Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. With 71 international centuries across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, he sits alongside Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting in the pantheon of run-scorers. Named ICC ODI Player of the Decade for 2011-2020, Kohli’s hunger for runs, his ability to chase down targets, and his intensity at the crease have defined modern Indian cricket for over 15 years.
Kohli’s batting style is built on technical precision and extraordinary fitness. A right-handed batsman, he combines classical shot-making with explosive power, particularly through the covers and on the leg side. His ability to pace an innings, whether accelerating in T20s or building a long Test knock, sets him apart. Kohli holds the record for the fastest player to reach 8,000 ODI runs and has scored centuries in virtually every cricket-playing nation.
As former India captain across all three formats, Kohli’s leadership transformed Indian cricket into an aggressive, fast-bowling-led unit that competed fiercely away from home. Under his captaincy, India reached the final of the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021 and became a dominant force in bilateral series worldwide.
In 2026, Kohli featured in India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign in February-March and plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026. He is expected to tour with India for the England white-ball series in July and the New Zealand tour later in the year. Check whatisthetime.now/country/india for Indian time when watching Kohli bat.