5 amazing records that Virat Kohli has made in his name in international cricket
On this day in 2018, experienced Indian team batsman Virat Kohli made his international debut. Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Getty Images) On this day in 2018, experienced Indian batsman Virat Kohli made his international debut. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. In his first match, Virat Kohli failed to score big and was out after scoring 12 runs. Kohli’s wicket was taken by Nuwan Kulasekara. The great batsman scored his first half-century in the fourth match of this ODI series played in Colombo. He played a brilliant innings of 54 runs in 66 balls in this match. Not only this, Kohli scored his first century against Sri Lanka in Eden Gardens in December 2009. The performance of this player has always been very good in international cricket. Let us tell you, Virat Kohli has so far scored 8848 runs in 113 Test matches at an average of 49.15, which includes 29 centuries and 30 half-centuries. Talking about ODIs, Kohli has scored 13906 runs in 295 matches at an average of 58.18, which includes 50 centuries and 72 half-centuries. Virat Kohli has retired from the T20 format. He had scored 4188 runs in 125 matches in this format at a strike rate of 137.04. Today we tell you about five such incredible records that Virat Kohli has made in international cricket. 1- Virat Kohli is the first batsman to score 50 centuries in ODIs Virat Kohli (Image Credit- Twitter X) Virat Kohli is the only batsman so far to have scored 50 centuries in ODIs. He achieved this feat against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the first semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023. He scored 117 runs in 113 balls in this match. During his innings, Kohli hit 9 fours and 2 sixes. Virat Kohli has scored 10 centuries against Sri Lanka so far. Not only this, he has scored 9 centuries against West Indies.
On This Day in 2008: Virat Kohli completed 16 years in international cricket, made his debut on this day
Virat Kohli played the first international match of his career against Sri Lanka. Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Getty Images) Virat Kohli Completed 16 Years in International Cricket: Indian player Virat Kohli made his debut for India on 18 August 2008, today he has completed 16 years in international cricket. Kohli played the first international match of his career against Sri Lanka. There was a day and there is a day today… Virat Kohli has become the most liked cricketer in the world. Virat has led Team India to victory on many important occasions with his batting. He is number 1 not only inside the field but also outside it, the King’s fan following among people of every class across the world is not hidden from anyone. Virat Kohli scored 12 runs in his debut match In 2008, the first ODI match of the Sri Lanka tour was the first match of Virat Kohli’s international career. Batting first in the match, Team India was struggling against the Sri Lankan pace attack. The team lost 3 wickets at a score of 36 within 12 overs. After this, Suresh Raina and debutant Virat Kohli tried to handle Team India’s innings. Kohli seemed to be trying to make his debut special but then he lost his wicket against a brilliant delivery from Nuwan Kulasekara. The Sri Lankan team made a strong appeal and the umpire also did not waste much time in raising his finger. Virat Kohli had scored 12 runs for India in his debut match. 16 years ago today, a nervous 19 year old Virat Kohli Played his 1st International match & the rest is a glorious history. pic.twitter.com/UvoIgoYT24 — Gaurav (@Melbourne__82) August 17, 2024 After his debut, Kohli scored crucial runs for India in the next four matches, including a half-century. Since then, he has proved himself in every opportunity he has got and has become not only the team’s leading batsman, but also one of the greatest players in the world. He has retired from T20 International After debuting in the ODI format in 2008, Virat Kohli made his T20 International debut in 2010 and then made his Test debut in 2011. After Team India won the T20 World Cup 2024, Virat announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game. He will now be seen representing India only in ODIs and Tests. Virat Kohli’s international career has been like this so far Virat Kohli has so far scored 13,906 runs in 295 ODIs for India at an average of 58.18, which includes 50 centuries and 72 half-centuries. Virat has scored 8848 runs in 191 innings of 113 Test matches at an average of 49.15, which includes 29 centuries, 7 double centuries and 30 half-centuries. At the same time, in the T20 format, Kohli has scored 4188 runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 137.04, which includes one century and 38 half-centuries.
