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, on Sunday, took to Instagram and treated his fans with an adorable picture with his actress-wife Anushka Sharma. In the Instagram photo, the couple can be seen making cute facial expressions while twinning in white T-shirts.
On Friday, South African cricketer, AB de Villiers announced his retirement from all forms of the game. His sudden retirement has left several fans heartbroken including Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli who took to social media and penned heartfelt notes.
Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the South African batter on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Rahul, who scored three consecutive half-centuries in India's last three matches at the recently-concluded T20 World Cup, has 727 points.
The new Team India's T20 captain says his team will be stronger once Kohli returns after the break.
As Anushka Sharma shared the beautiful photos in a monokini, fans started dropping many hearts and fire emojis in her comments section. One of the followers commented, "Koi ithna khubsurat kaise ho skta (How can someone be soo beautiful)"
Virat Kohli-owned restaurant chain – One8 Commune received severe backlash after its Zomato listing claimed 'Stags not allowed.' Following the same, an LGBTQIA+ activism group called 'Yes, We Exist' accused the restaurant chain of discrimination and to make the 'necessary changes asap'.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, who are fondly called "Virushka" by their fans, are currently in the UAE for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. Here's a sneak peek of their coffee time.
Afridi said that the BCCI's decision to appoint Rohit Sharma as India's T20 captain was a good one.
Kohli, who has taken rest for the T20 series and one Test against New Zealand to recover bubble fatigue in COVID times, has relinquished captaincy in the shortest format after the showpiece event.
Ajinkya Rahane will lead India in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, starting November 25, before regular skipper Virat Kohli returns to take charge from the second Test in Mumbai.
India's newly-appointed T20 captain Rohit Sharma is set to be rested from the two-match Test series against New Zealand while Virat Kohli will miss the opening match.
Pakistan's Australian batting consultant Matthew Hayden has no doubt that Virat Kohli has so far achieved a lot more than the younger Babar Azam but the Pakistan skipper is second to none.
The 29-year-old batter scored 69, 50 and 54 not out against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia but the knocks came too late for India as they exited the tournament in the Super 12 stage.
Virat Kohli had stood up in defence of Mohammed Shami, who was targeted by trolls after Team India lost the match in the T20 World Cup. Soon after, he received backlash and his 9-month-old daughter was targetted online.
Virat Kohli's 9-month-old daughter had received rape threats following team India's loss against Pakistan in T20 World Cup.
While India failed to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE, the Shastri-Kohli duo along with bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar were part of a set-up that won two Test series in Australia.
The new-look team also has IPL's highest run-getter Ruturaj Gaikwad and top wicket-taker Harshal Patel in the squad of 16 along with Venkatesh Iyer, who is seen as a potential all-round replacement for the injury-ravaged Hardik Pandya.
There was a gap of just two days between the IPL 2021 final and the first game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The players travelled directly in the bubble and did not get enough rest ahead of the marquee event.
Virat Kohli played his last match for India as T20I captain against Namibia on November 8 during the T20 World Cup 2021.
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