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.
Shreyas Iyer smashed the second-highest score by a captain in the playoffs as he took Punjab Kings to only the second final of the IPL with an unbeaten 87 off just 41 deliveries. This was Punjab Kings' second successful run-chase against the Mumbai Indians in a week.
Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik took centre stage and compared Royal Challengers Bengaluru's ace batter Virat Kohli to the likes of Novak Djokovic and Kobe Bryant ahead of the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad.
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar recently came forward and talked about how Virat Kohli bailed out of the upcoming Test tour against England. It is worth noting that Kohli announced retirement from the longest format just before the England tour.
A video has been doing rounds on the internet which shows a man serving prasad at the Ananta Vasudev Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. However, what's surprising in the video is that the man has an uncanny resemblance to Virat Kohli. Check out the video here.
RCB qualified for the IPL final for the first time since 2016 on Thursday (May 29) with an eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings. However, Virat Kohli's gesture towards Musheer Khan, who made his IPL debut, was caught on social media and the video has gone viral now.
Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson took centre stage and talked about Virat Kohli's decision to retirement from Test cricket, and opined that playing for a long time is not possible with modern cricket's schedule.
Several pictures and videos of Virat Kohli's wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma reacting to Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) securing a place in the IPL 2025 final went viral on social media. Watch the video here.
Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli completed 13,500 runs in T20s, becoming the first Indian batter to achieve the major milestone. He amassed 12 runs against Punjab Kings as RCB defeated the side by eight wickets.
All eyes will be on the big-match player Virat Kohli, as he takes the field for RCB against the Punjab Kings in the first qualifier in Mullanpur on Thursday, May 29. RCB have qualified for the first qualifier after nine years and would be keen to get straight to the final.
Ravindra Jadeja reflected on his Test career, stating that he always felt like a white-ball specialist before his mindset changed. He also talked about playing under Virat Kohli in the longest format of the game.
Shardul Thakur, who made it to the 18-member squad for the England series, reflected on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from the longest format of the game. However, he believes that the current batch has a perfect blend of youth and experience.
RCB defeated LSG in the IPL match played in Lucknow on Tuesday. After the victory, a cute reaction between Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma is going viral on social media.
Virat Kohli registered another huge milestone in T20 cricket during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Shreyas Iyer is at the peak of his powers as captain. After having led the Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title last year, Iyer has taken Punjab Kings to their first playoffs in 11 years and has scored 500-plus runs at a strike rate of 170, while completing a batting milestone as captain.
Anushka Sharma's choice of a Chanderi kurta for her visit to the Ayodhya temple with Virat Kohli was not just a fashion statement but also a reflection of her appreciation for Indian weaves and sustainable fashion. Let's check out the price of the beautiful kurta.
Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings suffered just their fourth loss in the ongoing IPL season as Delhi Capitals kept their calm to chase down 207 in the final over. The defeat rendered Punjab Kings' chances of a top-two finish in disarray while Iyer broke an embarrassing captaincy record in the IPL.
On Sunday, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma visited Ayodhya’s Ram temple to seek blessings. Several pictures and videos have surfaced on social media. Watch the video here.
The BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar took centre stage and talked about the conversation that he had with Virat Kohli about his retirement from the longest format ahead of the England tour.
India Test squad announcement Live Updates: The BCCI will name India's squad for the Test tour to England as the Men in Blue embark on a new era in Test cricket, following the Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The BCCI will also name the test skipper.
Virat Kohli etched his name into the history books during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2025. Kohli has added another feather to his illustrious cap in T20 cricket, becoming the first-ever batter to achieve a never-seen-before record.