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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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LSG no match to RCB's all-round show as Bengaluru register comfortable five-wicket win
Cricket | Apr 15, 2026, 11:03 PM ISTRoyal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 147 runs, the Rajat Patidar-led side won the match with 29 balls remaining. Following the win, RCB moved to the top of the points table.
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Is Virat Kohli playing today's IPL 2026 clash for RCB against LSG at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium?
Cricket | Apr 15, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTVirat Kohli had picked up an ankle issue during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 clash against the Mumbai Indians, forcing him to stay off the field during his team's bowling innings. Kohli was seen hitting the nets in a practice session on the eve of the clash against the LSG.
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RCB vs LSG: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 23
Cricket | Apr 15, 2026, 12:08 PM ISTRCB and LSG are set to face each other today in the 23rd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Ahead of the clash, let us have a look at the player battles to watch out for in this encounter:
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Virat Kohli injury update: Will RCB talisman play in IPL 2026 clash against LSG in Bengaluru?
Cricket | Apr 14, 2026, 10:11 PM ISTVirat Kohli left the field in the second innings of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash against the Mumbai Indians on April 12 due to an ankle injury. Kohli made a 38-ball 50 while batting first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Here is the latest update on Kohli ahead of the LSG clash.
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Virat Kohli injury update: RCB skipper Rajat Patidar opens up on star batter's recovery
Cricket | Apr 13, 2026, 01:51 PM ISTRCB opener Virat Kohli walked off the field during the Mumbai Indians' chase on Sunday and many were worried about the star player. However, their skipper Rajat Patidar has now given an update on Kohli's injury as RCB gear up to face LSG on Wednesday at home.
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Concern for RCB and MI as Kohli, Rohit walk off during Wankhede clash, check what happened
Cricket | Apr 12, 2026, 11:05 PM ISTRoyal Challengers Bengaluru put up a daunting total of 240/3 in their IPL 2026 clash against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Meanwhile, there were concerns for the fans as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma walked off the field mid-way during the clash.
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Virat Kohli achieves history against Mumbai Indians, becomes first to create major record
Cricket | Apr 12, 2026, 09:17 PM ISTVirat Kohli smashed a half-century as he anchored the innings for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their clash against the Mumbai Indians. Kohli achieved a major record during the knock, becoming the first batter to reach a big milestone.
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Virat Kohli partners with Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water to redefine success beyond milestones
Brand Content | Apr 12, 2026, 08:39 PM ISTIn a world obsessed with arrival, a high-energy campaign spotlighting a new definition of progress - the courage to keep evolving.
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MI vs RCB: What is Virat Kohli's record against MI in IPL?
Cricket | Apr 12, 2026, 12:09 PM ISTMumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to take on each other in game 20 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. AHead of the game, let us have a look at how Virat Kohli has fared against MI in the tournament.
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Babar Azam loses cool after comparison with Virat Kohli, slams reporter for questioning his ability
Cricket | Apr 09, 2026, 12:30 PM ISTBabar Azam scored 43 runs for Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday in the PSL clash against Hyderabad Kingsmen but couldn't finish the game in the 146-run chase. When questioned about the same while comparing with Virat Kohli, Babar lost his cool in the post-match press conference.
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Virat Kohli set to join likes of Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma in elite list ahead of clash against RR
Cricket | Apr 09, 2026, 09:18 AM ISTAce Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli is all set to achieve a major milestone and is on track to complete 300 sixes in the IPL (Indian Premier League). He just needs three sixes to achieve the milestone.
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Anushka Sharma lauds Ranveer Singh's act in Dhurandhar: The Revenge; Aditya Dhar responds
Entertainment | Apr 07, 2026, 08:08 AM ISTNot only Virat Kohli, but his wife and actress Anushka Sharma watched Dhurandhar: The Revenge and shared her experience and heaped praise upon both Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh.
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Dhurandhar 2: Virat Kohli reviews Ranveer Singh's sequel, calls him 'genius,' Aditya Dhar reacts
Entertainment | Apr 07, 2026, 08:12 AM ISTDhurandhar 2 has been the talk of the town ever since its release. The movie is receiving an immense amount of love from the audience. Amidst this, cricketer Virat Kohli has also heaped lavish praise on the film.
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Virat Kohli on brink of achieving IPL immortality, set to achieve huge record
Cricket | Apr 05, 2026, 04:13 PM ISTIndian legend Virat Kohli has been one of the most successful players in the Indian Premier League. The RCB icon is on the verge of achieving a huge IPL record this season as he looks to keep his form on track.
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RCB vs CSK: What is Virat Kohli's record against Chennai in IPL?
Cricket | Apr 05, 2026, 12:38 PM ISTWith Royal Challengers Bengaluru all set to take on Chennai Super Kings in game 11 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026, let us have a look at how star batter Virat Kohli has fared against the five-time champions.
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Sameer Rizvi joins Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag in elite IPL club after stellar outing against MI
Cricket | Apr 04, 2026, 09:02 PM ISTSameer Rizvi smashed 90 off 51 balls to guide Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley Stadium. He has joined the likes of Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag, among others, in an elite list after his knock.
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Rohit Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli in elite list after stellar knock against Kolkata Knight Riders
Cricket | Mar 30, 2026, 07:04 AM ISTMumbai Indians registered a comfortable victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in game 2 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Veteran batter Rohit Sharma put in a brilliant performance and surpassed Virat Kohli in an elite record.
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Virat Kohli creates all-time IPL record after stellar knock in record chase against SRH
Cricket | Mar 29, 2026, 04:49 PM ISTVirat Kohli helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru gun down 202 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener. Kohli scored a whirlwind and unbeaten 69 and etched his name into the history books with a stellar show in Bengaluru.
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'I find him quite bizarre': R Ashwin gives his take on Virat Kohli's knock against SRH
Cricket | Mar 29, 2026, 01:46 PM ISTFormer India international Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about the performance of Virat Kohli in the season opener of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 as RCB made quick work of SRH in the clash.
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'He is at his peak': RCB skipper hails ace batter Virat Kohli after thumping victory over SRH
Cricket | Mar 29, 2026, 09:30 AM ISTRCB skipper Rajat Patidar hailed Virat Kohli after the star batter put in an exceptional performance in the season opener of the ongoing IPL. RCB took on SRH in the first game and managed to register a six-wicket win.