Journalism of Courage
#18
Virat Kohli
India
37 yrs
Right Handed
Right-arm medium
ICC ranking
Batting
5
test
Bowling
266
test
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Kevin Pietersen on Kohli-Rohit Test comeback rumours: ‘If true, it must be taken very seriously’
Virat Kohli confirms he’ll only play one form of game for India: ‘That’s how it’s always going to be’
In Kohli’s run-flood, how South Africa slipped on Ranchi’s dew
‘Kohli has zidd to prove critics wrong,’ ‘Age is just a number’: Mohammad Kaif heaps praise on Rohit-Kohli after Ranchi masterclass
Sunil Gavaskar declares Virat Kohli as G.O.A.T in ODIs: ‘When you pass the great Sachin Tendulkar…’
Virat Kohli gets rolling in Ranchi, rolls back years with 52nd ODI ton
personal information
Name
Virat Kohli
Birth Date
5 Nov 1988
Birth Place
India
Nick Name
Cheeku
batting style
Right Handed
bowling
Right-arm medium
"World cricket’s most recognised star is at a vital stage in his post-captaincy career. A poster boy for the 50-over format where his innings-building and pacing skills are incomparable, this World Cup presents a chance to leave an everlasting impression on the big stage. Born in New Delhi, a city where hard-earned street cred matters, Kohli has flourished in the most competitive international arena, channeling his natural aggression, constantly refining his cricket skills, and revelling in the hot seat. There are two enticing possibilities that hang around this World Cup: the 50-over format itself in an identity crisis, puffing its way in front of its more hip younger brother T20, and though he is still extremely fit, this could be Kohli’s last ODI World Cup. Now playing as a senior batsman, in a team whose middle-order throws up more questions than answers, his role is of paramount importance. He might not have the big-hitting prowess of Yuvraj Singh, but it will be upto him to reprise the role so wonderfully enacted by the left-hander in the 2011 edition. Kohli will have to guide his talented but inexperienced younger players who are yet to come to terms with this format, and shepherd them home.
One-day memory: (118 against Australia at Visakhapatnam, 2010)
In 2009, he had aced a chase against Sri Lanka with his first ODI hundred, but it was in the next year when he unfurled his first ODI ton against Australia in a tense game that the birth of the chase master truly began. A target of 290 seemed stiff, especially when they were wobbling at 35 for 2 in the ninth over, but Kohli and Yuvraj Singh took over. Though he lost Yuvraj in the 35th over with India still 118 runs adrift, and would later suffer cramps, Kohli played a masterclass to take India close before Suresh Raina sealed the finish.
One more thing: In between cricket tours, of late, Kohli often goes on spiritual trips to various ashrams along with his wife."
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Bowling
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306innings
294not outs
46average
58.02hundreds
52fifties
75
Runs
14390
strike rate
93.41sixes
159fours
1343highest score
183balls faced
15405matches
306innings
50overs
110.2average
136.00balls bowled
662maidens
1
wickets
5
strike rate
132.40economy rate
6.16best bowling
1/135 Wickets
04 wickets
0Batting
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123innings
210not outs
13average
46.85hundreds
30fifties
31
Runs
9230
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254balls faced
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123innings
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29.1average
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175maidens
2
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0
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2.88best bowling
0/05 Wickets
04 wickets
0Batting
Bowling
matches
125innings
117not outs
31average
48.70hundreds
1fifties
38
Runs
4188
strike rate
137.04sixes
124fours
369highest score
122balls faced
3056matches
125innings
13overs
25.2average
51.00balls bowled
152maidens
0
wickets
4
strike rate
38.00economy rate
8.05best bowling
1/135 Wickets
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As BCCI pushes for seniors to play domestic cricket, Virat Kohli says, ‘I’ve never been a big believer of lot of preparation’
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Virat Kohli confirms he’ll only play one form of game for India: ‘That’s how it’s always going to be’
In Kohli’s run-flood, how South Africa slipped on Ranchi’s dew
‘Kohli has zidd to prove critics wrong,’ ‘Age is just a number’: Mohammad Kaif heaps praise on Rohit-Kohli after Ranchi masterclass
Sunil Gavaskar declares Virat Kohli as G.O.A.T in ODIs: ‘When you pass the great Sachin Tendulkar…’
Virat Kohli gets rolling in Ranchi, rolls back years with 52nd ODI ton
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Virat Kohli records 52nd ODI century, surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for most tons against South Africa in Ranchi
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