Virat Kohli will be bid for Rs 30 crore in IPL 2025 auction: Hugh Edmeads
A comment made by IPL 2025 auctioneer Hugh Edmeades has now become a topic of discussion in the sports world. RCB’s (Image Credit- Twitter X) A mega auction is going to be held in November-December this year before the IPL 2025 season and the BCCI is busy preparing for it in full swing. The upcoming IPL season is going to be a bit tough, as the excitement of the auction is at its peak before the start of this tournament. This is because the star players who played for their team in the previous season will be seen playing for another team in the upcoming season. So you will see players from other teams playing in your favorite team. Before the upcoming auction begins, all teams will have to declare the list of their retained players. Meanwhile, while the announcement of this list is being discussed, a big news is coming from the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. Virat Kohli will be bid for Rs 30 crore in IPL 2025 auction: Hugh Edmeads A comment made by IPL 2025 auctioneer Hugh Edmeades has now become a topic of discussion in the sports world. “Virat Kohli could get 30cr if he enters the IPL auction”- IPL auctioneer Hugh Edmeades He said that if Virat Kohli comes in the mega auction then he will undoubtedly get Rs 30 crore. Edmeads’ speech has now gone viral on the internet. Will RCB release Virat Kohli? Team India’s run machine Virat Kohli can make a splash with his bat in any format. In the last IPL season, he rained runs and won the Orange Cap. However, he is not able to make his team win the IPL title. So some fans keep advising him to leave Royal Challengers Bangalore and go to another team. However, Virat Kohli has been representing RCB since the inception of IPL. Every player may have played in different teams but only Kohli has never changed his team. The entire RCB team is very dependent on Kohli. In such a situation, the franchise cannot even think of releasing him. What do you think, will RCB release Virat Kohli? And if they do, then how much will be the bid on him in the auction?
“He is the pride of India, I love him…”, Jackie Shroff said something special about King Virat Kohli
He is the pride of India, and I admire him a lot – Jackie Shroff Virat Kohli & Jackie Shroff (Photo Source: Getty Images) Indian veteran player Virat Kohli is the most liked cricketer in the world. Kohli has led Team India to victory on many important occasions with his batting. Recently, he played a big role in India’s victory by playing a brilliant innings of 76 runs against South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Let us tell you, his bat did not do much in the entire tournament, but he once again proved that he is a big player in big matches. Virat is number 1 not only inside the field but also outside it. King Kohli’s fan following is not hidden from anyone, from country to abroad, small to big and common man, sports players to Bollywood stars, his fan following is amazing in every category. Recently, Bollywood’s veteran actor Jackie Shroff has said a heart touching thing about Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli is the pride of India- Jackie Shroff Talking about Virat Kohli on Ranveer Allahabadia’s show, Jackie Shroff said, “He is the pride of India, and I admire him very much.” This is not the first time that Jackie Shroff has talked about Virat, on many occasions before this, Jackie has praised Dada King Kohli. Virat’s performance was nothing special in Sri Lanka tour Virat Kohli was recently seen playing for India in the ODI series of the Sri Lanka tour. But his performance in this series was disappointing, he was out LBW against spinners in three consecutive innings. He scored only 58 runs in 3 matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 19.33. Take a look at Virat Kohli’s performance in international cricket- Virat Kohli has so far scored 8848 runs in 191 innings of 113 Test matches at an average of 49.16 and a strike rate of 55.56, which includes 29 centuries, 7 double centuries and 30 half-centuries. At the same time, he has scored 13906 runs in 295 ODI matches at an average of 58.10 and a strike rate of 93.54, which includes 50 centuries and 72 half-centuries. In the T20 format, Kohli has scored 4188 runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.7 and a strike rate of 137.04, which includes one century and 38 half-centuries. After India became champions in the T20 World Cup 2024, Virat announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game.
