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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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India vs Australia Test Series

Mitchell Johnson slams Virat Kohli's behaviour in Perth as 'disrespectful' and 'silly'

Cricket | Dec 19, 2018, 03:54 PM IST

Johnson was offended with Kohli for not acknowledging the standing ovation at Perth stadium after his dismissal.

India vs Australia Test Series

India vs Australia: Tim Paine is literally the best wicket-keeper in the world, says coach Justin Langer

Cricket | Dec 19, 2018, 01:52 PM IST

"Tim Paine is the toughest pretty boy I've seen, but he is incredibly impressive as a captain and a person," says Langer.

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Exclusive | Sourav Ganguly reveals the SMS that could have helped Virat Kohli and India win the Perth Test

Cricket | Dec 19, 2018, 06:18 PM IST

In an exclusive chat on IndiaTV's "Cricket Ki Baat", Ganguly said that he hasn't sent the text to Kohli yet.

India vs australia test series

Sanjay Manjrekar bats in favour of Mayank Agarwal and Murali Vijay as openers for Boxing Day Test

Cricket | Dec 19, 2018, 08:51 AM IST

The former right-handed middle-order batsman said the team should not have high expectations from Agarwal, who opens for Karnataka.

India vs australia test series

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri's roles must be assessed if India don't win remaining Tests in Australia: Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket | Dec 19, 2018, 08:30 AM IST

Gavaskar was not impressed with the selection choices made by the team management.

IPL 2018

IPL 2019: Teenager Prayas gears up to share dressing room with icon Virat Kohli

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 11:30 PM IST

The 16-year-old leg-spinner, who was Bengal's top wicket-taker in his debut season in the Vijay Hazare Trophy never thought he would be picked at such a price.

BCCI rubbishes reports of Virat Kohli sledging Tim Paine in Perth

BCCI rubbishes reports of Virat Kohli sledging Tim Paine in Perth

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 07:38 PM IST

The two captains were consistently involved in banter during the match but both insisted that no line was crossed. 

India vs Australia Test Series

We will invite Virat Kohli and Co. for a beer after the series is done and dusted, says Tim Paine

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 01:48 PM IST

The two skippers had quite a bit of banter in the middle, so much so that they almost made physical contact at one point.

Virat Kohli, Tim Paine

Virat Kohli, Tim Paine open up about their on-field confrontations in Perth Test

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 01:00 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Tim Paine didn't read too much into their on-field confrontations and said it is fine as long as the 'line' is not crossed.

India vs Australia 2nd Test

Watch: Virat Kohli's cold handshake with Tim Paine signals tempers will run high during Boxing Day Test

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 01:00 PM IST

The video show that at least on Kohli's part there is still some animosity left towards his counterpart.

India vs Australia

2nd Test: Taking Virat Kohli's wicket was special, says Nathan Lyon

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 01:00 PM IST

Nathan Lyon took eight wickets in the match including a five-wicket haul in the first innings at the Perth Stadium.

India vs Australia Test Series

Ricky Ponting feels umpires didn't need to get involved in Virat Kohli - Tim Paine verbal spat

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 12:59 PM IST

Ponting stated that whatever happened on the field was "lighthearted" and "quite funny at times."

india vs australia 2nd test perth

2nd Test: Every team wants a spinner like Nathan Lyon, says winning captain Tim Paine

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 12:58 PM IST

It was an outstanding bowling effort by Lyon who claimed a match-bag of 8-106.

India vs Australia

2nd Test: Australia played better cricket and deserved to win, says Virat Kohli

Cricket | Dec 18, 2018, 12:58 PM IST

Team India captain Virat Kohli said that Australia played relentless cricket and deserved to win in Perth on Tuesday.

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India vs Australia: Cheteshwar Pujara is the glue that holds India together, says Josh Hazlewood

Cricket | Dec 17, 2018, 06:37 PM IST

Australia were on course for a series-levelling win after reducing India to 112-5 at stumps on day four.

India vs Australia 2nd Test Perth

India vs Australia: We should have played a spinner, laments Mohammed Shami after Nathan Lyon bags seven

Cricket | Dec 17, 2018, 06:03 PM IST

It helps a lot to have a good bowler at the other end, who has the same mentality as you and is keeping things tight.

Naseeruddin Shah slams Virat Kohli

'World's worst behaved player': Naseeruddin Shah slams Virat Kohli, gets mixed reaction

Trending | Dec 19, 2018, 04:58 PM IST

Naseeruddin Shah wrote a Facebook post criticising Virat Kohli's behaviour.

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Pregnancy rumours to married life with Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma bares it all

Celebrities | Dec 17, 2018, 06:20 PM IST

Anushka Sharma will next be seen in Zero which is slated to release on December 21.

india vs australia test series

Watch: 'You can't seriously like him as a bloke' - Tim Paine takes a dig at Virat Kohli

Cricket | Dec 17, 2018, 03:02 PM IST

While standing up to the stumps, Paine said to Vijay: "I know he's your captain but you can't seriously like him as a bloke".

India vs Australia 2nd Test Perth

India vs Australia: Why KL Rahul should frame his Test cap after another duck in Perth?

Cricket | Dec 17, 2018, 01:54 PM IST

The wicket of Rahul is not a prized scalp anymore, rather it is more of a walking wicket.

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