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Who is Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli

About Virat Kohli

Who is Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer who currently represents India in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and is a former captain across all formats of the game. A right-handed batsman and an occasional medium pace bowler, Kohli is widely regarded as one of the finest batters in cricket history. Nicknamed the King, Chase Master, and Run Machine, he is celebrated for his consistency, numerous records, and his leadership that often led India to victory.

He holds the record for the most runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and ranks third in

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Here's why fans will not be able to watch Kohli's return to Chinnaswamy

The decision comes against the backdrop of the June 4 stampede outside the stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebrations, an incident that claimed 11 lives

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 5:22 PM IST

Cricket in 2025: A year of transitions, retirements and rule changes

While many players ended their respective careers this year, ICC also made some significant rule changes in the game that will have an impact for years to come now.

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

Virat Kohli sweats it out in nets ahead of 2025-26 Vijay Hazare campaign

Kohli has confirmed his availability for Delhi's first two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, handing the side a timely boost at the start of its campaign

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 10:42 AM IST

IPL 2026: Check Royal Challengers Bengaluru's full squad, players' salary

Their first signing at the mini-auction was all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, whom they acquired for ₹7 crore.

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 9:57 PM IST

Chinnaswamy set to host matches again after government issues clearance

The clearance also means fans are likely to see Virat Kohli return to action at his home ground and strengthen the prospects of RCB playing IPL matches at Chinnaswamy again

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 1:40 PM IST

Agilitas Sports buys Virat Kohli's One8; cricketer joins as investor

The former Puma-licensed label One8 is now a fully-owned standalone brand under Agilitas Sports, with Kohli as investor; global rollout planned starting with the US.

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 11:28 PM IST

Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar visit Simhachalam Temple in Vizag to pray

Team India defeated South Africa by nine wickets, sealing the series 2-1 with a dominant win in the final match in Vizag

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Updated On : 07 Dec 2025 | 10:19 PM IST

Ranchi was special: Virat Kohli picks his best knock after series win vs SA

Kohli admitted that the Ranchi hundred held deeper meaning, especially since he had not played competitive cricket since the Australia tour.

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2025 | 9:47 PM IST

Harbhajan: Unfair that people with little success judge Rohit-Kohli future

The 38-year-old Rohit and the 37-year-old Kohli only play the ODI format now, and there has been intense speculation on whether they would be able to continue till the World Cup in South Africa

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 8:46 PM IST

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd ODI: Markram-Breetzke help SA level series 1-1 in Raipur

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli's century goes in vain as the series will now be decided in the third ODI at Visakhapatnam

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli slams back-to-back tons, brings up 53rd ODI century

Kohli produced a masterclass under pressure, steadying the innings after early wickets and ensuring India stayed on track for a big total.

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 5:26 PM IST

Virat Kohli set to return to Vijay Hazare Trophy after 16 years: Report

Kohli last appeared in a domestic 50-over match for Delhi in the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy in September 2013, while his previous Vijay Hazare Trophy outing dates back to the 2009-10 season.

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 10:24 PM IST

Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar hails Virat Kohli as the 'ODI G.O.A.T'

Kohli on Sunday brought up his 52nd ODI century, amassing 135 off 120 balls to help India post 349 for 8 against South Africa in the first ODI.

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 12:18 PM IST

Virat and Rohit make rivals look silly; great to watch them: KL Rahul

The Bengaluru man also lauded Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav for keeping their nerves in a high-scoring match.

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 12:11 PM IST

Never believed in over-preparation; my game is all mental: Virat Kohli

For Virat Kohli, the mental aspect of batsmanship visualising game situations, feeling intense and sharp at the same time holds more value than over-preparation which has never been his philosophy.

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 12:01 PM IST

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 1st ODI: Virat-Kuldeep shine as IND beat SA to go 1-0 up in series

Rohit broke Afridi's record of most ODI sixes in his 57-run innings before Kohli scored his record 52nd ODI ton to help India secure the series lead

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

Kohli breaks Sachin's record of most centuries by a batter in single format

Kohli is now 17 centuries away from Sachin's record of 100 international centuries

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 8:10 PM IST

Rohit-Kohli shine bright, record 20th 100-run partnership in ODI cricket

The Rohit-Kohli combination has accumulated over 5,400 partnership runs, ranking second on the all-time list of ODI partnerships by runs, behind Tendulkar and Ganguly's monumental 8,227 runs.

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2025 | 3:21 PM IST

Kohli's strike-rotation ability will be crucial in the ODI series: KL Rahul

Rahul candidly stated that India's struggles against spin have become a recurring concern, especially in home conditions where they traditionally thrived

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2025 | 6:23 PM IST

If they can put in hard work, Rohit-Kohli can surely play 2027 WC: Morkel

Morkel said that Rohit and Kohli's vast experience in high-pressure tournaments is something India cannot easily replace

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 7:12 PM IST