“By training with Virat Kohli….” This RCB bowler said a big thing in praise of VK
Vaishakh Vijaykumar performed brilliantly for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2024. Vyshak Vijaykumar (Photo Source: Twitter) Vijaykumar Vyshak’s big statement about Virat Kohli: Team India’s legendary batsman Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the most influential cricketers in the world. At the age of 35, Kohli’s fitness is far ahead of all other players, and he is constantly inspiring the next generation of young players through his influence and performances. Something similar has happened with Karnataka cricketer Vaishakh Vijaykumar. Vaishakh Vijaykumar made a big statement about Virat Kohli Vijaykumar has learned a lot from players like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj at Royal Challengers Bangalore. Vaishakh said, training with Virat Kohli can really leave a great impact on you as a player, last season, I noticed the nuances of his work ethic, process and consistency, whether it is eating habits or practice routine, Virat Kohli does everything with precision. Vijaykumar Vyshak big statement about Virat Kohli The 27-year-old fast bowler said, it is admirable how confident Kohli is before every game, I too now try to maintain the same confidence every time I step on the field. As a senior player in the Maharaja Trophy T20, Vijaykumar will also be committed to guiding the young team members. Vijaykumar also talked about the lessons he learned from Mohammad Siraj while playing for RCB. He said, I did well in my first match for RCB, but then I gave away 60 runs in the next match, during this Siraj told me that this is a game and there is a challenge at the highest level here, I want to keep this in mind and take these lessons forward whenever possible. Let us tell you that Vaishakh Vijaykumar is the vice-captain of KSCA Gulbarga Mystics in the upcoming cricket tournament Maharaja Trophy T20. He has said that he is excited to work with Devdutt Padikkal as the vice-captain. Gulbarga Mystics will start their campaign in this tournament on August 15, when they will take on Bengaluru Blasters in the first match of the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20.
Football legend Sunil Chhetri’s big statement on Virat Kohli’s batting, said- “I will only support Kohli when…”
“I love watching Virat Kohli. I love the RCB team, I watch matches only when Virat bats.”: Sunil Chhetri Virat Kohli and Sunil Chhetri. (Photo Source: Twitter) Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is a big fan of cricket maestro Virat Kohli. Being sports lovers and fitness freaks, a strong bond has developed between the two. Recently In an interview, Chhetri said Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) expressed his love for the team, especially when his friend Kohli is on the field. He admitted that he mainly watches matches when Kohli is on the field. “I love watching Virat Kohli. I love the RCB team, I watch matches only when Virat bats.” Sunil Chhetri said, “I love watching Virat Kohli. I love RCB, I watch only when Virat bats.” (Mashable India). pic.twitter.com/ifec2IXoLz — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 12, 2024 Virat Kohli has retired from T20 cricket Virat Kohli recently announced his retirement from the T20 format of the game after Team India’s T20 World Cup win in Barbados. to Virat Kohli He faced a lot of harsh comments and criticism throughout the tournament as he did not display his best game for most of the tournament. However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma showed full faith in him and Kohli emerged when his team needed him the most. Kohli, who flopped throughout the tournament, scored 100 runs in the final match South Africa He played an innings of 76 runs in 59 balls against which played an important role in the team’s victory. Virat Kohli will be seen playing in Duleep Trophy The Indian team was on a tour of Sri Lanka a few days ago, where the team won the T20 series but faced defeat in the ODI series. After this, the team is now resting and preparing for the Test series against Bangladesh. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be seen playing in the Duleep Trophy before the Test series against Bangladesh. The senior selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will select the team for the Duleep Trophy. Keeping in mind the Test series against Bangladesh, the senior selection committee wants all the players to be available for the Duleep Trophy.
