Virat Kohli
Indian cricketer and captain with records
Born
November 5th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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Born in 1988, this cricketer represented India in various formats of the game. Making his One Day International debut in 2008, he quickly rose through the ranks to become the captain of the Indian national team. Renowned for his aggressive batting style and consistency, this player holds numerous records, including being one of the fastest to reach 8,000, 9,000, and 10,000 runs in ODIs. Under his captaincy, India achieved significant victories, including a historic Test series win in Australia. His contributions to limited-overs cricket solidified a legacy as one of the premier batsmen of the modern era.
Scored over 70 international centuries
Captained India to the Test series win in Australia
Achieved the fastest 8,000, 9,000, and 10,000 runs in ODIs
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