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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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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli spend first day of New Year with Australian PM and exploring Sydney

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli spend first day of New Year with Australian PM and exploring Sydney

Celebrities | Jan 01, 2019, 07:36 PM IST

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli welcomed the New Year together in Australia and even treat their fans with lovestruck pictures.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli set to achieve rare milestone if India win Sydney Test

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli set to achieve rare milestone if India win Sydney Test

Cricket | Jan 01, 2019, 07:28 PM IST

The Sydney Test will be an important Test for the Indian skipper as the win will take him to the top of a record list.

Australian Prime Minister hosts Virat Kohli, Tim Paine at official residence on New Year's Day

Australian Prime Minister hosts Virat Kohli, Tim Paine at official residence on New Year's Day

Cricket | Jan 01, 2019, 04:36 PM IST

On the day of the New Year, both the teams visited the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's residence to meet him.

Virat Kohli and Co. celebrate New Year in style, wish fans from Down Under

Virat Kohli and Co celebrate New Year in style, wish fans from Down Under

Cricket | Jan 01, 2019, 11:34 AM IST

The Indian players, led by their inspirational captain Virat Kohli, conveyed their New Year wishes to fans from Australia.

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Anushka Sharma rings in New Year in Sydney with husband Virat Kohli. Check out their romantic pictures

Celebrities | Jan 01, 2019, 02:02 PM IST

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are forever couple goals! On Tuesday, the actress shared a picture on her social media.

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Year Ender 2018: Top 10 cricket records that got shattered in a golden year for the game

Cricket | Dec 31, 2018, 05:26 PM IST

As we say, 'Records are meant to be broken', here are some astonishing records that were broken in 2018.

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Year Ender 2018 | 'Sandpaper-gate' to 'Leave India': Cricket controversies that rocked the sport we all love

Cricket | Dec 31, 2018, 04:58 PM IST

Controversies are part of the game but this year they rose on another level.

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ICC Players Rankings: 'King' Kohli, Kagiso Rabada end 2018 on top of the world

Cricket | Dec 31, 2018, 04:12 PM IST

Kohli overtook Steven Smith in August and has now held the top position for 135 days.

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India vs Australia: Although happy, we are not at all surprised by the MCG win, stresses Virat Kohli

Cricket | Dec 31, 2018, 02:20 PM IST

"We knew we had enough time, we always knew we could do this," said Kohli on Sunday.

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India vs Australia: Without Kohli and Pujara, Indian batting would be the same as ours, says Tim Paine

Cricket | Dec 31, 2018, 02:08 PM IST

The Australia skipper was candid enough to acknowledge the top-class show by the Indian bowling attack.

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India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara are the difference between the two sides, feels Justin Langer

Cricket | Dec 31, 2018, 04:02 PM IST

Langer blamed the first innings batting flop-show -- 151 all out -- for Australia's defeat in the third Test at the MCG.

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Anushka Sharma off to Sydney with hubby Virat Kohli to celebrate New Year. See pic

Celebrities | Dec 31, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

Anushka Sharma has joined husband Virat Kohli in Australia to celebrate New Year with him. The Indian skipper and his team are stationed in Oz for their next match scheduled for January 3rd.

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India are the real deal now and they deserve to win, says former Australia captain Allan Border

Cricket | Dec 30, 2018, 10:42 PM IST

Border heaped praise on India's pace unit, saying: "It's as a good an Indian bowling attack as I've ever seen."

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Exclusive | Ashwin and Jadeja must be in Usman Khawaja's nightmares: Sourav Ganguly

Cricket | Dec 30, 2018, 09:34 PM IST

Ganguly said that the successive batting failures must be a worry for Tim Paine and Australia.

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India vs Australia: Under-fire Kerry O'Keeffe pens open apology letter to Indian fans and players

Cricket | Dec 30, 2018, 08:27 PM IST

O'Keeffe's comments also didn't go down well with India coach Ravi Shashtri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and skipper Virat Kohli.

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Year Ender 2018, Indian Sportspersons: Hima Das and Bumrah shine while elders Kohli and Mary Kom continue to rule

Other Sports | Dec 30, 2018, 05:12 PM IST

With the year coming to an illustrious end, here are the top sportspersons of 2018.

Jasprit Bumrah is the best fast bowler in the world, says Virat Kohli

Jasprit Bumrah is the best fast bowler in the world, says Virat Kohli

Cricket | Dec 30, 2018, 02:53 PM IST

Courtesy Bumrah's match haul of 9 for 86, India beat Australia by 137 runs in the third Test to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series. 

Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman delighted with India's historic Boxing Day Test victory

Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman delighted with India's historic Boxing Day Test victory

Cricket | Dec 30, 2018, 12:43 PM IST

India beat Australia by 137 runs at the iconic MCG to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and Co. sends records tumbling with Boxing Day Test win

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and Co. sends records tumbling with Boxing Day Test win

Cricket | Dec 30, 2018, 12:10 PM IST

With the 137-run victory in the third Test, the Indian players set a lot of records. Take a look here.  

Virat Kohli equals Sourav Ganguly's record of most away Test wins as India captain

Virat Kohli equals Sourav Ganguly's record of most away Test wins as India captain

Cricket | Dec 30, 2018, 11:34 AM IST

Virat Kohli achieved the feat in just 24 Tests as compared to Sourav Ganguly, who recorded 11 away wins in 28 Test matches as captain.

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