Virat Kohli averages 50 in ODIs despite struggling against spinners on Sri Lanka tour
Virat Kohli averages 50.94 against spinners in ODI format since 2020 Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Getty Images) Team India had to face a 2-0 defeat in the ODI series of the Sri Lanka tour. Team India failed to chase runs in all three matches of the series. In the last match, Rohit Sharma and company were all out for 138 runs while chasing a target of 249 runs. Virat Kohli failed to score big in all three matches of the series against Sri Lanka. He was out LBW against spinners in all three matches. However, despite struggling against spinners in this series, Virat Kohli’s average against spinners in the ODI format since 2020 is amazing. Virat Kohli averages 50.94 against spinners in ODI format since 2020 Virat Kohli has scored 968 runs in 37 innings against spinners in the ODI format since 2020 at an average of 50.94 and a strike rate of 86.35, during which he has also been dismissed 19 times. Virat Kohli got out LBW in three consecutive innings against Sri Lanka Virat Kohli has been out LBW against spinners in all three matches of the ODI series against Sri Lanka. In the first match, Wanindu Hasaranga got Kohli out LBW, in that match he scored 24 runs in 32 balls. After this, in the second ODI, Jeffrey Vandersay got him out LBW, in this match Virat scored 14 runs in 19 balls. In the last ODI match, Kohli was out LBW by Dunith Welalage, in this match he was able to score only 20 runs in 18 balls. Against Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli scored only 58 runs in 3 innings of 3 matches at an average of 19.33. Let us tell you, what happened with Virat Kohli in the Sri Lanka tour, the same thing happened with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar 16 years ago. In the 2008 Sri Lanka tour, Sachin Tendulkar was out LBW in three consecutive innings.
‘You have the ability to become a match winner for India’ Virat Kohli said a big thing on Riyan Parag’s debut
India’s third ODI against Sri Lanka was Parag’s debut match Team India (Image Credit- Twitter X) The third and final match of the ongoing three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) was played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, August 7. Let us tell you that in this match, all-rounder Riyan Parag was successful in making his debut for Team India. However, in the match, he performed well in bowling and took 3 wickets for 54 runs in 9 overs, but disappointed in batting. Parag was out early after scoring 15 runs. On the other hand, when the match was about to start, this all-rounder from Assam got his debut cap from Virat Kohli. While handing over this cap to Parag, Kohli said that you have the ability to become a match winner for India. Virat Kohli made a big statement about Riyan Parag Let us tell you that according to a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Virat Kohli said on Riyan Parag’s debut – Riyan, first of all congratulations to you for getting the opportunity to play your first match for India. In today’s cricket, we all know that apart from performance, those who are responsible for your selection have been watching you and they have seen something special in you. After talking to GG (Gautam Gambhir) bhai, the selectors, Rohit and everyone, they see something special in you. Kohli further said- You have the ability to become a match winner for India. I know you have this belief, I have known you for some time and we all have this belief in you. There could not be a better time to start your international career after trailing 0-1 today. I wish you all the best for your impressive presence on the field with the ball, bat and fielding. Cap 256, Riyan Parag. Watch this video ASSAM’S SHINING STAR RISES HIGHER🔥 “They see something special in you, Riyan Parag – you have the ability to become a match-winner for India!” These inspiring words from Virat Kohli are a beacon of encouragement for our talented cricketer, Riyan Parag! 1/2 pic.twitter.com/VVYuMwU8Ex — Assam Cricket Association (@assamcric) August 7, 2024
SL vs IND: Riyan Parag made his debut for India in ODI format, received Debut Cap from Idol Virat Kohli
Indian youngster Riyan Parag made his ODI debut for India in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka. Riyan Parag & Virat Kohli (Photo Source: X/Twitter) The last match of the three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and India is being played in Colombo on 7 August. The host team has won the toss and has decided to bat once again. Sri Lanka is leading the series 1-0, Team India needs to win today’s match to end the series on a draw. Young player Riyan Parag made his debut for India in the third ODI. Parag had earlier made his debut in the shortest format of the game during the T20 series of the Zimbabwe tour. Riyan Parag had shown excellent performance while playing domestic cricket for Assam and for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024 season, for which he has now got the reward. Let us tell you, Riyan Parag has also become the first cricketer from Assam to make his debut for India in the ODI format. Riyan Parag replaced Arshdeep Singh in the playing 11 In the third ODI against Sri Lanka, Riyan Parag has got a place in the playing 11 in place of Arshdeep Singh. Parag has received the ODI debut cap from his idol and hero Virat Kohli. The pictures of which are going viral on social media. Welcome to ODI cricket, Riyan Parag 👏👏 He receives his 🧢 from Virat Kohli Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/Lu9YkAmnek#TeamIndia , #SLvIND , @ParagRiyan , @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/TdsQYGkCbw — BCCI (@BCCI) August 7, 2024 India’s playing 11 for the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj