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 equalled Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's record of most centuries in ODI cricket - 49 - as he reached the milestone ton against South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match in Kolkata. Kohli also achieved a world record, which no other batter has gotten to.
Former India skipper Virat Kohli created history at the Eden Gardens on his birthday (November 5) smashing his 49th ODI century and levelling Sachin Tendulkar to score most centuries in the 50-over format. Fittingly, India also won the match by a massive margin of 243 runs.
Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in a battle for survival in hazy Delhi on Monday, November 6 in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. In the pre-match press conference, Sri Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis was oddly asked about Virat Kohli's 49th ODI century, out of nowhere.
"In the last game as well, we lost a wicket in the first over but got to a good score and seamers came to the party. Today was not an easy pitch, you needed someone like Kohli, who batted to the situation," Rohit Sharma said after India's record-laden win.
"He is perfection when it comes to batting. It’s a very emotional moment for me. I know where I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV. Just to get that appreciation from him means a lot to me," Virat Kohli said after bagging the Player of the Match trophy.
It was Virat Kohli's day and the birthday boy didn't let anyone feel any other way in Kolkata as India took on South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Sunday, November 5. Kohli smashed his 49th ODI century and then entertained the crowd with his dance moves on the field.
Virat Kohli marked his 35th birthday by scoring his 49th ODI. A video of him is going viral on social media where he strike Shah Rukh Khan's iconic pose during IND vs SA match.
Celebrating his 35th birthday on November 5, 2023, Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten hundred against South Africa in a World Cup match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens and became the only seventh cricketer in the world to score an ODI century on birthday.
Virat Kohli, celebrating his 35th birthday, registered an unbeaten century against South Africa to bring his record-equaling 49th hundred at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record for most ODI hundreds.
Birthday boy Virat Kohli smashed the record-equalling and long-awaited 49th ODI century as he equalled the Master Blaster against South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in Kolkata on Sunday, November 5. India posted a huge score of 326 runs on the board after choosing to bat first.
Virat Kohli continued his sensational form in World Cup 2023 by smashing his sixth 50-plus score in the World Cup 2023 and also completed 6000 runs in ODIs while playing in India. He became the only second Indian to record 6000-plus ODI runs in India.
India have won seven out of their seven games in the ongoing showpiece event with 14 points and a net run rate (NRR) of 2.102. The Men in Blue have already qualified for the semifinals and would like to finish at the top of the points table after the end of the round-robin stage.
Virat Kohli has now played in all three formats on his birthday. He was earlier part of Test and T20I matches on his special day. Meanwhile, Rahul Dravid has a special message on Kohli on his cake cutting day.
Being one of the most fittest cricketers in the world, Virat Kohli set an example in front of the world when he turned vegan. Time and again Kohli also keeps bursting with several myths about vegan food.
Anushka Sharma's heartfelt post on Instagram for Virat Kohli's birthday held a touching message. While it didn't include the traditional "Happy Birthday," her words expressed the significance of Virat in her life and her deep love for him.
IND vs SA: Virat Kohli is gearing up to play on his 35th birthday as India take on South Africa in the 37th match in World Cup 2023. The Men in Blue are the only unbeaten team in the tournament, while South Africa have lost just one game in the tournament.
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India registered their seventh consecutive win at the ongoing World Cup crushing Sri Lanka by 302 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While a lot of individual records were broken, three Indian batters - Kohli, Gill and Iyer - create a record together. Know in detail here...
India scripted history as they thrashed Sri Lanka by 302 runs in their latest World Cup 2023 game in Mumbai to record their biggest win in the tournament. Virat Kohli scored 88 runs to become India's leading run-getter in the tournament with 443 runs in 7 innings.
India's undefeated streak in the ongoing World Cup is going from strength to strength. The Men in Blue have won seven out of their seven games in the competition and are not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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