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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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Virat Kohli presents souvenir to Chris Broad after he completes triple century as match referee

Cricket | Oct 27, 2018, 05:01 PM IST

Broad will complete his century of Tests in the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Wellington in March 2019.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma approved MS Dhoni's T20I snub: BCCI official

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma approved MS Dhoni's T20I snub: BCCI official

Cricket | Oct 27, 2018, 05:00 PM IST

A senior BCCI official has said that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were consulted before the selectors removed MS Dhoni from India's T20 squad.

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Dropped: Is this the end of the road for MS Dhoni the T20 maverick?

Cricket | Oct 27, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

There is no doubt that his place in next year's ICC World Cup is safe but as far as the World T20 in 2020 is concerned, it might be too far-fetched a dream for Dhoni now.

India vs Australia

Rohit Sharma, Prithvi Shaw included in India squad for Australia Tests; MS Dhoni dropped

Cricket | Oct 27, 2018, 09:41 AM IST

Having been rested for the Windies T20Is, Kohli returns for the four-match Test series against Australia later this year with selection committee naming an 18-member team.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni

Virat Kohli rested, MS Dhoni dropped; Rohit Sharma to lead India for West Indies T20Is

Cricket | Oct 27, 2018, 09:40 AM IST

India captain Virat Kohli was rested for the three-match T20I series against West Indies and Rohit Sharma will lead the men-in-blues in his absence.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI

India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: Stung India hope to extend lead against rejuvenated Windies

Cricket | Oct 26, 2018, 09:04 PM IST

The gritty visitors made a statement of sorts in Vizag, by denying the hosts a victory while the absence of Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah saw the Indian bowling being clobbered for 320 plus runs in both games.

I'm at a loss of words to describe Virat Kohli: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV

Exclusive | I'm at a loss of words to describe Virat Kohli: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV

Cricket | Dec 14, 2018, 02:17 PM IST

Kohli notched up his 37th ODI hundred as he fired 157 off 129 balls to help India post a competitive 321/6 against West Indies in the second ODI of the five-match series in Vizag.

India vs West Indies 2018

Exclusive | It's important for MS Dhoni to get his confidence back: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV

Cricket | Dec 14, 2018, 06:29 PM IST

In an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, Ganguly feels Dhoni needs to start scoring runs and the 2nd ODI at Vishakapatnam can be a turning point for the former captain.

Virat Kohli

Exclusive | Virat Kohli is a diamond, anything is possible for him: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV

Cricket | Dec 14, 2018, 02:17 PM IST

Comparing Kohli with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, Ganguly claimed that the current showstopper acts as an inspiration to his teammates.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Exclusive | Rohit Sharma is no less than Virat Kohli: Sourav Ganguly to IndiaTV

Cricket | Dec 14, 2018, 02:19 PM IST

Watching India's easy win over the underdogs, Ganguly predicted that it won't be difficult for the men-in-blue to seal the five-match series too.

Indian cricket team

Team India practices indoors due to wet outfield in Cape Town; See pics

Cricket | Dec 21, 2021, 05:23 PM IST

Indian Cricket Team shared some of the pictures from the practice session ahead of the first Test, be held in Cape Town from January 5 to 9.

Saurav Ganguly - MS Dhoni

Unsure of Dhoni's future, Ganguly backs Kohli as skipper in limited over cricket

Cricket | Dec 19, 2018, 06:13 PM IST

New Delhi: Expressing concerns over the Indian cricket team leading into the 2019 World Cup, former skipper Saurav Ganguly said that he does not think that the current limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has

geoff boycott assesses india sri lanka players

Geoff Boycott Assesses India, Sri Lanka Players

Cricket | Apr 02, 2011, 09:41 AM IST

London, April 2 : Here, according to the Daily Telegraph, is Geoff Boycott's assessment about Indian and Sri Lankan players before the World Cup final : INDIA:Sachin Tendulkar: Nowadays it takes him a little longer