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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The former Sri Lanka bowler said that there cannot be 11 Virat Kohlis in the team, who can win you matches everyday and urged people to patient with the team ahead of the World Cup.
Bedi also felt the Indian ODI team is experimenting needlessly ahead of the World Cup, to be held in England from May 30 to July 14.
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The International Cricket Council has said that the Indian cricket team was granted prior permission to wear military caps during the third ODI between India and Australia in Ranchi.
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Ashton Turner, who fired Australia to a series-levelling win with an unbeaten 84 off 43 balls, was adjudged not out early in his innings despite the snicko-meter showing a spike following a DRS call from India.
Jasprit Bumrah did the unexpected as he hit his career's first ODI six on the last ball of the Indian innings against Australia, leaving Virat Kohli and Twitter astonished and dumbfounded.
Shane Warne explained how bowlers should bowl to Virat Kohli in order to keep him quiet and get his wicket ultimately.
The hosts won the first two contest before suffering a 32-run defeat in Ranchi and another win will seal the series with one game to go.
Kohli struck another magnificent hundred (123 off 95 balls) against Australia in the third ODI but his teammates could not back him up as India lost the match by 32 runs.
Kohli smashed his 41st ODI century and 66th overall to keep India in the hunt, but eventually, Aussies made a comeback to win the third match of the series.
Chasing a challenging 314-run target, despite Virat Kohli's gritty ton, India were bowled out for 281 runs, thanks to some fine bowling by the visitors.
Usman Khawaja and Adam Zampa starred for Australia as the visitors beat India by 32 runs to stay alive in the five-match series.
Virat Kohli smashed his 41st ODI century and his 25th overall while chasing in the fifty-over format.
MS Dhoni presented the special caps to all the team members and the support staff soon after the warm-up session at his home ground - the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
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