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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 was enjoying the Nepalese songs during the

WATCH: Virat Kohli can't stop himself from dancing on Nepalese songs during Ind-Nep Asia Cup match

Cricket | Sep 04, 2023, 08:43 PM IST

India are taking on Nepal for the first time across formats and Virat Kohli was enjoying it to the fullest in his side's second Asia Cup 2023 game.

Virat Kohli, IND vs NEP

Asia Cup 2023: Virat Kohli creates record after plucking a single-handed catch in IND vs NEP

Cricket | Sep 04, 2023, 06:33 PM IST

India and Nepal have locked horns in the fifth match of Asia Cup today. Virat Kohli creates records in almost every game with or without bat. Know which record he created today...

Virat Kohli vs Nepal in Asia Cup 2023 match on September 4,

WATCH | Virat Kohli takes one-handed stunner after series of dropped catches vs Nepal

Cricket | Sep 04, 2023, 05:42 PM IST

Virat Kohli dropped an easy catch off Aasif Sheikh in the second over but took a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Aasif to make amends for his dropped catch.

Virat Kohli

'No interest in playing:' Fans fume after Virat Kohli, Iyer and Kishan drop catches vs Nepal

Cricket | Sep 04, 2023, 04:56 PM IST

Team India is not looking in good touch on the field at the moment as the fielding has been extremely poor to start with. Nepal openers Aasif Shiekh and Kushal Bhurtel have looked in brilliant touch as well.

IND Vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 on September 4, 2023

WATCH | Three easy catches dropped in first five overs vs Nepal, angry Rohit Sharma bemoans

Cricket | Sep 04, 2023, 04:08 PM IST

India's Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and Ishan Kishan dropped three easy catches in the first five overs as Nepal got off to a flying start in the Asia Cup 2023 match.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

India TV Poll results: Is Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's flop show vs PAK in Asia Cup a concern?

Cricket | Sep 04, 2023, 03:34 PM IST

India TV Poll results: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli currently look to add big totals for India in the Asia Cup 2023.

Virat Kohli was blown away by a Shaheen Afridi delivery to

WATCH: Virat Kohli in disbelief seeing Shaheen Afridi trouble Indian captain Rohit Sharma with swing

Cricket | Sep 03, 2023, 06:00 AM IST

Shaheen Afridi blew open the game for Pakistan against India with two big wickets of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya led their side's comeback with a 138-run partnership.

Ishan Kishan slammed his 7th ODI fifty, his first against

Ishan Kishan equals MS Dhoni, Kohli and Tendulkar's elite ODI record with heroic knock vs Pakistan

Cricket | Sep 02, 2023, 07:07 PM IST

Ishan Kishan playing for the first time at No. 5 came of age in ODIs as he not only rescued Indian innings against Pakistan but also counter-attacked as he smashed his fourth consecutive half-century in the format.

Shaheen Afridi was on fire after the first rain break,

Left-arm pacer exists, top-order: Lo chali main - Reactions galore as Shaheen dismisses Kohli, Rohit

Cricket | Sep 02, 2023, 05:12 PM IST

Team India were in early trouble in their opening game of Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan losing three wickets in the powerplay with Shaheen Afridi getting rid of the two big fishes.

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Highlights: Match called off due to persistent rain

Cricket | Sep 02, 2023, 10:09 PM IST

IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 Highlights: Rohit Sharma's India face Babar Azam-led Pakistan in their first match of Asia Cup 2023. Follow for all the latest updates.

Virat Kohli and Haris Rauf

'Jidhar se guzarta hu Kohli, Kohli kehte hai': Rauf's warm exchange with Virat before IND v PAK game

Cricket | Sep 02, 2023, 10:10 AM IST

Virat Kohli and Haris Rauf shared a warm exchange during a practice session before the India vs Pakistan game in Asia Cup 2023.

India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during T20 World

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023: 3 Player battles that will decide winner, feat Rohit vs Shaheen

Cricket | Sep 01, 2023, 09:19 PM IST

India and Pakistan will resume one of the biggest cricket rivalries in the world when they face off in the Asia Cup 2023 match on September 2.

Virat Kohli and Haris Rauf at Pallekele on September 1

WATCH: Virat Kohli meets Pakistan's pace gun Haris Rauf with big smile ahead of Asia Cup 2023 clash

Cricket | Sep 01, 2023, 07:35 PM IST

Virat Kohli's famous straight six off Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf was one of the highlights of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

Virat Kohli during the Pakistan game at T20 World Cup in

'I strive for betterment every day' - Virat Kohli highlights his preparations for Pakistan game

Cricket | Aug 31, 2023, 10:50 PM IST

“I feel bowling is Pakistan's strength and they’ve got some really impactful bowlers that can change the course of the game anytime based on their skill set," Kohli added.

Babar Azam during the Asia Cup opener against Nepal on

Babar Azam smashes highest score for Pakistan but misses out on Virat Kohli's all-time record

Cricket | Aug 30, 2023, 07:50 PM IST

Babar Azam broke multiple records as he scored 151 runs off 131 balls against Nepal in the Asia Cup opening match.

Virat Kohli opened up on his favourite format, the ODIs

It tests your game completely: Virat Kohli on why he loves ODI format ahead of 2 big tournaments

Cricket | Aug 29, 2023, 11:36 PM IST

Virat Kohli, who has 46 centuries to his name in ODIs revealed why it is the most challenging format for him but still his most loved one as he gears up for hectic two and a half months of 50-over cricket.

Virat Kohli, Asia Cup 2023

Asia Cup 2023: India batter Virat Kohli eyes all-time record during tournament

Cricket | Aug 29, 2023, 01:30 PM IST

Former India captain Virat Kohli has returned to exceptional form. But he hasn't batted in the 50-over format since March 2023. Will he be able to ace this all-time Asia Cup record? What is the record that he is chasing? Know more details...

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli batting together

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma chases Sachin Tendulkar's feat; Virat looks to surpass MS Dhoni's record

Cricket | Aug 29, 2023, 08:44 AM IST

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on verge of individual milestones as India's Asia Cup campaign gets underway on September 2.

Virat Kohli opened up on the expectations and pressure of

I know there are expectations but please...: Virat Kohli on pressure of winning ICC trophy badly

Cricket | Aug 29, 2023, 12:12 AM IST

Former India captain Virat Kohli spoke on the fans' expectations and hence the pressure of winning World Cup 2023 with the Men in Blue not winning a single ICC event last in the last decade.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli set to make long-awaited return to ODI format of Asia Cup; on cusp of major milestones

Cricket | Aug 28, 2023, 02:51 PM IST

Virat Kohli is set to feature in the ODI format of the Asia Cup after a gap of nine years, having played in the 2014 edition of the tournament earlier.