Journalism of Courage
Virat Kohli
"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."
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."
VIRAT KOHLI NEWS
Aakash Chopra on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing Vijay Hazare Trophy: 'The level gets elevated'
December 27, 2025 5:23 pm
"You suddenly become a point of discussion in mainstream news, and that's what you want," Chopra said
Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals what Kohli sang after his maiden ODI ton: There is a song called 'Lagan Lag Gayi Re'
December 27, 2025 3:03 pm
Jaiswal, after the ton, is now the sixth Indian to have scored centuries in all formats of men’s cricket and the 32nd overall
Gujarat spinner Vishal Jayswal, who dismissed Virat Kohli, shows off signed ball and selfie with former India captain
December 27, 2025 1:44 pm
Virat Kohli's competitiveness came to the fore towards the end of Delhi's match against Gujarat which got quite close but he seems to have obliged his vanquisher by taking a photo and signing the ball.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and now Shubman Gill: How Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar consistently rejected star-culture
December 27, 2025 10:58 am
In a nation deeply ingrained in VIP culture - where rush-hour traffic stands still for cars with beacons, hospitals have dedicated counters and queues for the privileged and highway toll booths exempt the elite - cricket challenged the entrenched ethos of entitlement.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant stamp their class on two-paced wicket
December 27, 2025 9:18 am
Rishabh Pant too made a mark with a well-made 70 as Delhi beat Gujarat 7 runs
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Golden duck for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli scores 77
December 26, 2025 10:58 am
Rohit Sharma couldn't light up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium once again but Virat Kohli was at his fluent best in Bengaluru.
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Highlights, 2nd Round: Mumbai beat Uttarakhand after Rohit Sharma fall for golden duck; Virat Kohli shine in Delhi's win vs Gujarat
December 27, 2025 12:14 am
Mumbai vs Uttarakhand, Delhi vs Gujarat, Vijay Hazare Trophy Scorecard Online Updates Highlights: Both Rohit Sharma's Mumbai and Virat Kohli's Delhi won their respective second round matches.
Rishabh Pant spends a lonely hour in the nets after Delhi's Vijay Hazare Trophy match, searching for white-ball consistency
December 26, 2025 9:28 am
After Delhi vs Andhra ended, Pant took guard at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence and what followed for the next hour or more was the left-hander indulging in some excellent ball-striking
Kohli's captaincy an 'era of high expectation, ultimate disappointment': Tom Moody & Harbhajan Singh weigh in
December 24, 2025 6:19 pm
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody stated that Kohli's captaincy tenure began with high expectations, but the results were rather underwhelming.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Virat Kohli scores an A-class hundred on List A return, but the battles were more mental
December 25, 2025 8:36 am
Empty stands, ordinary opponents and boredom were the biggest hurdles the master of chases had to overcome against Andhra.
VIRAT KOHLI PHOTOS
Nothing, just some heart-wining photos of birthday boy Virat Kohli and his ladylove Anushka Sharma
November 10, 2025 10:12 am
On Virat Kohli’s 37th birthday, let’s take a look at some heartwarming photos of the cricketer and his love Anushka Sharma.
India defeats Australia by 9 wickets in third & final ODI at SCG
October 25, 2025 7:23 pm
In the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India chased down Australia's total of 236 with ease, reaching 237/1 in 38.3 overs. Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 121, while Virat Kohli supported with 74, leading India to a commanding nine-wicket victory
From Virushka to Ralia: 7 Bollywood couple that serve major relationship goals
June 18, 2025 1:55 pm
Discover how they navigate fame, maintain strong bonds, and set examples of love, trust, and mutual respect, offering insights for every relationship.
From Salman Khan to Virat Kohli: How celebs honoured their moms this Mother’s Day
May 11, 2025 4:29 pm
Several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to share photos with their mothers on the occasion of Mother’s Day.
Every time Anushka Sharma got goofy with her birthday wishes for Virat Kohli
November 05, 2023 3:57 pm
Every year, on Virat Kohli's birthday, his actor-wife Anushka Sharma shares a special message for him on social media. Today, on the cricketer's birthday, we take a look back at times when the actor got goofy while wishing her husband.
Fifties from Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer guide India to 7-wicket win against Pakistan
October 14, 2023 9:25 pm
ICC World Cup 2023: Cricket World Cup: India thrashed Pakistan in the group stage match by seven wickets with skipper Rohit Sharma leading from the front.
Couple goals: Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma's most adorable clicks
December 26, 2022 4:29 pm
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot on December 11, 2017, in Tuscany, Italy, and have been setting major couple goals ever since
IND vs AUS 3rd T20I | In Pics: Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli power India to T20 series win over Australia
September 26, 2022 8:33 am
Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli struck half centuries as India beat Australia by six wickets in their third and final Twenty20 International in Hyderabad on Sunday to claim a 2-1 series win.
In Photos: India, Australia cricketers practice ahead of 1st T20I at Mohali
September 20, 2022 12:09 am
India are taking on Australia in a T20 series at home.
Asia Cup: Virat Kohli gets his 71st international century against Afghanistan
September 08, 2022 10:07 pm
Virat Kohli reached the elusive three-figure mark after almost three years, albeit in a format "he least expected to", when he struck a memorable 122 against Afghanistan.
VIRAT KOHLI VIDEOS
Virat Kohli declared ICC ODI and Test player of the year
September 26, 2023 3:07 pm
Virat Kohli made a record-breaking clean sweep at 2018 ICC awards, making him the only cricketer to do so. He was declared as the ODI as well as Test player of the year.
Express Eye for Detail: CBI vs CBI, AIADMK MLAs to stay disqualified, and Kohli reaches another milestone
September 26, 2023 3:24 pm
In this episode of Express Eye for Detail, a look at the battle within the CBI, the AIADMK gets a breather and Virat Kohli becomes the fastest batsman to reach the 10,000-run mark.
As Virat Kohli turns 30, a look at his journey from 0 to 10,000 runs
September 26, 2023 3:26 pm
With every year, Virat Kohli kept elevating his game, eventually culminating in him scaling the 10k peak in ODIs faster than anyone else.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli host wedding reception in New Delhi
December 22, 2017 12:10 am
While Anushka appeared in a red benarasi sari, the Indian skipper donned a black coloured silk kurta and hand embroidered pashmina shawl, designed by the Sabyasachi.
After Tests, India Whitewash Sri Lanka In ODIs
June 22, 2020 6:54 pm
After Tests, India beat Sri Lanka In the ODIs
Opinion | How Did The Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri Duo Become The Gods Of Indian Cricket?
June 22, 2020 6:57 pm
India head coach Ravi Shastri and India captain Virat Kohli addressed the media on Wednesday in which Shastri said that Shastris and Kumbles will come and go but the team’s fabric will remain.
Yuvraj Singh Returns To Virat Kohli-Led India ODI, T20I Squads
June 22, 2020 7:14 pm
Yuvraj Singh returned to the India squads for the upcoming one-day and T20 internationals against England
Virat Kohli Talks About His Foundation Ahead Of The Charity Football Match
June 08, 2020 12:20 pm
Cricketer Virat Kohli speaks on His Foundation at a Charity Football Match
Sachin, Dhoni, Azhar- Which Biopic Is Virat Kohli Looking Forward To?
June 08, 2020 12:11 pm
Virat Kohli speaks about which bollywood biopic he's looking forward to among Sachin, Dhoni and Azhar
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