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 and Rohit Sharma's appearances on the cricket field have been sparse now as they have retired from Tests and T20Is. Amidst speculations around their future in ODI cricket, the BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla was asked about a farewell match for the duo. Here's his response:
ICC have updated their ODI rankings for batters yet again after a glitch that led to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli disappearing from the standings. Know the latest rankings after their inclusion, as several players have slipped.
Veteran England batter James Vince achieved the all-time record in T20 cricket during his innings in the Hundred clash for the Southern Brave against the Welsh Fire in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 20. Vince scored 29 off 26 as the Brave could only muster 129 off their 100 balls.
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India celebrated its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with celebrations across the country. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, hoisted the Indian tricolour at Red Fort amid overcast weather in the capital city and the cricketers' reactions and wishes followed.
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David Warner scored a valiant 71 off 51 balls for the London Spirit, but his side fell short by 10 runs against the Manchester Originals on Monday in the Hundred. It was the first win for the Originals in the ongoing edition after starting the tournament with a couple of losses.
For any batter, it is a huge achievement to score a century. However, when a batter gets out on 99, it is a huge miss and heartbreaking not only for the player but also the fans. In the history of ODI cricket, 6 Indian batters have faced this fate. Here's a look at the list:
Virat Kohli might have retired from Tests and T20Is but he is still the best in the ODIs. He has scored a plethora of runs in the format and also holds numerous world records. Here are five of those world records in ODIs that will never be broken
The BCCI is in no rush to decide the ODI futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The focus currently is on the T20 World Cup 2026. Despite media buzz, no farewell game is planned, and selectors will assess options later, as a BCCI source confirmed.
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Akash Deep credited advice from MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli after a standout Test series in England, where he took 13 wickets. His 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston was key, and so was his half-century in the fifth Test at The Oval.
Joe Root’s stunning Test form has earned praise from Kane Williamson, who admires his longevity and run-scoring feats. With Kohli retired and others evolving, Root stands out as the Fab Four’s leading light, showing no signs of slowing down.
Virat Kohli has already retired from Test cricket and T20Is and is currently living in London with his wife, Anushka Sharma, and their children. He will next be in action in October when India are scheduled to tour Australia. Meanwhile, his recent picture in the UK has left the netizens concerned.
The senior pros of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have retired from T20Is and Tests and just the ODIs are left. With the World Cup 2027, still a couple of years away, both Rohit and Kohli playing in the ICC tournament isn't a guarantee, just yet.
Ravindra Jadeja set a new record for India with six 50+ scores in a Test series in England, surpassing legends Sunil Gavaskar (1979), Virat Kohli (2018), and Rishabh Pant (2025), who each had five. Jadeja’s latest came with a 53 at The Oval.
Shubman Gill has lost all five tosses in the ongoing Test series against India while calling heads every time. It reminded everyone of a hilarious incident from six years ago when Faf du Plessis tried to change his side's fortunes after he couldn't spell toss on the 2019 tour of India.
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is set to visit India in December. If all goes to plan, the man might also end up playing a cricket matches against Indian legends - Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Here are the details