Virat Kohli mourns Nana Patekar's death

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar passed away on October 8, 2026, after a severe cardiac arrest at his Goa residence, prompting a heartfelt tribute from Virat Kohli.

'True legend of Indian cinema' - Virat Kohli mourns veteran actor Nana Patekar's death

Monty Panesar predicts Virat Kohli won’t retire after 2027 World Cup

Panesar predicts Kohli's ODI future beyond World Cup

The former England spinner praised Kohli's hunger and intensity after the batter reached 15,000 ODI runs.

Virat Kohli's spokesperson denies Rs 5 crore payment claim over Premanand Maharaj visit

Kohli's team denies Rs 5 crore ashram payment claim

Kohli's spokesperson called the allegations completely false and baseless, saying the cricketer visits Premanand Maharaj purely out of deep faith and reverence.

When will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play next in ODIs?

Both senior batters have retired from Tests and T20Is and are expected to return to ODI action when India tour New Zealand in November 2026.

Rahul Dravid backs Virat Kohli’s acting potential, recalls his mimicry skills

Rahul Dravid praises Kohli's mimicry and acting skills

The former India captain highlighted Kohli's exceptional ability to mimic and his extensive advertising experience during a BBC Asian Network interview.

'Virat ignites a spark in everyone' Jitesh Sharma opens up on Kohli's infectious energy

Jitesh Sharma on Virat Kohli's infectious energy at RCB

Jitesh Sharma has spoken candidly about how Virat Kohli's relentless on-field effort drives every player in the RCB dressing room to raise their game.

Wasim Jaffer backs Tilak Varma to succeed Virat Kohli at No. 3 for India. (Source:BCCI/X)

Wasim Jaffer picks Tilak as Virat Kohli's ODI heir

Former India batter backs left-handed Tilak Varma to replace Kohli in 50-over cricket after his recent 55th century milestone.

Wasim Jaffer backs Tilak Varma to succeed Virat Kohli at No. 3 for India

'He can fit into all three formats' - Wasim Jaffer backs Tilak Varma to replace Virat Kohli

Jaffer backs Varma to replace Kohli

The former India batter believes Tilak Varma possesses the versatility and skill set to succeed Virat Kohli at number three in ODI cricket.

[Watch] Jayden Seales gets Virat Kohli for golden duck with a jaffa in 3rd ODI

Seales bowls Kohli for golden duck in 3rd ODI

The West Indies pacer clean bowled Virat Kohli with an inswinging delivery in the third over of India's innings at New Chandigarh.

AB de Villiers hails Virat Kohli's 'third peak' ahead of 2027 World Cup

De Villiers praises Kohli's ODI resurgence

Former South African captain delighted by Kohli's aggressive approach and consistency in 50-over cricket.

Abhishek Sharma emulates Yuvraj Singh, breaks Virat Kohli's record against Pakistan

Abhishek Sharma breaks six-hitting record vs Pakistan

Abhishek Sharma smashed seven sixes against Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal T20 match at Nisshin in 2026, equalling Yuvraj Singh's record.

I feel extremely lucky to have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in team, says Shubman Gill

Gill praises Rohit and Virat in ODI squad

India captain expresses gratitude for the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the second ODI against West Indies.

‘There is a bit of professional rivalry’ - Wasim Jaffer on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's bond

‘Professional rivalry’ between Kohli and Rohit: Jaffer

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer discusses the relationship between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, drawing parallels with his playing era.

Top 3 successful run-chases by India in ODI Cricket

Top 3 successful run-chases by India in ODIs

India have produced some remarkable batting performances while chasing in one-day internationals.

2027 ODI World Cup schedule out on October 1

The ICC will reveal the full match schedule for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup at a ceremony in Cape Town, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli among the players in focus.

ICC to announce 2027 ODI World Cup schedule on October 1 in Cape Town

‘Very, very fortunate to have someone like him’ - Sanju Samson on Virat Kohli

Samson praises Kohli and India's domestic structure

The Kerala wicket-keeper-batter praised Kohli's influence and highlighted India's domestic cricket system ahead of the Asian Games semi-final.

