes good IPL 2019 form will benefit India in World Cup

Cricket | May 02, 2019, 01:44 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar said on Thursday that good form of Indian players in IPL 2019 will help them in the 2019 World Cup in England Wales.

Anushka Shrama and Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli celebrates Anushka Sharma's birthday in the most private manner- Watch video

Celebrities | May 01, 2019, 08:49 PM IST

Virat Kohli celebrates Anushka Sharma's birthday in the most private manner- Virat Kohli took to his social media account to share the most adorable picture with Anushka Sharma.

RCB

IPL 2019: Another season but same old Royal Challengers Bangalore

Cricket | May 01, 2019, 01:22 PM IST

After finishing last in IPL 2017 and 6th in IPL 2018, Virat Kohli's RCB is all set to finish last again in this year's Indian Premier League.

Shreyas Gopal

IPL 2019, RCB vs RR: Nervous Shreyas Gopal happy to get Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers wickets

Cricket | May 01, 2019, 11:07 AM IST

Shreyas Gopal on Tuesday became the second bowler to take a hat-trick in IPL 2019 and his three scalps were Virat Kohli, AB de Villers and Marcus Stoinis.

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Here's how husband Virat Kohli plans to make Anushka Sharma's birthday super-special!

Masala | May 01, 2019, 09:17 AM IST

On Anushka Sharma's 31st birthday, husband Virat Kohli must be having special plans in his mind.

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Latest Bollywood News May 1: Virat Kohli Anushka Sharma's secret date,Tiger Shroff posts BTS from Hook Up song

Bollywood | May 01, 2019, 11:52 PM IST

Latest Bollywood News May 1:  Tiger Shroff shares BTS from the song Hook Up with Alia Bhatt. Virat Kohli takes Anushka Sharma for a private date to the most serene place on her birthday.