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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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Top 5 leading run-scorers of IPL 2026
Sports | May 14, 2026, 01:50 PM ISTIPL 2026 has been a batter's dominant show so far. This season, KL Rahul became the first Indian to score over 150 runs, while Virat Kohli registered his record-breaking 9th ton. Meanwhile, Abhishek batters at a strike rate of over 200. Check the top 5 run-scorers of the season so far.
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'Hard to replace Varun' - KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar reflects after defeat to RCB in IPL 2026
Cricket | May 14, 2026, 11:33 AM ISTKKR head coach Abhishek Nayar admitted the team missed Varun Chakravarthy after the defeat to RCB in IPL 2026. He also reflected on the costly dropped catch of Virat Kohli, whose century guided Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata.
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Manish Pandey's one-hand blinder leaves Virat Kohli, Tim David stunned in IPL 2026 | WATCH
Cricket | May 14, 2026, 07:52 AM ISTManish Pandey stunned everyone in Raipur with a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Tim David during KKR’s clash against RCB in IPL 2026. The effort left Virat Kohli, David and commentators speechless. Bengaluru still won by six wickets and moved to the top of the table.
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Virat Kohli matches Rohit Sharma in legendary IPL record list with century vs KKR in Raipur
Cricket | May 14, 2026, 06:19 AM ISTVirat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 105 off 60 against KKR in Raipur, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win vs KKR. The century helped Kohli equal Rohit Sharma’s tally of most Player of the Match awards by an Indian in IPL. RCB, in the meantime, move to the top of the table.
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Virat Kohli's century guides RCB home in record chase against KKR, takes team to top of points table
Cricket | May 14, 2026, 01:17 AM ISTVirat Kohli put up a batting masterclass to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru home in their IPL 2026 clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. Kohli helped RCB chase down a record 193 against the KKR.
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Virat Kohli creates history, becomes first Indian to 14000 T20 runs during RCB vs KKR clash
Cricket | May 13, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTVirat Kohli etched his name into the history books as he completed his 14000 runs in T20 cricket during the RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 clash at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. Kohli became the first Indian to get to the mark.
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Virat Kohli celebrates scoring first run against KKR like milestone after twin ducks | WATCH
Cricket | May 13, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTVirat Kohli bagged back-to-back ducks against the Lucknow Super Giants and the Mumbai Indians. He celebrated his first run against the Kolkata Knight Riders bit like a milestone. RCB were asked to chase 193 in Raipur.
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Virat Kohli downs MS Dhoni's historic IPL record with milestone appearance in RCB vs KKR clash
Cricket | May 13, 2026, 10:00 PM ISTVirat Kohli achieved a huge IPL record with his appearance in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli has shattered a historic MS Dhoni record in the clash at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.
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Not Virat Kohli or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, South Africa great picks 25-year-old to win orange cap
Cricket | May 13, 2026, 04:39 PM ISTVaibhav Sooryavanshi has set the Indian Premier League 2026 on fire with his impressive performances. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is not much behind the RR prodigy despite his twin ducks. However, ex-South Africa cricketer has predicted a different Orange Cap winner.
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Virat Kohli climbs up on unwanted golden duck record after latest first-ball nought in against MI
Cricket | May 10, 2026, 11:04 PM ISTVirat Kohli was dismissed by Deepak Chahar for a golden duck during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 clash against the Mumbai Indians in Raipur. Kohli was dismissed for a two-ball duck in the previous match against the Lucknow Super Giants.
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Former India cricketer reflects on Virat Kohli's dismissal after loss against LSG
Cricket | May 08, 2026, 11:06 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Murali Kartik came forward and talked about the dismissal of ace batter Virat Kohli as Lucknow Super Giants defeated his side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the 50th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026.
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Virat Kohli's animated reaction goes viral after Rajat Patidar's dismissal invites controversy vs GT
Cricket | Apr 30, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTVirat Kohli reacted animatedly after Rajat Patidar’s controversial dismissal against Gujarat Titans. Despite replays suggesting the ball might have touched the turf during Jason Holder’s dive, the third umpire ruled it out, leaving RCB’s dugout fuming.
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Virat Kohli inches away from major Chris Gayle world record as RCB gear up for GT clash in IPL 2026
Cricket | Apr 29, 2026, 11:05 PM ISTVirat Kohli is on the brink of a massive T20 World record as he looks to continue his stellar run in the Indian Premier League 2026. Kohli's RCB will be up against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Top 5 run-scorers of IPL 2026 so far
Sports | Apr 29, 2026, 05:07 PM ISTWith the ongoing edition of the IPL 2026 reaching its halfway mark, here is the list of top 5 highest run-scorers of the season so far.
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Virat Kohli inaugurates new West Delhi Cricket Academy branch at DPS RK Puram | Watch
Cricket | Apr 28, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTAce India batter Virat Kohli was present at DPS RK Puram as he inaugurated a new branch of the West Delhi Cricket Academy. It is worth noting that the 37-year-old was present with his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma at the venue.
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Virat Kohli becomes first player to breach elusive IPL record as RCB mow down DC in Delhi
Cricket | Apr 27, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTVirat Kohli etched his name into the history books as he became the first-ever player to reach 9000 runs in the Indian Premier League. Coming into the clash against the Delhi Capitals, Kohli needed only 11 runs to breach the mark.
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Virat Kohli inches away from IPL immortality as RCB gear up for DC clash at Kotla
Cricket | Apr 27, 2026, 04:02 PM ISTVirat Kohli is on the verge of a major IPL record as the batting run-machine looks to take the Delhi Capitals' bowlers on in his team's upcoming clash in the Indian Premier League 2026. Kohli has been a star performer for RCB this year, as has been the case innumerable times.
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Shubman Gill highlights factors, including dropped catch of Virat Kohli, behind Gujarat's defeat
Cricket | Apr 25, 2026, 09:05 AM ISTGujarat Titans fell short defending 206 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Virat Kohli capitalised on an early dropped chance to score 81. Shubman Gill cited inconsistent bowling and a late batting slowdown as key factors in the defeat.
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Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to register major feat in IPL
Cricket | Apr 24, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTVirat Kohli struck a superb 81 off 44 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in IPL 2026 at Chinnaswamy. He became the first player to 800 IPL fours and third to 300 sixes. A 117-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal (55) sealed the 206 chase.
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Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal ruin Sai Sudharsan's party as RCB register commanding win over Gujarat
Cricket | Apr 24, 2026, 11:00 PM ISTRCB chased down 205 to beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in IPL 2026, riding on a 117-run stand between Virat Kohli, who made 81 and Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 55. Sai Sudharsan’s 57-ball century went in vain as Gujarat remained seventh on the table. RCB moved to second, behind Punjab.