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<h3>Introduction</h3>
<p>India cricket supporters have witnessed many great players, but few greater than Virat Kohli, who has reigned supreme in the cricket world with his incredible batting talent. Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi to Prem Kohli, a criminal lawyer, and Saroj Kohli, a housewife, Kohli joined West Delhi Cricket Academy in 1998 and got trained under his coach Rajkumar Sharma.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Career Information</h3>
<p><strong>Test Debut:</strong> West Indies vs India at Kingston, June 20-23, 2011</p>
<p><strong>ODI Debut:</strong> Sri Lanka vs India at Dambulla, August 18, 2008</p>
<p><strong>T20I Debut: </strong>Zimbabwe vs India at Harare, June 12, 2010</p>
<p><strong>IPL Debut:</strong> Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, April 18, 2008</p>
<p>In 2006, Kohli made his List A debut for Delhi against Services at the age of 17. In November 2006, at 18, he made his maiden appearance in first-class cricket for his state. However, in 2008, he grabbed eyeballs as he led the India Under-19 team from the front to a title triumph in the <strong><a href="https://crictracker.online/cwc-cricket-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a>.</strong></p>
<h3>International Debut:</h3>
<p>Following his impressive show for the junior side in the Under-19 World Cup, Kohli got selected in the ODI team for the Sri Lanka tour in 2008. On August 18, 2008, 19-year-old Kohli made his international debut in the first ODI against Sri Lanka and opened the innings with Gautam Gambhir. He was dismissed on 12 runs in his maiden international game.</p>
<h3>Earning a spot in the national squad:</h3>
<p>In 2010, the Indian team management backed Kohli despite his struggle with the bat in the back-to-back series. However, in the three-match ODI series against Australia at home, he notched up a century and earned the Player of the Match award in the second match in Visakhapatnam. During the home ODI series against New Zealand, Kohli hit a crucial match-winning century in the first game in Guwahati.</p>
<p>Appearing in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Kohli’s crucial 83-run stand with Gautam Gambhir helped India in a memorable triumph. In June 2011, Kohli received a Test cap as he made his first appearance in the longest format of the game in the first match against the West Indies in Kingston.</p>
<p>In December 2011, he went to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and emerged as the leading run-scorer for India. Playing the final game at the Adelaide Oval, he also scored his maiden century against the Aussies. In 2012, Kohli won the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award after becoming the top scorer in 2011.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Captaincy Career:</h3>
<p>In the absence of the regular skipper <strong><a href="https://crictracker.online/cricket-players/ms-dhoni" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a></strong>, due to an injury, Kohli captained the side in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014-15. On the bouncy track of Adelaide Oval, he exuded confidence as a batter with his twin centuries (115 and 141)..&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the second innings, Kohli’s elegant innings gave the Aussies a headache as the visitors looked set to chase 364 with ease before a dramatic batting collapse. India lost the distinguished four-match Test competition by a 2-0 margin but for Kohli, it was a perfect series as he became the leading run-scorer for India, scoring 692 runs with four centuries and a half-century in eight innings.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After MS Dhoni’s retirement from Test cricket in December 2014, Kohli got the reins of the Test captaincy. From 2015-17, the Indian Test team looked in magnificent form under him. Thrashing the quality teams such as South Africa, New Zealand, England, and Australia, India became a dominant side at home.</p>
<p>After leading India for 10 years in white-ball cricket, MS Dhoni stepped down as a skipper. Filling the shoes of the veteran, Kohli took the mantle of captaincy with the three-match ODI series against England at home. Leading the ODI team for the first time as a full-time skipper, he secured a 2-1 win against the visitors.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As an ODI captain, Kohli faced one of the major blows in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 as India got hammered by the arch-rivals Pakistan in the final. However, after the infamous defeat, he created history with his captaincy skills as the Indian team achieved immense success not only at home but also overseas. In February 2018, Kohli and his men pummelled the Proteas by a 5-1 margin and tasted their maiden ODI series win in South Africa.</p>
<p>In 2018-19, India achieved success in winning a Test series in Australia for the first time. After more than two years of the spectacular journey under the veteran’s leadership, India played some brilliant cricket in the 2019 World Cup as well. However, New Zealand handed an 18-run defeat to the Men in Blue in the semi-final and shattered their dream of lifting the trophy.</p>
<p>During his captaincy stint, Kohli came under fierce criticism for not winning any major trophies for the nation. In 2021, the ICC Test Championship final loss and the embarrassing <a href="https://crictracker.online/t20-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>T20 World Cup</strong></a> campaign made the matter worse. After the T20 World Cup 2021, he relinquished the shortest format’s captaincy. In January 2022, Kohli stepped down as India’s captain from ODI and Tests as well.</p>
<h3>IPL Career:</h3>
<p>In 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) roped in Virat Kohli for INR 12 lakh at the auction. &nbsp;Since the maiden season of the tournament, he has been a vital cog in the team due to his incredible batting potential. After serving the franchise efficiently for five seasons, he got the captaincy mantle in 2013. In 2016, Kohli had the best <strong><a href="https://crictracker.online/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a></strong> season as he looked effective with the bat, becoming the highest run-scorer in the competition with a record 973 runs in the season, including four centuries.. However, with captaincy, he couldn’t help the team to win their maiden title losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. In 2021, he left the captaincy after leading the franchise for nine seasons.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Virat Kohli Personal Life:</h3>
<p>In 2013, Virat Kohli started dating Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. His relationship with the diva got a lot of media attention. On December 11, 2017, both got married in a private ceremony in Florence, Italy. After more than three years of marriage, the couple became parents as they welcomed a daughter, Vamika, in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.</p>

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