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.
Powered by Virat Kohli's stellar performance, RCB defeated the Gujarat Titans by five wickets and successfully claimed this title for the second consecutive time.
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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.
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With Rohit Sharma taking his 100th ODI catch for the Indian team, let us have a look at the top six players with the most outfield catches for India in ODI cricket. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli feature on the list.
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England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt slammed her fifth century in the Women's World Cup, the most in the tournament history, as the four-time champions continued their unbeaten run in the competition. Sciver-Brunt is the only women's player with five World Cup hundreds, but among men, there are a few-
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Over the years, there have been many batters who have left quite a mark on the fans in ODI cricket. Continuing on the same note, let us have a look at the top five captains with the best batting average in ODI cricket.