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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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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma sweeps Virat Kohli off the floor in THIS goofy video | Watch

Celebrities | Apr 07, 2021, 01:27 PM IST

Anushka Sharma shared a funny behind-the-scene (BTS) video on Instagram, where she can be seen lifting her cricketer husband Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja pay tribute to jawans killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja pay tribute to jawans martyred in Chhattisgarh encounter

Cricket | Apr 04, 2021, 04:35 PM IST

Indian captain Virat Kohli and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja paid tribute to the brave jawans who were martyred in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh.

Virat Kohli's foundation to set up animal shelters in Mumbai

Virat Kohli's foundation to set up animal shelters in Mumbai

Cricket | Apr 04, 2021, 01:39 PM IST

The shelter in Malad will be a temporary rehabilitation centre, where animals (small animals - dogs & cats) will be admitted for a temporary period until they recover.

Virat Kohli

IPL 2021: 'Virat Kohli wants IPL title more than a century from his bat'

Cricket | Apr 04, 2021, 11:02 AM IST

Former Indian wicket-keeper Saba Karim feels Kohli will definitely say that his dream is for RCB to be the champions with his significant contribution.

Amitabh Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli

Amitabh Bachchan 'with due respect' pokes fun at Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli by cracking jokes

Celebrities | Apr 04, 2021, 09:00 AM IST

With due respect, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan posted a joke on actress Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli. 

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Ollie Pope reveals Virat Kohli's spinning tracks warning during first Test

Cricket | Apr 02, 2021, 06:14 PM IST

Starting the series on a rousing note in February, England succumbed to the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel to suffer heavy defeats in the next three Tests.

Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, IPL 2021, RCB

IPL 2021 | I'm very optimistic, have a good feeling this time around: Virat Kohli

Cricket | Apr 01, 2021, 09:16 PM IST

RCB's star batsman AB de Villiers also feels that the side can carry on the winning momentum from last year's tournament.

Virat Kohli

'Umpire's Call' will remain, rules ICC

Cricket | Apr 01, 2021, 08:25 PM IST

Called "confusing" by India captain Virat Kohli, the Umpire's Call has been a subject of controversy for a while now.

Anushka Sharma is a busy bee as she returns to work

Anushka Sharma is a busy bee as she returns to work, see pic

Celebrities | Apr 01, 2021, 04:12 PM IST

While Anushka Sharma did not disclose any details about her upcoming project, she shared a monochrome picture on Instagram, giving a glimpse of her vanity van as she returned to work.

Virat Kohli

No IPL title is not measure to judge Kohli's India captaincy, suggests ex India spinner

Cricket | Apr 01, 2021, 04:10 PM IST

The former Indian selector and spinner feels Virat Kohli shouldn't be bothered about captaincy when he is scoring at an average above 50 in all formats.

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IPL 2021: RCB captain Virat Kohli arrives in Chennai ahead of opener against Mumbai Indians

Cricket | Apr 01, 2021, 03:35 PM IST

RCB captain Virat Kohli landed in Chennai on Thursday as the side prepares for the opening match of IPL 2021 season against Mumbai Indians on April 9.

Virat Kohli

IPL 2021 | Virat Kohli to bat at top, his tempo will be key for RCB: Mike Hesson

Cricket | Mar 31, 2021, 11:33 PM IST

After a duck in the first T20 International, Kohli made 73 not out, 77 not out, 1 and 80 not out in the next four T20Is against England.

Anushka Sharma's video saying 'I won't be working after marriage' goes viral as she returns to work

Anushka Sharma's video saying 'I won't be working after marriage' goes viral as she returns to work

Celebrities | Mar 31, 2021, 05:23 PM IST

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has resumed work within 3 months after she gave birth to her daughter Vamika with her husband cricketer Virat Kohli. Amid the news of her return to work, a video clip of Anushka is going viral on the Internet. Watch the video here.

Anushka Sharma papped in Mumbai

Anushka Sharma is back to work months after welcoming daughter Vamika with Virat Kohli | PICS

Celebrities | Mar 31, 2021, 01:47 PM IST

In the pictures, Anushka Sharma looks fit and the post-pregnancy glow was certainly unmissable. Check out her pictures:

Virat Kohli

IPL 2021 | Virat Kohli to undergo quarantine after reaching Chennai on April 1

Cricket | Mar 29, 2021, 10:12 PM IST

Kohli will undergo quarantine for seven days as per BCCI's standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the IPL amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Virat Kohli, RCB, IPL 2021

IPL 2021 | 'No rest days': Virat Kohli begins training, shares glimpse from his workout

Cricket | Mar 29, 2021, 06:36 PM IST

RCB will begin their IPL 2021 campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the season opener on April 9.

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IND vs ENG | Virat Kohli becomes 3rd captain to lead India in 200 international matches

Cricket | Mar 29, 2021, 01:09 PM IST

Kohli thus joins his predecessor MS Dhoni and Mohammad Azharuddin as the only players to have led India in 200 international matches.

Virat Kohli with Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Surprised Shardul wasn't the Man of the Match, Bhuvneshwar wasn't the Man of the Series: Kohli

Cricket | Mar 28, 2021, 11:26 PM IST

Jonny Bairstow was declared man of the series and Sam Curran was the man of the match.

Virat Kohli

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI | Virat Kohli grabs one-handed stunner to dismiss Adil Rashid: Watch

Cricket | Mar 28, 2021, 09:32 PM IST

After being put to bat first, the Indian batting unit, led by stroke-filled fifties from Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya, managed to post 329 on the board.

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IND vs ENG | Moeen Ali joins Adil Rashid in elusive list after dismissing Virat Kohli in 3rd ODI

Cricket | Mar 28, 2021, 03:29 PM IST

Moeen joined Rashid to become the only spinners to have dismissed Kohli the most number of times in international cricket - nine times. 

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