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| known_for = Consistent batting<br>Run-chases mastery<br>Leadership as Indian Captain | | known_for = Consistent batting<br>Run-chases mastery<br>Leadership as Indian Captain | ||
| awards = Arjuna Award (2013)<br>Padma Shri (2017)<br>Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2018)<br>ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020) | | awards = Arjuna Award (2013)<br>Padma Shri (2017)<br>Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2018)<br>ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011–2020) | ||
}}'''Virat Kohli''' is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team across all formats. He ranks among the top cricketers in history because he consistently delivers excellent performances while maintaining aggressive batting and strong performance during difficult situations. Kohli holds the record for the most centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and is among the leading century-scorers in international cricket. | }}'''Virat Kohli''' is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team across all formats. He ranks among the top cricketers in history because he consistently delivers excellent performances while maintaining aggressive batting and strong performance during difficult situations. Kohli holds the record for the most centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and is among the leading century-scorers in international cricket.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Most matches as captain for India in Tests | ||
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He has been a key member of Indian teams that won major ICC tournaments such as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League and represents Delhi in domestic cricket matches. | He has been a key member of Indian teams that won major ICC tournaments such as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League and represents Delhi in domestic cricket matches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shoaib Akhtar's wish for chase master Virat Kohli: Hope he completes 100 centuries | ||
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== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Virat Kohli stands as one of modern cricket's most successful and reliable batters because he excels in every cricketing format. He rose to prominence after leading India to victory in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2008 and quickly became a key player for the national team. | Virat Kohli stands as one of modern cricket's most successful and reliable batters because he excels in every cricketing format. He rose to prominence after leading India to victory in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2008 and quickly became a key player for the national team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Virat Kohli wins ICC Male Cricketer of Decade Award, Dhoni picks Spirit of Cricket Award | ||
[|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/icc-awards-2020-virat-kohli-wins-cricketer-of-decade-award-ms-dhoni-picks-spirit-of-cricket-award-7123278/||website =The Indian Expressy||access-date=7 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
Kohli has delivered match-winning performances during international cricket while serving as an essential player for India's triumphs in major competitions such as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. At the same time, he established numerous records which he achieved with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during his IPL career. | Kohli has delivered match-winning performances during international cricket while serving as an essential player for India's triumphs in major competitions such as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. At the same time, he established numerous records which he achieved with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during his IPL career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kohli overtakes Finch into No.1 T20 ranking | ||
[|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/3262807/kohli-overtakes-finch-into-no1-t20-ranking||website =Cricket.com||access-date=7 April 2026}}</ref> | |||
===Early & Youth Career=== | ===Early & Youth Career=== | ||