Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the India national team, widely regarded as one of the leading batters of his generation.

2011 Cricket World Cup final: The final in which India defeated Sri Lanka to win the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Kohli scored 35 and helped stabilize India’s chase after an early wicket.
Batting (cricket): The act of scoring runs in cricket by striking the ball and running between wickets. Kohli’s scoring method is built around timing, placement, and calculated risk.
Anil Kumble: An Indian cricketer who captained the national team and became its head coach. Kumble coached India during Kohli’s captaincy before their public disagreement preceded Kumble’s departure.
Steve Smith (cricketer): An Australian batter known for an unconventional technique and exceptional Test record. Smith’s unorthodox method contrasts with Kohli’s more classical stroke play.
India national cricket team: The cricket team that represents India in international competition. Kohli captained the team in all three international formats and helped shape its competitive identity.
2016 ICC World Twenty20: The men’s Twenty20 international tournament held in India in 2016. Kohli’s match-winning innings against Australia carried India into the semifinals.
Cover drive: A cricket shot played through the off side, typically toward the cover region. Kohli’s cover drive is a signature shot against deliveries outside off stump.
Ravi Shastri: An Indian former cricketer, commentator, and coach of the national team. Shastri coached India through much of Kohli’s captaincy and backed an aggressive team culture.
Joe Root: An English batter known for his Test and limited-overs international career. Root is one of Kohli’s contemporaries in debates about the leading batters of their era.
Indian Premier League: India’s professional Twenty20 cricket league, contested by city-based franchises. Kohli has played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru since the league began in 2008.

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