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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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India vs Australia

India end 71-year drought, win historic Test series 2-1 in Australia

Sports | Jan 07, 2019, 07:05 PM IST

Commenting on the feat, coach Ravi Shastri said: "I will tell you how satisfying it is for me. World Cup 1983, World Championship of Cricket 1985 - this is as big, or even bigger, because it is in the truest (Test) format of the game."

India vs Australia

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: India post 215/2 to take control on Day 1

Sports | Dec 26, 2018, 01:37 PM IST

The MCG pitch turned out to be docile, ideal for someone making his Test debut as the Australian pacers had to bend their back to get the Kookaburra ball to rise sharply.

India tour of Australia 2018

2nd Test, Day 2: India fightback after early Australia dominance

Sports | Dec 15, 2018, 04:51 PM IST

Kohli's unbeaten knock, coupled with Ajinkya Rahane's counterattacking 51, helped India to not only overcome the cheap dismissals, but put the visitors in the driving seat as well.

India vs Australia

1st Test: India take 166-run lead over Australia on Day 3

Sports | Dec 08, 2018, 03:40 PM IST

At the close of play, Cheteshwar Pujara was unbeaten on 40 runs, while Ajinkya Rahane was batting on 1 not out. India led by 166 runs.

India vs Australia

3rd T20I: India beat Australia by 6 wickets

Sports | Nov 25, 2018, 05:56 PM IST

Virat Kohli perfectly executed 165 chase in 19.4 overs came after Shikhar Dhawan (41 off 22 balls) and Rohit Sharma (23 off 16 balls) provided a flying start to the innings.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

From Anushka-Virat to Sonam-Anand, first Diwali celebrations of newly married celeb couples

Entertainment | Nov 08, 2018, 04:57 PM IST

Celebrity couples like Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja, Neha Dhupia-Angad Bedi, Bharti Singh-Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary celebrated their first Diwali this year post marriage.

India vs West Indies 2018

5th ODI at Thiruvananthapuram: India beat West Indies by 9 wickets, clinch series 3-1

Sports | Nov 01, 2018, 06:04 PM IST

A ruthless India completed a nine-wicket demolition of the West Indies in the fifth and final ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday for their sixth successive series win at home.

India embarrassed the West Indies by 224 runs in the fourth

4th ODI: India beat West Indies by 224 runs

Sports | Oct 29, 2018, 10:13 PM IST

Chasing 378, West Indies simply caved in against India's clinical bowling attack on what was a batting-friendly wicket to be bundled out for a paltry 153 in 36.2 overs.

India vs West Indies

3rd ODI: West Indies beat India by 43 runs in Pune

Sports | Oct 27, 2018, 11:28 PM IST

After making a commendable recovery from a shaky start to post 283 for nine on the board, West Indies bowlers rattled the Indian middle and lower middle-order, to snuff out a victory and level the series.

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