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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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6 Indian batters to be dismissed on 99 in ODI cricket
Sports | Aug 11, 2025, 04:47 PM ISTFor 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:
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Virat Kohli's 5 world records that will never be broken in ODIs
Sports | Aug 11, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTVirat 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
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No rushed decisions on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's ODI Future, confirms BCCI source
Cricket | Aug 10, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTThe 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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Most catches for India in ODIs
Sports | Aug 09, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTCheck out the list of cricketers with the most catches for India in ODI cricket. Virat Kohli tops the list, which also features legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.
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Akash Deep reveals MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli's advice to him after successful England tour
Cricket | Aug 09, 2025, 11:21 PM ISTAkash 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.
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Joe Root's red-hot Test form leaves Kane Williamson in awe as 'Fab Four' era evolves
Cricket | Aug 08, 2025, 05:34 PM ISTJoe 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.
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Virat Kohli's latest picture in UK sparks ODI retirement speculations among netizens
Cricket | Aug 08, 2025, 02:41 PM ISTVirat 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.
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BCCI set to have honest, professional conversations with Rohit, Kohli about their ODI future: Report
Cricket | Aug 06, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTThe 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.
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Ravindra Jadeja breaks Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli's legendary record in England
Cricket | Aug 02, 2025, 10:49 PM ISTRavindra 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.
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When Faf du Plessis brought Bavuma as proxy after a series of lost tosses against Kohli-led India
Cricket | Aug 01, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTShubman 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.
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Lionel Messi to play cricket match against Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at Wankhede? Know details
Cricket | Aug 01, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTArgentina 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
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India players with most runs in World Test Championship history
Sports | Aug 01, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTWith India performing well with the bat in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England, let us have a look at the Indian players with the most runs for the side in the history of the World Test Championship.
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ENG vs IND: Shubman Gill leaves Virat Kohli behind on the WTC runs leaderboard at Oval
Cricket | Aug 01, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTShubman Gill scored 21 runs in the first innings at the Oval before getting run out, unfortunately. Owing to Karun Nair's half-century after nine years in Tests, India ended the day on a high, but they need to bat for as long as possible on Day 2.
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Most runs by Indian captain in a Test series
Sports | Jul 31, 2025, 11:14 PM ISTShubman Gill surpassed legendary Sunil Gavaskar on the list of most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series. He achieved the feat in the five-match Test series against England. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli features thrice on the list.
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Fastest to 3000 runs in T20Is, 1 Indian and 2 Pakistan batters in list
Sports | Jul 31, 2025, 06:45 PM ISTConsistency is not expected from the batters in the shortest format of the game as strike-rate is important. But there are a few batters in the history of T20Is who have been extremely consistent and have scored a lot of runs at a decent strike rate.
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Most runs scored in India vs England Test in history
Sports | Jul 29, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTCheck out the list of players with the most runs in India vs England Test in history. Star England batter Joe Root tops the list.
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Ex-India batter was set to take over RCB's captaincy in 2019: Kohli's former teammate spills beans
Cricket | Jul 29, 2025, 12:19 AM ISTVirat Kohli was the longest-serving captain for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from 2013 to 2021. However, Kohli got to win the IPL only after he left the captaincy and had to wait 18 years for it.
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Players with most runs in SENA Test series while batting at 6 or lower
Sports | Jul 28, 2025, 08:25 PM ISTWith Ravindra Jadeja putting in an excellent performance in the Manchester clash of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at the top five players with the most runs in SENA Test series while batting at number six or lower.
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Players with highest T20I average while chasing
Sports | Jul 27, 2025, 01:53 PM ISTWith Cameron Green playing an excellent knock against the West Indies in the fourth T20I of the five-game series, let us have a look at the top 5 players from full member nations with the highest T20I average while run chasing.
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Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's all-time record during ENG vs IND 4th Test
Cricket | Jul 26, 2025, 10:04 PM ISTShubman Gill broke a Virat Kohli record during the second innings of the fourth Test against England. Gill had a spectacular time in the first two Test matches; however, his form took a dip following those two games.