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Virat Kohli

India · 2008–present

The definitive run-chaser of the modern one-day game.

80+
International centuries: 13,000+
ODI runs: 40
Test wins as captain: 58+
ODI average

Career

Kohli built his reputation on chasing targets, calculating a required rate and meeting it with unusual precision. As Test captain he pushed India towards fast bowling and overseas wins, and his fitness standards changed what was expected of Indian cricketers.

Honours

Most centuries in ODI cricket
India's most successful Test captain by wins
T20 World Cup winner, 2024
ICC Cricketer of the Decade, 2011–2020

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