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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Virat Kohli lauded his team for their 'collective' show and said that India deserved to win the Test match in Adelaide.
A clinical display by India saw them win the 1st Test of the series, their first in 10 years in Australia. The 31-run win helps the visitors take the a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
After bowling out India for 307, Australia were set a target of 323 but have lost four wickets in the bargain, courtesy of Ashwin and Shami's strikes. India are 6 wickets away from a win.
The 113-Test veteran also cautioned the visitors to not be complacent and seize the moment.
A group of Australian spectators were not happy with Kohli's celebration in the first innings of the hosts, so they got back at him by booing.
Ashwin will obviously play a more crucial now role because with the rough, said Bumrah.
Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul put India in a strong position after day three's play in the Adelaide Test.
Virat Kohli became the fifth Indian and 28th overall to score 1000 runs in Test cricket in Australia.
Justin Langer said that at this moment, if the Australians celebrated like Virat Kohli, they would be termed as the 'worst blokes in the world'.
Virat Kohli was seen dancing while fielding on day three of the first Test at the Adelaide Test in Adelaide.
After folding Australia for 235, India steadily built their lead through Rahul (44), Kohli (34) and Pujara (40*) to stitch up a 166-run lead on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Adelaide.
Kohli's Indian team is eying its maiden Test series victory in Australia. Having toured the country twice, Kohli is now leading the team.
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R Ashwin claimed 3 for 50 from 33 overs as Australia ended the second day at 191/7 in reply to India's first innings score of 250.
As Anushka and Virat have been giving us some major couple goals time-to-time, their social media PDA and pictures have been a treat for their fans.
Harris praised the Indian attack for keeping things tight and restricting them to 191 for seven at stumps.
India rattled the Australian batsmen with a combination of spin and pace to reduce the hosts to 191/7 on Day 2 despite Head's valiant unbeaten half-century.
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