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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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Will Rohit and Kohli be retained in A+ pay grade after Test retirement?

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated, "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Grade A contract will continue despite their retirement from the T20Is and Tests."

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Updated On : 14 May 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

It's a huge surprise, Kohli-Rohit deserved on-field send-off: Kumble

Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs.

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 9:10 PM IST

Virat and Rohit's absence a big boost for us: England's Moeen Ali

Moeen, who concluded his international career last year, suggested that Shubman Gill is the most likely candidate to take over India's captaincy.

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 6:15 PM IST

Virat never liked practice matches: Ex India bowling coach Bharat Arun

Arun, who was part of the core coaching group during Kohli's golden years as India captain, described those times as the "best moments" of his career.

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan

A day after his retirement announcement from Test cricket, Indian batsman Virat Kohli alongside his actor wife Anushka Sharma today met Premanand Ji Maharaj at his ashram in the Vrindavan temple, UP

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

Don't see Rohit, Kohli in India's 2027 ICC ODI World Cup squad: Gavaskar

To be honest, unless they hit a golden patch, scoring hundreds consistently, I don't see them being part of the 2027 squad, says Sunil Gavaskar

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 3:12 PM IST

IPL 2025 revised schedule: RCB matches timetable, live time, streaming

In the IPL 2025 revised schedule, RCB's matches will take place on May 17, 23, and 17 against KKR, SRH, and LSG, respectively.

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 3:08 PM IST

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli spotted at UP's Vrindavan ahead of KKR vs RCB match

Kohli will represent RCB as the IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 17 with the RCB vs KKR match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Kohli retired from Test cricket ahead of IND vs ENG Tests

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 1:32 PM IST

Who can break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries?

Among the current generation of Indian cricketers, based purely on age and potential, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal appear to be the most promising candidates.

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Updated On : 13 May 2025 | 10:56 AM IST

Milestone man: Test career ends, but Brand Virat Kohli stays not out

Even after hanging up his whites, Virat Kohli's legacy will continue to score big, say brand experts

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 10:36 PM IST

Kohli has set an example by quitting Tests on high: Childhood coach Sharma

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma on Monday said his illustrious ward has set an example by quitting Test cricket on the peak of his career.

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 7:29 PM IST

Go well, King: Celebrities hail Virat Kohli as batter after Test retirement

The 36-year-old Kohli quit red ball cricket after scoring 9,230 runs from 123 matches with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85.

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 6:08 PM IST

Bound by a thread: Tendulkar recalls Kohli's special gesture on retirement

Kohli has also never hidden his reverence for the Mumbaikar. He had carried Tendulkar on his shoulders during a victory lap after India won the 2011 World Cup.

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 5:51 PM IST

Kohli's retirement marks end of remarkable chapter in sports: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said ace cricketer Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Indian sports.

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 5:48 PM IST

Virat Kohli, the most Australian non-Aussie cricketer ever: Greg Chappell

Writing in his column for 'ESPNCricinfo', Chappell, a former India head coach said Kohli's over a decade long career in the format that began in 2011, was a "reign forged in grit, fire, and audacity."

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 5:39 PM IST

After every Test series, ...a little wiser: Anushka on Kohli's retirement

Anushka Sharma shared her heartfelt thoughts on Instagram, reflecting on the journey they've shared since 2011.

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 5:25 PM IST

'I am also a Virat Kohli fan,' says Indian Army DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

While explaining the country's integrated air defence system, Indian Army DGMO Lt General Rajiv Ghai referenced the Ashes - the iconic cricket series played between Australia and England

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 4:29 PM IST

Virat Kohli's best moments as Test captain for Team India over the years

Virat's spell was marked by both personal milestones and historic team triumphs. Kohli registered 5864 runs, 20 centuries, 7 double hundreds, and maintained an exceptional average of 54.80 as skipper.

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

Lord's to Adelaide: Top 5 Virat Kohli quotes during his Test cricket career

From fiery triumphs to painful lows, each quote tells a story of a leader who wore his heart on his sleeve and redefined what it meant to be a modern-day Test cricketer.

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 2:14 PM IST

Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket ahead of India's tour of England

Virat Kohli retirement: It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket, honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on, says Virat Kohli

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Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 1:52 PM IST