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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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Latest Updates on Virat Kohli

IPL 2026: Kohli applauds Sooryavanshi for match winning knock vs RCB

After the match, Kohli signed the youngster's cap and left a simple but special message: "Dear Vaibhav, well done."

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

IPL 2026: SRH coach Vettori laments giving chances to Kohli, Devdutt

After raising 201 for 9 in the season-opener on Saturday, the Hyderabad side could not tackle the marauding Padikkal and Kohli, watching RCB romp home in just 15.4 overs

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

IPL 2026: Kohli walks the talk, energy bizarre at this age, says Ashwin

Returning to T20 cricket for the first time since last year's IPL final on June 3, Kohli showed no signs of rust, smashing his 28th IPL half-century (69 not out off 38 balls)

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

IPL 2026: No fixed attack policy, says Patidar; praises Kohli's after win

Patidar, who led from the front with 12-ball-31, called it a collective effort while singling out Kohli's chase-defining 38-ball-69 not out and debutant Jacob Duffy's impact with the new ball.

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

IPL 2026: Breaks ensured I stay mentally fresh and excited, says Kohli

Kohli, who made a 38-ball-69 with five maximums and equal number of boundaries, showed that stepping away from the game at regular intervals has been crucial in maintaining peak performance

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Virat Kohli becomes first batter to cross 4,000 IPL runs in chases

The right-handed batter achieved this historic feat during the IPL 2026 opener between the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 6:31 AM IST

IPL 2026: Kohli at top of his game and hungry, says RCB coach Flower

Kohli was RCB's leading run-getter last year, scoring 657 runs when the franchise landed its maiden IPL trophy

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 7:46 PM IST

IPL 2026: All eyes on Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium as carnival begins

As defending champions RCB host SRH, the focus extends beyond cricket, with the league's 19th edition starting under a sombre backdrop even as it promises two months of high-octane action.

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

Virat Kohli to Chris Gayle: Top 10 highest run-getters in IPL history

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli leads the list of highest run scorers in IPL with 8,661 runs, while David Warner, with 6,565 runs, leads the table for overseas batters

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Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

IPL 2026: RCB playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament opener of IPL 2026 on March 28

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

IPL 2026: Top 5 most experienced players that will take part this year

Their experience under pressure, leadership skills, and ability to guide younger teammates make them invaluable. Here's a look at the top five oldest players set to feature in IPL 2026.

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

IPL 2026: Kohli calls on RCB to switch on, avoid wasting any minute

Addressing the squad during their first practice session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli underlined the need to maintain the intensity that brought them the title last year

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Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

IPL 2026: De Villiers backs RCB's title defence chances with Kohli in mix

Kohli remains a vital cog in the RCB set-up and they will look to defend their maiden title which they won last season after a long wait of 18 years

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

Five reasons why fans can't wait for the IPL 2026 season to begin

From blockbuster player moves to legendary returns and defending champions looking to prove a point, there is no shortage of reasons for fans to be excited.

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Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Virat Kohli's special message for Team India after T20 World Cup victory

Kohli had announced his retirement from the shortest format after guiding India to a drought ending ICC title in Barbados back in June 2024.

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Virat Kohli will forever be the icon and hero of RCB: Director Mo Bobat

RCB will enter the upcoming IPL as defending champions, having won their maiden title last season after a long wait of 18 years.

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

Farhan goes past Kohli to set record for most runs in single T20 WC edition

Farhan broke Virat Kohli's record of 319 runs, which he set during the 2014 T20 World Cup

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Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

BCCI annual contracts: Kohli, Rohit demoted to Grade B; A+ category removed

Former India skippers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma downgraded to Grade B in BCCI Annual Central contracts

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

Dhoni backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for India's 2027 ODI World Cup plans

The former captain was clear that if a player continues to perform and remains fit, there should be no ambiguity over selection, regardless of age

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Virat Kohli's Instagram account briefly disappears, returns within hours

The Indian cricket star's Instagram account briefly showed error messages on Friday morning, sparking panic and memes online, before being restored within hours

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Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 10:49 AM IST