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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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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.
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Indian captains with most Test wins at Home
Sports | Oct 06, 2025, 01:04 PM ISTWith the Indian team registering a brilliant win in the first test of the ongoing two-game series against the West Indies, let us have a look at the top five Indian captains with the most test wins on home soil.
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Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni: Who is the best ODI captain? Check stats here
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 07:12 PM ISTRohit Sharma has been replaced as India's ODI captain by Shubman Gill ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. Rohit famously led India to the Champions Trophy 2025 win. Here is a captaincy record comparison of Rohit, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.
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Why was Rohit Sharma replaced as ODI captain with Shubman Gill? Revealed
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTRohit Sharma has been removed as the ODI captain ahead of India's white-ball series against Australia Down Under. Shubman Gill is India's new ODI skipper, with Shreyas Iyer named his deputy. Know why Rohit was removed from the ODI captaincy with Gill taking over.
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Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as captain in India's ODI squad for Australia series
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 03:09 PM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward and announced the Indian team's squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. Star batter Shubman Gill was announced as the new ODI captain for the Men in Blue, replacing Rohit Sharma in the role.
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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma set to play Australia ODI series as squad to be announced soon: Report
Cricket | Oct 03, 2025, 09:29 PM ISTRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played for India during the Champions Trophy 2025 and have retired from Tests and T20Is. With India scheduled to tour Australia, both stalwarts are set to be included in the ODI team.
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Players to score a century in Asia Cup T20, Nissanka joins elite list
Sports | Sep 27, 2025, 11:23 AM ISTSri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka slammed an impressive 107 off just 58 balls against India on Friday in the Asia Cup T20 clash in the Super Fours, as he became only the third batter in the tournament history to go past the three-figure mark.
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Nissanka shatters Virat Kohli's Asia Cup record with a scintillating maiden T20I ton against India
Cricket | Sep 27, 2025, 10:02 AM ISTSri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka slammed his maiden T20I century on Friday against India as the Islanders gave the Men in Blue a genuine scare, taking the dead rubber of the ongoing Asia Cup to the Super Over. However, the unbeaten Indian team prevailed in the one-over eliminator.
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Abhishek Sharma breaks T20 Asia Cup record, leaves behind Virat Kohli, Mohammad Rizwan
Cricket | Sep 26, 2025, 08:46 PM ISTAbhishek Sharma broke Mohammad Rizwan’s record for most runs in a single T20 Asia Cup edition, surpassing 281 runs with a six off Dushmantha Chameera. The 25-year-old has scored consecutive fifties vs Pakistan and Bangladesh and is in sensational form.
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Can Abhishek Sharma break Virat Kohli's legendary feat against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025?
Cricket | Sep 25, 2025, 07:32 AM ISTAbhishek Sharma, currently the No. 1 T20I batter, scored consecutive fifties vs Pakistan and Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2025. With another against Sri Lanka, he could surpass Virat Kohli’s record of back-to-back fifties in the T20 Asia Cup.
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Abhishek Sharma becomes third India cricketer to record major feat in T20Is
Cricket | Sep 24, 2025, 03:57 PM ISTAbhishek Sharma becomes the third Indian to cross 900 T20I rating points after stellar Asia Cup 2025 form. With 907 points, he trails only Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli in the all-time list. He's now also in contention for India's ODI squad for the Australia series.
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Indian fans tease Haris Rauf with Virat Kohli chants in Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai: Watch
Cricket | Sep 22, 2025, 01:07 AM ISTIndian fans taunted Haris Rauf with Virat Kohli chants during Asia Cup 2025, rattling the pacer. India beat Pakistan by six wickets, powered by a 105-run opening stand from Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, extending their winning streak over Pakistan to seven matches.
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Indians with most T20I runs against Pakistan - only one active player features on the list
Sports | Sep 21, 2025, 10:34 AM ISTWIth India all set to take on Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, let us have a look at the top five run getters for the Men in Blue in the shortest format of the game. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli feature on the list.
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Fastest ODI century for India, Smriti Mandhana breaks Kohli's all-time record
Sports | Sep 21, 2025, 10:18 AM ISTIndian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slammed her 13th ODI century, the second-fastest ever in women's cricket in the format off just 50 balls, as the Women in Blue gave Australia a tough fight in their attempt to chase down 413 in the series decider in Delhi.
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Players with most T20I matches for India
Sports | Sep 19, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTIndia to play their 250th T20I against Oman on Friday, September 19. Check out the players with most matches for India in the shortest format of the game.
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Suryakumar Yadav closing on gap with Virat Kohli in T20I world record list
Cricket | Sep 16, 2025, 04:29 PM ISTIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav is in stellar form, playing a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. With that, he has closed the gap with Virat Kohli for most runs as a non-opener in T20I cricket history. The 35-year-old currently stands fifth.
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No Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma as BCCI announces India A squad for one-day series against Australia A
Cricket | Sep 14, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not been named in India A's squad for the white-ball series against Australia A. The BCCI announced two different squads for the three one-dayers against Australia A that will begin from September 30.
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'Speaks of his humility': Jemimah Rodrigues opens up on her conversation with Virat Kohli
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 02:47 PM ISTStar India women's batter Jemimah Rodrigues took centre stage and heaped praise on ace batter Virat Kohli, and revealed a conversation that she had with the legend at the NCA (National Cricket Academy) while undergoing rehab.
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Most international runs for India this decade
Sports | Sep 11, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTCheck out the list of Indian cricketers with most runs this decade. Virat Kohli leads the race, but Shubman Gill is expected to surpass him in the ongoing Asia Cup.
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Virat Kohli holds this illustrious record this decade despite form concerns; Shubman Gill to break
Cricket | Sep 11, 2025, 05:40 PM ISTVirat Kohli holds the record for the most runs by an Indian cricketer in this decade. The legendary cricketer made 6,155 runs across 173 innings. He was subjected to immense criticism over his form, but the numbers tell a different story.