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'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.
Virat Kohli said that it was the right time for him to relinquish T20 captaincy so as to manage his workload after India failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinals in a disappointing campaign.
Under Kohli and Shastri, India scripted history by becoming the first Asian team to beat Australia in a Test series in their own backyard.
The outgoing India T20 captain backed Rohit Sharma to succeed as his successor, saying the team is in good hands.
Since, making his debut in 2008, Virat Kohli has played 254 ODIs, 96 Tests, and 92 T20Is for the national side. On his birthday, several Bollywood celebraties including Varun Dhawan, Rakul Preet Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif took to social media and penned heartfelt wishes for the cricketer.
Virat Kohli made his debut for India in 2008 in an ODI match against Sri Lanka overseas. Since then Kohli has been an important cog in the wheel in India's batting line-up.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are currently in the UAE for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. On Virat's birthday, Anushka shared an adorable picture with him along with a romantic note.
Following India's all-around performance in a 66-run victory over Afghanistan on Wednesday in T20 World Cup Super 12 match in Abu Dhabi, Virat Kohli said Ravichandran Ashwin's return was a big positive in the win.
In one of the live-score tweets, BCCI wrote, "Anushka Sharma 52 runs in 88 balls #U19ChallengerTrophy (5x4, 1x6) India B 140/0 #U19ChallengerTrophy." The standout players from the interstate competition have been divided into four teams namely Team A, Team B, Team C, and Team D.
Bigg Boss fame Abhinav Shukla condemned online threats to Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's daughter Vamika and said, 'It's a new low we have achieved.' Delhi Commission for Women on Tuesday (November 2) sent a notice to the city police and said it has taken suo moto cognizance of media reports of threat given to the family of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli.
Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Dear Virat... these people are filled with hate because nobody gives them any love. Forgive them. Protect the team."
The possibility of outgoing T20 skipper Kohli losing his ODI captaincy is strong.
The legendary Kapil Dev feels Virat Kohli's admission of his team not being brave enough in the T20 World Cup loss to New Zealand is a 'very weak statement'.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli says his team wasn't brave enough on the day after Team India were thrashed by eight-wicket by New Zealand in a crucial Super 12 match of T20 World Cup.
Kane Williamson's New Zealand has won the toss and put India to bat first in Dubai. The action will kick off at 7:30 PM where both the contenders would be eyeing for a win to keep their chances alive in the tournament.
India captain Virat Kohli acknowledged the need for a "sixth bowling option" but also kept it open-ended when asked about flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Padya's bowling fitness, stating that the Baroda man "has to be fit to be able to bowl one or two overs".
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