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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is a renowned Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national cricket team. Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, Kohli is considered one of the finest batsmen of his generation.

ODI

Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He has achieved remarkable success in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and has numerous records to his name.Kohli holds several records in ODI cricket. As of September 2021, he has the fastest century in ODIs, reaching the milestone in just 52 balls against Australia. He also holds the record for the fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in ODI cricket. In addition, Kohli has the most centuries in successful run-chases in ODI history. Kohli has been a prolific run-scorer for India in ODIs and has played a crucial role in the team's success. He has consistently maintained a high batting average and has been a reliable anchor for the Indian batting lineup. His ability to chase down targets and perform under pressure has earned him a reputation as a reliable match-winner.

Test

Kohli holds several records in Test cricket. He is the fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in terms of innings played. He also holds the record for the most double centuries as a captain for India. Additionally, Kohli has the highest number of centuries while chasing in Test cricket. Under Kohli's captaincy, the Indian Test team achieved significant milestones, including a historic series victory in Australia in 2018-19, where India became the first Asian team to win a Test series Down Under. Kohli has been a vital cog in India's batting lineup and has been known for his aggressive approach and ability to dominate the opposition bowlers. His consistency and ability to score runs in all conditions have earned him accolades and recognition as one of the best batsmen in the world.

T20

Virat Kohli's performance in T20 cricket has also been impressive. While he has primarily made a name for himself in Test and ODI formats, he has made notable contributions in T20 internationals as well. Kohli has achieved several milestones in T20 cricket. He is the leading run-scorer for India in T20 internationals and has the most centuries in the format. He also holds the record for the fastest player to score 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 runs in T20 internationals. Kohli's batting style in T20s is characterized by his ability to find gaps and rotate the strike, combining excellent technique with innovative shot-making. While he may not possess the power-hitting capabilities of some other T20 specialists, his ability to construct innings and play calculated shots has made him a formidable presence in the format.

Virat Kohli records

1. On December 10, 2022 Virat Kohli bagged his 72nd century in the 3rd ODI against Bangladesh and surpassed Ricky Ponting’s 71-century mark.
2. Virat Kohli is the only Indian batsman who got 890 rating points in the ICC ODI ranking. Previously Sachin Tendulkar got the best rating of 887 in 1998.
3. Virat Kolhi has the record of having the highest ICC rating points (922) in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen.
4. Virat Kohli scored six double centuries as a captain in test matches. He surpassed Cricket legend Brian Lara, who had five double centuries as a test captain.
5. Virat Kohli has the most number of 150+ scores as captain in Tests – 9 times.
6. Virat Kohli became the first player to hit consecutive 3 centuries in against two opponents (West Indies & Sri Lanka).
7. Kolhi is the most successful Indian ODI captain. Kohli’s success rate is 75.89% as a captain which is better than M.S. Dhoni.

Milestones reached by Virat Kohli

1. Fastest Indian to reach 1000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, and 10,000 runs in ODIs
2. Fastest Indian and second fastest in the world to reach 10, 15, 20, and 25 centuries in ODIs
3. The only batsman in history to average more than 50 in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is simultaneously
4. Fastest in the world to reach 30 and 35 centuries in ODIs
5. Second fastest in the world to reach 1,000 runs in T20Is
6. First Indian cricketer to score three successive centuries in ODIs
7. Fastest in the world to reach 15,000 international runs
8. Fastest batsman to score 17,000 runs in international cricket (363 innings)
9. First batsman to reach 6000 runs in IPL tournament Virat Kohli holds the record for the fewest innings(462 innings) to reach 22000 International runs followed by Sachin Tendulkar who took 493 innings to achieve this feat.

Books On Virat Kohli

Winning Like Virat: Think and Succeed like Kohli

By Abhirup Bhattacharya (Author)

Virat Kohli : Indian Cricketer

By Mr Vivek Kumar Pandey Shambhunath (Author)

The Virat Kohli Color : King Kohli

By Mr Vivek Kumar Pandey (Author)

The Biggest Fan Of Virat Kohli

By Shobhit Virmani (Author)

The Nine Waves

By Mihir Bose (Author)

Driven

By Vijay Lokapally (Author)