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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Taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series, India will retain the coveted trophy even if the series is drawn level at Sydney.
World No. 1-ranked India have taken a 2-1 lead in the four-match series against Australia and retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
It took only 27 balls on the fifth day afternoon as Jasprit Bumrah (3/53) and Ishant Sharma (2/40) completed the formalities in what turned out to be India's 150th Test victory.
Chasing a stiff target of 399, Australia were all out for 261 in the post-lunch session after the first session was washed out due to intermittent showers.
Hick stressed the need to develop awareness of the game and gave the example of Kohli's first innings 204-ball 82-run knock.
India came within sniffing distance of a defining victory before a stoic resistance by Australia's tail delayed the inevitable on Saturday.
Virat Kohli has scored 2735 runs in 2018 but under his captaincy, India have failed to win either of the Test series in South Africa and England.
The stump microphones have captured some interesting conversations between the Indian and Australian players during the ongoing Test series.
From babysitting his kids to playing for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL), Paine threw open a lot of options for Pant.
Stream Live Cricket, India vs Australia, 3rd Test Match, Day 5: Watch IND vs AUS Live Match Online at Sonyliv and Telecast on Sony Six & Sony Ten3 from Melbourne Cricket Ground.
At the end of day three, India took a 346-run lead after bowling out Australia for 151 in response to their first innings total of 443/7 declared.
India finished day three with a healthy lead of 346 runs after Jasprit Bumrah's career-best 6/33 helped the visitors sink Australia for 151 in 1st innings.
Finch said that he wasn't surprised after India declared with 25 minutes remaining in the day.
Cheteshwar Pujara produced yet another classy hundred and combined with captain Virat Kohli (82) to put India in command on the second day of the third Test against Australia.
India captain Virat Kohli is now the highest-scoring Indian Test batsman on overseas soil in a calendar year.
India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Hosts Australia were 8/0 at stumps, trailing India (443/7 decl) in the first innings at the end of day two in Melbourne.
Australian bowlers had to toil hard as India finished at 215-2 with Kohli (47) and Cheteshwar Pujara (68) remaining unbeaten at Stumps.
Debutant Mayank Agarwal provided the base with a confident 76 before Kohli and Pujara steered India to a solid 215/2 on Day 1 at MCG.
Cheteshwar Pujara (68*) and Virat Kohli (47*) stitched an unbeaten 92-run stand to take India to 215/2 at stumps after debutant Mayank Agarwal's brilliant 76 on Day 1.
"While he generally captains the side well, the way he behaves at times does not do himself or his team any good," Taylor said on Kohli.
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