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Sports News- Those records of King Kohli, which will hardly be broken

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By Jitendra Jangid- Yesterday, former Indian cricket captain and world's greatest batsman King Kohli celebrated his 36th birthday. King Kohli is known for his batting skills, fielding, aggressive captaincy, in a career spanning over 15 years, Kohli has established himself as one of the all-time greats of the game. He has changed the definition of cricket.

Virat Kohli first emerged on the international stage in 2008, when he made his debut for India in an ODI against Sri Lanka. At that time, no one could have predicted that the young, aggressive player would become one of the greatest cricketers of his generation. Since then, Kohli's journey has progressed very rapidly, defined by incredible consistency, dedication to fitness and hunger for excellence.

Impressive records in all formats

Test cricket:

Virat's contribution to Test cricket is nothing short of a legend. To date, he has played 118 Test matches, scoring 9,040 runs at an impressive average of 47.83. His notable achievements include 29 centuries and 31 fifties, with his best score being 254. His golden period in Test cricket came between 2016 and 2019, when he scored 4,208 runs in 43 matches at an average of 66.79, including 7 double centuries, as captain, Kohli led India to 40 wins in 68 Tests.

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One-day Internationals:

When it comes to ODIs, Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to have played the format. With 13,906 runs in 295 matches, Kohli averages 58.18, including 50 centuries - a record he will set in 2023, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous best.

T20 Internationals:

Virat Kohli has also performed brilliantly in T20 Internationals, scoring 4,188 runs in 125 matches at an average of 48.69. He has one century and 38 half-centuries to his name, making him the second-highest run-scorer in T20Is.

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A Global Brand:

Beyond his impressive on-field achievements, Virat Kohli has gone beyond the game of cricket to become one of the world's most marketable athletes. His aggressive playing style, his commitment to fitness and mental toughness have made him a role model for millions of young cricketers around the world.

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