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 and Virat Kohli's daughter Vamika turned 1 this year on Jan 11. The couple fondly known as 'Virushka' by fans have made sure to protect their daughter from paparazzi and not reveal her face yet. However, photos of Anushka and Vamika cheering for Virat during a cricket match went viral. Take a look at some adorable moments of Vamika shared by the celebrity couple on social media before the toddler became an Internet sensation overnight.
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Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma was spotted at Mumbai airport along with her daughter Vamika. She was accompanied by her husband Virat Kohli as they returned from Chennai. Check out their latest pictures here.
Bollywood celebrities made a splash in the city with their vibrant appearances. While Arjun Kapoor, Huma Qureshi turned heads at the airport, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma made their first public appearance after delivering the baby girl.
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to welcome their first child anytime soon as the due date is in January 2021. Keeping up with her medical check-ups mommy-to-be Anushka stepped out with her husband Virat Kohli to visit their doctor's clinic in the city on Thursday. Ever since the couple announced the addition of a newborn to the family, their fans are not able to contain their excitement.
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