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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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Virender Sehwag wants India to win ODI World Cup 2023 for Virat Kohli

Cricket | Jun 27, 2023, 07:35 PM IST

Virender Sehwag attended the ODI World Cup schedule launch event. The former opening batter wants India to clinch the title for Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli and Ollie Robinson during verbal clashes in 2021

C'mon big mouth, gonna bring your sheets today: When Virat Kohli sledged Ollie Robinson like a boss

Cricket | Jun 24, 2023, 06:55 PM IST

Ollie Robinson is known for speaking his mind and his words during and after the first Ashes Test shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who watched the 2021 series between England and India.

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Kohli celebrated like India will never win ICC title again: 10 years of CT triumph sparks reactions

Cricket | Jun 23, 2023, 04:33 PM IST

Team India hasn't won an ICC title since the Champions Trophy triumph 10 years ago on this day in Birmingham under MS Dhoni's leadership.

Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli spotted at the Krishna Das Kirtan show in London | Photos, Videos

Celebrities | Jun 17, 2023, 02:24 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Anushka seek spiritual solace in London as they attend soulful Kirtan by Krishna Das. See viral photos and videos.

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'Impossible...' - MSK Prasad refutes Ambati Rayudu's World Cup 2019 selection allegations

Cricket | Jun 17, 2023, 08:43 AM IST

Ambati Rayudu retired from all forms of cricket at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) last month. Since then, in an interview, he caused a storm saying he suffered because of one selector and hence, wasn't picked in the World Cup 2019 team.

Virat Kohli, Asia Cup, Asia Cup 2023

Virat Kohli set to play in Asia Cup after a gap of 9 years, Here's how

Cricket | Jun 16, 2023, 11:10 AM IST

The hybrid model for Asia Cup has been officially approve with four matches in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka. The tournament is set to happen from August 31 to September 17.

Virat Kohli, WTC Final, IND vs AUS

'What shot was that?' - Sunil Gavaskar tears into Virat Kohli over his dismissal in WTC Final

Cricket | Jun 12, 2023, 12:39 PM IST

India needed 280 runs to win on the final day with seven wickets in hand. But they folded inside one session only handing a huge victory to Australia.

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, WTC Final, IND vs AUS

WTC Final: Australia in commanding position after Day 2, India trail by 318 in 1st innings

Cricket | Jun 08, 2023, 11:13 PM IST

Australia posted 469 runs in the first innings thanks to centuries from Head and Smith. Their bowlers then did a fine job collectively to keep India under the lid all the time and pick five wickets.

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IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli on verge of creating historic records; Sachin, Dravid's feats under threat

Cricket | Jun 06, 2023, 05:27 PM IST

IND vs AUS WTC Final: Virat Kohli will be a crucial asset for India in their hopes for an ICC title in the WTC Final against Australia. India and Australia will face each other in WTC 2023 Final at The Oval.

Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra to join Bear Grylls

Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra to join Bear Grylls on adventurous journey after Akshay & Ranveer

Celebrities | Jun 11, 2023, 07:23 AM IST

New celebrities will join Bear Grylls after Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, and Akshay Kumar for thrilling adventures. Discussions with Priyanka Chopra and Virat Kohli are underway.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's London diaries include coffee date and adorable photo

Celebrities | Jun 02, 2023, 12:11 PM IST

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli recently jetted off to London. Now, a picture of them enjoying a coffee date is doing the rounds on the Internet.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli adds another feather to his cap, becomes first and only Indian to do so

Cricket | May 26, 2023, 10:18 AM IST

Virat Kohli is not only a popular cricketer but also the athlete and has fans across the world. His recent record will blow away many and he now sits in the line with some of the great athletes.

Shubman Gill and Sara Tendulkar; Virat Kohli

Sara Tendulkar's fan page thanks Shubman Gill as MI reach top 4; cricketer faces wrath of Virat fans

Celebrities | May 22, 2023, 10:52 AM IST

Shubman Gill and his sister were abused on social media after Gujarat Titans sent Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore out of IPL 2023.

Virat Kohli, IPL, IPL 2023, RCB vs GT

Virat Kohli injures his knee ahead of WTC Final, Sanjay Bangar gives an update

Cricket | May 22, 2023, 08:17 AM IST

Virat Kohli was out of the field for the last five overs of Gujarat Titans innings during the last league game of IPL 2023.

Shubman Gill, IPL, IPL 2023, RCB vs GT

Updated Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List in IPL 2023 after RCB vs GT game

Cricket | May 22, 2023, 06:31 AM IST

Shubman Gill's stunning ton overcame Virat Kohli's century earlier in the day as GT chased down 198 runs in the last league game.

IPL, IPL 2023, Virat Kohli

IPL 2023: 10 years apart, Virat Kohli creates a special bond with May 18

Cricket | May 19, 2023, 03:26 PM IST

Virat Kohli lit up Hyderabad with his majestic batting where he scored 100 runs off 63 deliveries, his first in IPL since 2019.

Virat Kohli hundred IPL 2023

Six to bring it up, fans find similarities in Virat Kohli's approach in recent hundreds

Cricket | May 19, 2023, 11:42 AM IST

Virat Kohli sashed 100 off 63 against Sunrisers Hyderabad to score his first Indian Premier League hundred since 2019.

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis

Updated Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List in IPL 2023 after SRH vs RCB game

Cricket | May 19, 2023, 08:44 AM IST

Virat Kohli was the star for RCB in the must-win game against SRH as he smashed his 6th IPL century.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, IPL, IPL 2023

SRH vs RCB: Virat Kohli thrashes Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul's record with his stunning ton

Cricket | May 19, 2023, 08:18 AM IST

Virat Kohli smashed 100 runs off 63 deliveries with 12 fours and 4 sixes to his name in the must-win game vs SRH

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Virat Kohli to play Venom in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse? Shubman Gill drops big reveal

Celebrities | May 19, 2023, 10:44 AM IST

On Thursday, Shubman Gill attended the trailer launch of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Hindi. At the event, the cricketer answered an array of interesting questions.  

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