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Virat Kohli
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.
Virat Kohli
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Not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, retired India great only Indian to score ton on ODI captaincy debut
Cricket | Oct 17, 2025, 09:21 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be making their international returns during the ODI series against Australia, which kicks off from October 19 onwards. This will be the first series for Shubman Gill as ODI captain, and he will look to become the second Indian with an ODI ton on captaincy debut.
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Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma play ODI World Cup 2027? Chief selector Ajit Agarkar breaks silence
Cricket | Oct 17, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future has been a constant talking point in Indian cricket after the duo announced their Test retirements. BCCI selector Ajit Agarkar has opened up on the duo's future regarding the ODI World Cup 2027.
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'He's a Ferrari': Matthew Hayden showers praise on veteran India batter ahead of Australia ODIs
Cricket | Oct 17, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTFormer Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden recently came forward and heaped massive praise on veteran India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as team India gears up to take on Australia in a white ball series.
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Virat Kohli needs only 1 century against Australia to break Sachin Tendulkar's world record
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTVirat Kohli, amidst speculation around his retirement, will play for India for the first time since the Champions Trophy. More often than not, Kohli creates or breaks multiple records when he bats in ODIs and yet again, the man has a chance to create a world record during the ODI series vs Australia
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Rohit Sharma on cusp to achieve what Virat Kohli hasn't in Australia, set to create all-time record
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 03:14 PM ISTRohit Sharma will finally be in action on Sunday (October 19) in the first ODI against Australia for the first time since the Champions Trophy. He will be playing his 500th international match and can create another major record for India in the clash.
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'Anarkali utho...' Memes galore after Virat Kohli shares cryptic tweet hinting at playing WC 2027
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 12:59 PM ISTAfter Virat Kohli shook social media after posting a cryptic tweet regarding his future, let us have a look at the various reactions and memes that the fans shared on social media, reacting to Kohli's tweet.
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Did Virat Kohli end retirement speculation with cryptic post? 'Only time you truly fail...'
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTVeteran India batter Virat Kohli took to social media and shared a cryptic post on Twitter, potentially putting all the speculation around his retirement to rest. The batter is all set to represent India in the ODI series against Australia.
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'Keen to play the World Cup': Dinesh Karthik provides update on Virat Kohli's future
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 07:23 AM ISTFormer India wicket keeper batter Dinesh Karthik recently came forward and talked about the future of veteran batter Virat Kohli and his potential inclusion in India's ODI World Cup 2027 squad ahead of the Australia tour.
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Most runs for India in ODIs in 2025
Sports | Oct 15, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTCheck out the list of cricketers with most runs for India in ODIs in 2025. Newly appointed captain Shubman Gill leads the race and the list also features the veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma on course to set new record for India in three-match series against AUS
Cricket | Oct 15, 2025, 05:20 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return for India’s ODI series against Australia, aiming to break the record for most partnership runs in Australia. They will play their first international match since the end of the Champions Trophy, and their first professional game since IPL.
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Shubman Gill greets Rohit Sharma with handshake and hug on first meeting as ODI captain: Watch video
Cricket | Oct 15, 2025, 05:13 PM ISTIndia’s ODI squad departs for Australia, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli reuniting with the team. Newly appointed captain Shubman Gill was spotted meeting both the veterans and shared a handshake before boarding the flight to Down South.
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Team India leaves for Australia within 24 hours after beating West Indies in New Delhi: Watch
Cricket | Oct 15, 2025, 08:29 AM ISTTeam India defeated West Indies on Tuesday in the second Test by seven wickets to win the two-match series 2-0. However, they didn't get much time to celebrate the victory as they had to leave for Australia within 24 hours for the ODI series starting on October 19.
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Shubman Gill will grow as captain in presence of Rohit, Kohli: Ian Bishop ahead of Australia series
Cricket | Oct 14, 2025, 07:46 PM ISTShubman Gill will begin his ODI captaincy tenure with the ODI series against Australia. Meanwhile, former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop feels Gill will grow as captain with the presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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Will Australia series be Kohli and Rohit's last international tour? Rajeev Shukla answers
Cricket | Oct 14, 2025, 05:37 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be making their international returns during the white-ball series against Australia, which kicks off on October 19. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla responded to the talks of this being the duo's last international series.
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Ravindra Jadeja equals Kohli, Bumrah after bagging Player of Series award for Windies win
Cricket | Oct 14, 2025, 04:35 PM ISTRavindra Jadeja was given the Player of the Series Award for scoring 104 runs in the only inning he batted and for taking eight wickets in India's 2-0 win over the West Indies. Jadeja has equaled Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli on a major record list.
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Players with five-plus centuries in ODI WCs, Nat Sciver-Brunt becomes first woman to enter the list
Sports | Oct 12, 2025, 01:13 PM ISTEngland skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt slammed her fifth century in the Women's World Cup, the most in the tournament history, as the four-time champions continued their unbeaten run in the competition. Sciver-Brunt is the only women's player with five World Cup hundreds, but among men, there are a few-
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Players with most Test runs at home for India since 2023
Sports | Oct 10, 2025, 11:51 AM ISTWith India putting in a good show against the West Indies in the ongoing two-game Test series, let us have a look at the top five players with the most Test runs at home for India since 2023. The likes of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal feature on the list.
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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli likely to feature in Vijay Hazare Trophy ahead of NZ series
Cricket | Oct 09, 2025, 09:32 PM ISTRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to play at least three Vijay Hazare Trophy matches ahead of the New Zealand ODIs in January, as selectors push for domestic participation to assess form ahead of the 2027 World Cup campaign.
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Captains with the best batting average in ODIs
Sports | Oct 09, 2025, 11:00 AM ISTOver the years, there have been many batters who have left quite a mark on the fans in ODI cricket. Continuing on the same note, let us have a look at the top five captains with the best batting average in ODI cricket.
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Most POTM awards won by Indian captain in international cricket
Sports | Oct 07, 2025, 12:15 PM ISTCheck out the list of the most player of the match awards won by Indian captain in international cricket.