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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Height: 1.75 m DOB: 5 November 1988

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.

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Virat-Anushka or Deepika-Ranveer, who had the most expensive wedding in Bollywood?

Mar 01, 2024, 06:11 PM IST

Celebs love to spend hefty amounts on their dreamy weddings and their grandeur. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma's marriage is the most expensive wedding in the history of Bollywood marriages.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

'Even if you're Rohit or Kohli...': 1983 World Cup winner emphasises domestic cricket's importance

Cricket | Feb 29, 2024, 05:50 PM IST

A 1983 World Cup winner has emphasized on the importance of domestic cricket. He opened on BCCI's decision to not consider Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer for the BCCI annual contracts stating that even the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play domestic cricket.

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Virat Kohli spotted with daughter Vamika in London - pic goes viral

Trending | Feb 27, 2024, 11:20 AM IST

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, who is in London for the birth of his second child, has been spotted in the England capital by fans a few times in the last week. Kohli, who missed the England Test series, became a father for the second time after his wife Anushka Sharma gave birth to their son Akaay.

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Virat Kohli gives his first reaction after Team India achieves phenomal Test series win vs England

Cricket | Feb 26, 2024, 03:00 PM IST

Former India captain Virat Kohli gave his first reaction after Rohit Sharma and Co. sealed the five-match Test series against England 3-1 in Ranchi with a game left. Kohli pulled out of the whole series due to personal reasons. Kohli became a father for the second time.

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Babar Azam completes 10000 runs in T20 cricket, becomes fastest to milestone

Cricket | Feb 21, 2024, 03:08 PM IST

Babar Azam needed only six runs to reach the monumental landmark and he did it while playing for Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). With this achievement, Babar has also gone past the likes of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli in the shortest format.

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Decoding meaning of Akaay: Name of Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli's baby boy

Feb 21, 2024, 12:17 PM IST

Soon after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma announced the birth of their second child, social media went berserk around the word 'Akaay' and the unique name became one of the top trends on the internet. Check out the real meaning of Akaay.

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From Alia Bhatt to Sonam Kapoor, celebs pour in wishes for Virat-Anushka on birth of baby boy

Feb 21, 2024, 09:47 AM IST

Soon after the news Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcoming baby boy went viral, congratulations poured in for the celebrity couple from different corners.

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli blessed with baby boy

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli blessed with baby boy, couple names him 'Akaay' | Read note

Feb 21, 2024, 06:13 AM IST

Anushka shared a note on her Insta profile to announce the birth of her son. However, the couple has not shared the photo with their child.

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After Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli falls victim to deepfake as morphed video goes viral

Cricket | Feb 20, 2024, 06:41 PM IST

Virat Kohli's morphed video from an interview was used to spread a deepfake video in which the batter is seen promoting an online betting app. Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar fell victim to an AI-generated fake video.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes wishes Virat Kohli the best, wishes to see him back on field

Cricket | Feb 14, 2024, 04:53 PM IST

India cricketer Virat Kohli is missing the entire Test series against England due to personal reasons. Earlier, he had taken the emergency leave due to personal reasons for only the first two Tests but hasn't returned for the rest of the series. England skipper has opened up on his absence.

Virat Kohli is set to miss a full Test series for the first

'Even if he is one of the greatest players...': England great suggests India will not miss Kohli

Cricket | Feb 14, 2024, 04:22 PM IST

Team India will be without the services of their former captain Virat Kohli for the whole five-match Test series against England owing to personal reasons. While many reckon that Kohli's absence is a body blow for India, it's not according to former cricketer-turner-commentator David Lloyd.

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'I cannot forget that game...': Mohammad Nawaz recalls Virat Kohli's heroics at MCG in T20 World Cup

Cricket | Feb 13, 2024, 12:48 PM IST

Whenever arch-rivals India and Pakistan face each other, there is a lot of pressure on the players and if the match goes down the wire, the repercussions of a loss in either of the nations is massive. Mohammad Nawaz knows it better than anyone else for conceding 12 runs in last over of innings.

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Stuart Broad reacts to Virat Kohli missing the entire Test series against England

Cricket | Feb 12, 2024, 06:00 PM IST

Virat Kohli is set to miss the last three Test matches of the five-match series against England due to personal reasons. He didn't feature in the first two games either and that created a big hole in the middle-order for India. Meanwhile, Stuart Broad has reacted on his absence from the Indian team.

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David Warner on cusp of joining elite list featuring Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in T20Is

Cricket | Feb 12, 2024, 05:11 PM IST

After a horrible stint with the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20, David Warner returned to form for Australia slamming 70 and 22 runs in the first two matches. He is now very close to a special personal milestone in the shortest format and has every chance of achieving it in third T20I vs West Indies.

AB de Villiers, Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli

'I apologise to Kohli family': AB de Villiers takes U-turn on his 'second child on the way' remarks

Cricket | Feb 10, 2024, 09:47 PM IST

"I shared information that was not confirmed at all so. I am begging everyone out there to respect him and his family and his private time. Hopefully, we will see Virat back, happy and scoring runs," de Villiers said in his latest YouTube video on Sunday.

Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli's unavailability for England series brings end to long-standing streak

Cricket | Feb 10, 2024, 01:26 PM IST

Virat Kohli is one of the premier batters in the Indian Test side. He was the leading run-getter for Team India in the away series against South Africa. Virat was the second-leading run-scorer overall in the series with 172 runs behind Dean Elgar.

David Warner

David Warner emulates Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor in unique cricket achievement

Cricket | Feb 09, 2024, 05:31 PM IST

After announcing his retirement from Tests and ODIs, the veteran Australian opener returned to T20Is by smashing a sensational fifty against West Indies in the first T20 match and achieved a major record at Bellerive Oval at Hobart.

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'Kohli's absence a big blow for world cricket': Nasser says as Virat remains doubtful for ENG series

Cricket | Feb 08, 2024, 08:47 PM IST

Virat Kohli has missed out on the first two Tests of the ongoing India vs England Test series due to personal reasons. He is likely to miss the next two as well with doubts remain over his participation in the fifth Test as well.

KL Rahul, Virat Kohli

Kohli set to miss third and fourth Tests vs England, injured players in running to return | REPORT

Cricket | Feb 07, 2024, 08:31 PM IST

Virat Kohli has missed the first two Tests of the ongoing series against England. He is reportedly set to miss a few more now. India take on England for the third Test on 15th February.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli

Second child on the way: AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli's absence from crucial England Tests

Cricket | Feb 04, 2024, 06:15 AM IST

'Virat's second child is on the way. It's family time and things are important to him. If you are not true and genuine to yourself, you lose track of what you are here for. I think most people's priority is family. You can't judge Virat for that," de Villiers said.

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