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.
BCCI is likely to revisit the pay structure of their central contract for the 2025-26 season. The board removed the A+ grade from its contract this time after several all-format players including Rohit and Kohli retired. However, Bumrah's pay is going down despite being an all-format player.
With the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) all set to kick off on March 28, let us have a look at the top five India batters with the most runs in the tournament's history.
With Sanju Samson winning the Player of the Tournament award after India won the T20 World Cup 2026, let us have a look at the last five Player of the Tournament award winners in T20 World Cup history. The likes of Virat Kohli, David Warner, Sam Curran, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sanju Samson feature.
India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to win the T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium. Fifties from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan powered India to 255 before bundling the Kiwis out for 159. Star cricketer Virat Kohli reacted to the phenomenal win.
India opener Sanju Samson notched up his third consecutive half-century today to score 89 runs in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. In the process, he also broke Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record of Virat Kohli in the mega event.
Sanju Samson smashed 89 off 46 balls in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, joining Virat Kohli and Shahid Afridi for scoring fifties in both semi-final and final. James Neesham later struck thrice to bring New Zealand back as India now look for a strong finish.
India are without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja in the T20 World Cup 2026 final after their T20I retirements in 2024. Ishan Kishan has replaced Kohli in the lineup, while Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav have been shuffled to maintain balance.
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan broke Virat Kohli's record for most runs for a batter in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. He wreaked havoc in the must-win clash against Sri Lanka, having scored a 32-ball half-century in Colombo.
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan remains confident ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 clash with England, downplaying Jofra Archer’s threat. Farhan also eyes Virat Kohli’s single-tournament run record but says team success, not personal stats, is his priority.
Sahibzada Farhan struck a 58-ball century against Namibia after a duck vs India, taking his tally to 220 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. He is now 100 short of Virat Kohli’s record for most runs in a single edition of the marquee tournament.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma make it a point to visit Premanand Maharaj for every special occasion. This time, they visited for their son Akaay's birthday and photos of them have surfaced.
Star batter Virat Kohli retired from T20Is after the World Cup win in 2024. Hence, he is no longer a part of the Indian team in the shortest format. After he retired, Suryakumar Yadav moved to number three, with Tilak Varma batting at number four.
India and Pakistan are all set to lock horns in game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2027. Ahead of the much-awaited clash, it is worth noting that this will be the first time that India will take the field against Pakistan without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup since 2009.
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and revealed that annual central contracts. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been moved down in Grade B from Grade A, whereas Shubman Gill has moved into Grade A.
Virat Kohli announced his T20I retirement after India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024. Kohli was a batting machine in the shortest international format, with his success speaking volumes in the T20 World Cups. However, a major Kohli record is now under threat.
A lot has been said about whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play the next ODI World Cup in 2027. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni has finally given his opinion on the same and made things clear from his perspective on the matter.
Virat Kohli is back on Instagram after a brief disappearance, and fans have welcomed him in familiar fashion. As the buzz settles, attention shifts to what he does best. Training hard, staying sharp, and setting standards. Here are seven gym videos that capture that mindset.
The Instagram account of ace Indian batter Virat Kohli has seemingly been deactivated; the reason behind the same remains unclear, which has prompted the fans to raise several questions about the same.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav is back in full flow with the bat and he already has a brilliant record as captain. Even as India are leading 3-0 vs New Zealand in T20Is, Surya has gone past Kohli and is next aiming Rohit Sharma's record in the shortest format of the game.
A security breach at the Indian team hotel in Indore saw a woman approach Rohit Sharma over her daughter’s critical medical condition, sparking concerns about player safety during international tours. She appealed for help from Rohit and Virat Kohli.