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Who is Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli

About Virat Kohli

Who is Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and a former captain of the Indian cricket team. He is considered amongst the highest level of sportsmen in the country. He plays as a right-handed batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
 
He is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time and holds the records for scoring the most runs in T20 internationals and in the IPL. He has performed really well for India in ICC T20 World Cup events.
 
In 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named him the 'male cricketer of the decade'.
 
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Latest Updates on Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli planning to settle in London, says childhood coach Rajkumar

Currently, Kohli is with the Indian cricket team in Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 12:21 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Watch Virat Kohli gets angry at Melbourne airport; here's why

According to reports from Australia's Channel 7, Kohli seemed visibly upset by the presence of cameras aimed at his family, particularly his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma.

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:34 PM IST

'With my kids I need some ', Virat Kohli loses control at Melbourne airport

Virat Kohli was involved in a heated discussion with Australian media at the Melbourne Airport ahead of the boxing day test. He was unhappy with the cameraman filming his children

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 12:03 PM IST

Heartbreaks and triumphs: Top 5 moments for Team India in cricket in 2024

From a historic T20 World Cup win to being clean-swept at home by New Zealand, these were the highlights of the Indian men's cricket team in 2024

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 2:22 PM IST

R Ashwin retires!! Kohli's emotional hug goes viral on social media

The visuals from the dressing room saw Virat Kohli having a deep conversation with the spinner and then went on to hug him in what seemed to be an emotional moment between the two.

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 12:34 PM IST

Gavaskar's advice is welcome but hope he suggests others too: Kohli's coach

To be fair, Gavaskar, first ever to score 10,000 Test runs and 34 hundreds, has not singled out Kohli but had spoken in detail about players also during his commentary stint.

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 5:58 AM IST

India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 3rd Test Day 3: Play called off due to rain; IND 51/4

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 3 BRISBANE WEATHER UPDATES: Day 4 is also expected to experience some rain with a 29% chance of a thunderstorm as well.

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 1:05 PM IST

India vs Australia 3rd Test playing 11, live timing, IND vs AUS streaming

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Playing 11: Ravindra Jadeja replaced R Ashwin in India's Playing 11 while Akash Deep came in for Harshit Rana.

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 6:49 AM IST

India vs Australia 3rd Test Playing 11: What changes could both teams make?

India Playing 11 prediction for 3rd Test vs Australia: Akash Deep comes in for Harshit Rana. Ashwin could pave way for either Ravindra Jadeja or Washington Sundar

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 3:27 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Manjrekar blames Virat's weakness outside off for average dip

Kohli, who struck a hundred in the series opener of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth to break a prolonged century drought in the game's traditional format was out cheaply for 7 on day 1 of 2nd Test

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 3:27 PM IST

Kohli to Iyer: Top 5 highest run-getters for Team India in pink-ball Tests

Rohit Sharma follows closely with 173 runs in three matches, averaging 43.25. Known for his aggressive approach

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 9:15 AM IST

India vs Australia 2nd Test playing 11, live timing, IND vs AUS streaming

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Playing 11: Captain Rohit replaced Devdutt Padikkal while Dhruv Jurel made way for Shubman Gill in the India's Playing 11. Ashwin comes in for Sundar.

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 9:07 AM IST

Trust your game like Kohli to turn things around: Ponting to Aussie batters

Labuschagne was all at sea against Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian pacers in the opening Test at Perth, which the Aussies lost by a whopping 295-run margin, making a 52-ball 2 and 3.

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2024 | 4:19 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Allan Border claims Australia allowed Kohli to get 100 in Perth

Kohli, who had not scored a Test century in 18 months, roared back to form with an unbeaten 100 in the second innings as India secured a thumping 295-run victory over the hosts

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 8:51 PM IST

Gavaskar credits Virat Kohli's stance adjustment for success in Perth

Kohli silenced his detractors by scoring his 30th Test ton in the first Test at Perth. It was his first hundred after the 121 against the West Indies at Port of Spain in July 2023.

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Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 1:43 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Team needs Kohli more than he needs the team: Jasprit Bumrah

Virat Kohli, on day four of the Perth Test, scored a brilliant 100 not out off just 143 balls to bring up his 81st international and 30th Test century, helping India put a massive total on the board

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 12:16 PM IST

RCB's most costly player, full list of players bought in IPL 2025 auction

Check Royal Challengers Bengaluru's full squad, players' salary, most expensive player, list of retained players ahead of IPL 2025 here

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 10:44 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Kohli's brilliance left us helpless, says Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood bowled 21 of the 84 overs sent down by Australian quicks, who got only four wickets, giving away 290 runs

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 7:19 AM IST

Kohli's masterclass sets up series, worries Australia: Ravi Shastri

Kohli brought all his technical expertise into play to score the 30th hundred on the third day of the first Test against Australia

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 7:10 AM IST

Hobbs to Kohli: Full list of visiting batters with most Test tons in AUS

Virat Kohli became the first Asian batter to score seven centuries in Australia

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Updated On : 24 Nov 2024 | 6:15 PM IST