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.
Read MoreVirat Kohli finally looked in some good touch in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh as he got to a massive feat of 27,000 runs in international cricket. Kohli survived a run-out and a stumping chance but is continuing the momentum in India's innings what Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal started.
Virat Kohli would have been easily run out in the third session on Day 4 but bowler Khaled Ahmed messed up one of the simplest chances in cricket history. He had all the stumps to aim at from a very close distance but could not affect the run out.
The drainage facility at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur has brought back the question, should India have just five Test centres like Australia and England? The conversation has gained steam yet again with no play on two days straight in Kanpur during the second India vs Bangladesh Test.
India vs Bangladesh Live Cricket Score: Inclement weather in Kanpur hasn't allowed much play in the second Test between India and Bangladesh. Only 35 overs have been possible and that too all of them on the opening day, the second day was poor showcase for the venue and there is only hope for Day 3.
In-form New Zealand batter Kane Williamson scored 46 runs off 58 balls in the second innings of the second Test match against Sri Lanka to go past Virat Kohli's Test runs tally of 8871 runs. Williamson is now only behind Steve Smith and Joe Root in Test runs record among active players.
India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second Test in Kanpur on an overcast day with both the sun and the clouds playing hide and seek. India went with an unchanged playing XI. There was an expectation that Jasprit Bumrah could be rested given the potential workload of Tests in Australia.
India are leading the two-match Test series 1-0 and will be aiming to win their 18th consecutive series at home in the format. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma has created history in Kanpur even as India have opted to bowl first after winning the toss at Green Park in Kanpur.
It rained all day in Kanpur on Thursday and even though it is not raining at the moment, it is overcast and likely to be for the first three days as India look to sweep the series against Bangladesh, who will be motivated to come back after Chennai loss.
India will aim to seal the two-match Test series against Bangladesh as the two teams lock horns in the decider in Kanpur starting Friday, September 27. Shakib Al Hasan's announcement has added a little spice to this Test and Bangladesh will be eager to level the series having lost the first game.
The second Test between India and Bangladesh, starting September 27, is likely to be affected by rain. It has been pelting down in Kanpur in the lead-up to the Test match and both teams are hopeful that dark clouds will stay away on the match day. But how's the weather forecast for next five days?
India and Bangladesh are scheduled to face each other in the second Test starting September 27 at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The Test match is likely to be affected by weather with rain pelting down in Kanpur and even the team's practice session has been cancelled.
Two of India's biggest superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli endured twin failures in the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fifty while Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja starred with the bat.
India and Bangladesh are set to face each other in the second and final Test of the two-match series at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. This is kind of a comeback at the venue for Rohit and Kohli as the duo last played a Test here in 2016 while they featured in an ODI in 2017.
Virat Kohli was named among Delhi's 84 probables for the Ranji Trophy alongside Rishabh Pant while captain Harry Brook helped England stay alive in the five-match ODI series against Australia with a maiden century in the format. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on September 25.
Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced the 84-member probables list for the Ranji Trophy, which is likely to be truncated to 15-20 for the final squad. The 2024-25 edition of India's premier domestic red-ball competition begins on October 11.
Virat Kohli could only muster 23 runs across two innings in the first Test against Bangladesh. In the process, he completed 12000 runs at home in international cricket. In Kanpur, he is eyeing a few more records and can break Tendulkar and Bradman's records.
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was the star as the hosts thrashed Bangladesh by 280 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Ashwin picked up his 37th five-wicket haul in the second innings to level with Warne and soon after that Kohli bowed down to him.
Team India is already going through transition and a few senior players are on the wrong side of the 30s currently, who will also step away from international cricket in the coming years. Is the team ready to replace legendary batters? Will India come out of the batting crisis?
Shubman Gill recovered from a poor start in the Chennai Test against Bangladesh as he completed his fifth century in the longest format of the game having recorded a duck in the first innings. Earlier, Rishabh Pant also completed his century as India are in comfortable position in the first Test.
Virat Kohli's poor run of form across formats in 2024 continued as he scored just 23 runs across two innings in the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. But he walked out with a huge Test milestone after his second innings on Day 2.
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