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.
Mitchell Starc was on song in his first spell as Australia got off to a sensational start in the Ashes, after losing the toss. Starc ran riot with the new ball, taking three wickets as England were reduced to 39/3, losing both openers and Joe Root in the first hour itself.
Shai Hope led from the front for the West Indies in the second ODI against New Zealand to notch up his 19th century in the format. In the process, he also equalled Virat Kohli's stunning record in ODIs and has Sachin Tendulkar on his radar next.
Virat Kohli has benefited from Babar Azam's failure in the ODIs played against South Africa and Sri Lanka over the last week. In the latest ICC ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma has retained the top spot while Kohli has also jumped up despite not playing.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might have to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy which is scheduled to start from December 24. BCCI has reportedly made it to clear to the star duo that they will have to play domestic cricket to play for India in the near future.
Star India women's cricketer Sneh Rana recently came forward and heaped massive praise on batter Virat Kohli for her performances, and opened up on his emotional IPL winning campaign with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
With some exceptional players having put in some brilliant performances for the Indian team over the years, let us have a look at the top five India players with the most Player of the Match awards for the side.
BCCI announced the India A squad for the three-match series against South Africa A, led by Tilak Varma. Notably, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent, sparking speculation about their future, while Ishan Kishan and other youngsters make the squad.
Abhishek Sharma has been in amazing form in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. He has so far scored 112 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 167.16 and is also on the cusp of breaking Virat Kohli's all-time record for India in the shortest format of the game.
It's Virat Kohli's birthday. One of the all-time greats, Kohli is celebrating his 38th birthday as the legend turned 37. Still going strong in ODIs, Kohli has yet to give a lot to the Indian team, and the right-hander has a few rare records and milestones in his name, which could last a lifetime-
Every hairstyle tells a story, from his fearless fades to that clean buzz cut that screams confidence. On his birthday, we look back at Virat Kohli’s best hair moments that inspired millions of fans (and barbers!) across India.
With team India putting in a good showing against Australia in the ongoing T20I series, let us have a look at the players with the most T20I runs for India at number three. The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Suresh Raina, and Virat Kohli feature on the list.
Virat Kohli and other Indian players react to Indian Women's cricket team's maiden World Cup triumph in the final, beating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India scored 298 runs after losing the toss and then skittled South Africa to just 246 runs to win the match.
Abhishek Sharma is just nine runs away from breaking Shikhar Dhawan’s record for most runs by an Indian opener in a year. Despite his 68 in the second T20I, India lost to Australia, who chased 126 easily to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
India chased 339 to beat Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final, their highest ODI chase. Jemimah Rodrigues hit 127*, earning praise from Virat Kohli. India now face South Africa in the final, eyeing their maiden World Cup title.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli now feature in only ODIs after having retired from Tests and T20Is. The two put up a match-winning partnership during India's third ODI against Australia in Sydney.
Suryakumar Yadav is currently running short of runs but is eyeing some major milestones during India's T20I series against Australia. The five-match series kicks off on October 29 in Canberra.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the two senior pros, rolled back the clock in Sydney, stitching an unbeaten partnership of 168 runs to take India home in a run-chase. However, since the duo is active just in the ODIs, there appearances at the highest level will be limited for India.
The duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was formidable against Australia in the third ODI of the series, building a solid partnership; the veteran batters equaled a tally of the former India greats Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli starred in India’s nine-wicket win over Australia in the final ODI, but signs of rust remain. Discussions on playing domestic cricket may follow to keep them match-ready ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bid an emotional farewell to Australia with a 168-run stand in Sydney, leading India to a nine-wicket win. The duo thanked fans for their support and hinted at continuing their journey toward the 2027 ODI World Cup.