Virat Kohli
Champions Trophy: Michael Clarke Declares Kohli the Greatest ODI Cricketer of All Time
Facing challenging conditions, Kohli arrived at the crease with the highest-ever chase against Australia in an ICC knockout match ahead of him. However, with his signature calmness, he built the innings with calculated stroke play and strike rotation, needing just five boundaries to steer India toward victory. Clarke, in awe of Kohli’s game awareness, lauded his ability to deliver under immense pressure.
Watch| Virat Kohli Bows to Axar Patel for Williamson's Key Dismissal; Spinner's Reaction Steals the Show
The spin attack proved decisive, accounting for nine of the 10 wickets as New Zealand crumbled for 205 while chasing a target of 250.
Kohli Focuses on Spin Practice as Bowling Coach Morkel Rejoins India Squad
Kohli was seen facing India’s premier spinners—Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja—before taking on the net bowlers for over 30 minutes as part of his preparations for the upcoming encounter against New Zealand on Sunday.
Kohli Hailed as Greatest ODI Player of All Time by Atherton and Hussain
On Sunday, during India's Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan, Kohli reached another historic milestone, becoming the fastest batter and only the third player to surpass 14,000 runs in ODIs.
Just About Backing My Shots: Kohli on His Elegant Cover Drives Against Pakistan
Kohli, who had a dream day in Dubai on Sunday, wrapped up India's victory in style, scoring his 51st ODI century off a boundary.
'Kohinoor' Kohli Has 2-3 More Years Left, Will Score 10-15 More Tons: Sidhu
In style, Kohli proved his return to form by 51st ODI century that led India to a victory of six wickets against arch-rivals Pakistan, therefore providing almost a watertight claim for a berth in the Champions Trophy semifinals.
At 36, it takes a lot out of me to put in that much effort, Says Virat Kohli
After guiding his team to victory with a brilliant century, Kohli, now 36, expressed his contentment at having a week-long break before the next game.
Champions Trophy: Kohli Breaks Azharuddin's Record for Most ODI Catches by an Indian
He did it in the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest to 14,000 ODI Runs Milestone
This time, the hit set Kohli into a select group; he became the third cricketer to breach this milestone in the entire history of ODIs. He also followed the illustrious Indian, Sachin Tendulkar, who collected a record 18,246 runs, and Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka, who made 14,234 runs in his career.
Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli Reflects on Match-Winning Knock in Crucial Game
Walking in early after the captain had gotten out within the first 10 overs, Kohli made crucial partnerships, 69 runs with Shubman Gill (46) and a match-sealing 114-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer (56). A century that remained unbeaten for 111 balls and featured seven boundaries also took him to the phenomenal 14,000 ODI run landmark, the fastest ever to that milestone.
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