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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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Virat Kohli becomes first Asian celebrity to have 100 million followers on Instagram

Cricket | Mar 01, 2021, 10:43 PM IST

The next best on the list is Priyanka Chopra with 60.8 million followers on the social media site, followed by Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor with 58 million followers.

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Virat Kohli is like modern day hero, represents the new attitude of India: Steve Waugh

Cricket | Mar 01, 2021, 07:48 PM IST

Waugh said he was always fascinated by how the people in India celebrated cricket.

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Glenn Maxwell eager to learn from 'pinnacle of the game' Virat Kohli at RCB

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

The 32-year-old said that he has developed a "good friendship" with Kohli over the years, adding that the Indian maestro backed him when he took a mental health break in 2019.

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Kohli-led Team India sweat it out at nets ahead of fourth Test against England - See pics

Cricket | Feb 28, 2021, 07:46 PM IST

Captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are seen at the nets batting while Axar Patel was spotted bowling and Ajinkya Rahane kept himself busy with fielding drills. 

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IND vs ENG | More India is allowed to get away, more toothless ICC will look: Michael Vaughan

Cricket | Feb 26, 2021, 10:54 PM IST

England on Thursday suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in the third Test against India on a spin-friendly Motera track to go down 1-2 in the four-match series.

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'Take the wicket out and blame the batsmen?' - Cook slams Kohli's assessment of Motera pitch

Cricket | Feb 26, 2021, 08:05 PM IST

Cook, one of England's all-time greats and who had had success against India during his illustrious career, also spoke about the many deliveries that straightened on landing.

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Have always dreamt of playing under Virat Kohli, says Suryakumar Yadav ahead of England T20Is

Cricket | Feb 26, 2021, 05:41 PM IST

In the previous IPL edition in the UAE, Suryakumar averaged 40.22 and his strike rate of 155.36 was at an all-time high.

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Kohli speaks Gujarati in hilarious cameo appearance during Axar's interview with Hardik Pandya

Cricket | Feb 26, 2021, 07:57 AM IST

Axar Patel took 11 wickets in the pink-ball Test against England, as India secured a 10-wicket win to lead the four-match series 2-1.

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IND vs ENG | Kohli defends Ahmedabad pitch, says 'quality of batting was not up to standards'

Cricket | Feb 25, 2021, 10:06 PM IST

Kohli insisted there were no demons in the pitch, which has been called "not ideal" by several former players like Michael Vaughan and Harbhajan Singh. 

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IND vs ENG 3rd Test | Virat Kohli hails Ashwin for 400 Test wickets, calls him 'modern-day legend'

Cricket | Feb 25, 2021, 09:05 PM IST

Ashwin reached the landmark in the day-night third Test against England here when he dismissed Jofra Archer in England's second innings.

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You cannot sweep him, also can't keep defending: Virat Kohli all praise for Axar Patel

Cricket | Feb 25, 2021, 09:07 PM IST

Kohli revealed that Axar's heroics left Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah hilariously complaining about the lack of bowling opportunities in the third Test.

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Ahmedabad registers shortest Test since 1935, Kohli scripts captaincy record - In Numbers

Cricket | Feb 25, 2021, 08:35 PM IST

India wrapped up the game with an emphatic 10-wicket win in Ahmedabad to take a 2-1 lead in the series and inch closer to the World Test Championship final.

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'Come on yaar Ben': Virat Kohli pokes fun at Ben Stokes from stump mic during 3rd Test

Cricket | Feb 25, 2021, 08:50 AM IST

India bowled England out on 112 in the first innings and ended Day 1 at 99/3 in the third Test in Ahmedabad.

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IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Fan breaches security to meet Virat Kohli, police may initiate action - WATCH

Cricket | Feb 24, 2021, 11:34 PM IST

Kohli gestured to the young man to stay away and as he turned back to run back to the stands, he was caught by the security and whisked away through a passage that divided the Ambani end stand with another.

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IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli to become ninth Indian in elusive list

Cricket | Feb 24, 2021, 08:58 PM IST

Rohit became the ninth Indian batsman to complete the milestone of 6000 runs in international cricket on home soil

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IND vs ENG: Kohli imitates Steve Smith’s batting, Jacques Kallis’ bowling action in nets - WATCH

Cricket | Feb 24, 2021, 05:28 PM IST

The clip was shown by the broadcasters ahead of the start of the third Test, which is a day-night affair, a second of its kind on Indian soil, and the video immediately went viral all over social media.

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IND vs ENG, Pink Ball Test | Worried about the lights, players will need to adapt quickly: Kohli

Cricket | Feb 24, 2021, 03:09 PM IST

The refurbished stadium, the largest cricketing arena in the world, doesn't have the traditional floodlight towers but a ring of LED lights around the perimeter of its roof.

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3rd Test | Washington replaces Kuldeep, Anderson returns; See full Playing XI of India and England

Cricket | Feb 24, 2021, 02:20 PM IST

Visitors England have made four changes to their Playing XI, revealed skipper Joe Root.

Anushka Sharma pours heartfelt birthday wish to Bulbbul star Tripti Dimri

Anushka Sharma pours heartfelt birthday wish to Bulbbul star Tripti Dimri

Celebrities | Feb 23, 2021, 11:52 PM IST

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma who recently welcomed her first child, a baby girl with husband Virat Kohli on Tuesday took to her Instagram and poured in a heartfelt birthday wish for actress Tripti Dimri.

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3rd Test | Motera Nights: India venture into unknown, England seek answers for 'pink ball turner'

Cricket | Feb 24, 2021, 12:10 PM IST

The refurbished Sardar Patel Stadium looks colossal under lights but the first Test match in many years would mean that even the home team wouldn't expect a lot of advantage.