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Who was ranked number one in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen in 2013?
Who was ranked number one in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen in 2013?
- Virat Kohli (correct)
- MS Dhoni
- Rohit Sharma
- Sachin Tendulkar
Which Indian cricketer was the only one to hold the number one spot in all three formats of the game at one point?
Which Indian cricketer was the only one to hold the number one spot in all three formats of the game at one point?
- MS Dhoni
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli (correct)
In which year did Virat Kohli become the first player to score 20,000 runs in a decade?
In which year did Virat Kohli become the first player to score 20,000 runs in a decade?
- 2012
- 2016
- 2014 (correct)
- 2010
How many times did Virat Kohli win the ICC ODI Player of the Year award?
How many times did Virat Kohli win the ICC ODI Player of the Year award?
Where was Virat Kohli born?
Where was Virat Kohli born?
What award did Virat Kohli receive in 2018?
What award did Virat Kohli receive in 2018?
Where did Kohli commence his early education?
Where did Kohli commence his early education?
What was the setback Virat Kohli faced in trying to secure a place in the under-14 Delhi team?
What was the setback Virat Kohli faced in trying to secure a place in the under-14 Delhi team?
Who initially perceived Virat Kohli to be just another enthusiastic young boy?
Who initially perceived Virat Kohli to be just another enthusiastic young boy?
Where did Virat Kohli first exhibit remarkable cricketing talent?
Where did Virat Kohli first exhibit remarkable cricketing talent?
In which year did India finish as the runners-up in the ICC World Test Championship?
In which year did India finish as the runners-up in the ICC World Test Championship?
Who won the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in 2008?
Who won the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in 2008?
When was Virat Kohli named the male cricketer of the decade by the International Cricket Council?
When was Virat Kohli named the male cricketer of the decade by the International Cricket Council?
Which country hosted the ICC T20 World Cup in 2014?
Which country hosted the ICC T20 World Cup in 2014?
Why did Virat Kohli's father decline offers to relocate his son to influential clubs?
Why did Virat Kohli's father decline offers to relocate his son to influential clubs?
Where did Kohli receive training while simultaneously participating in matches at the Sumeet Dogra Academy?
Where did Kohli receive training while simultaneously participating in matches at the Sumeet Dogra Academy?
Which prestigious award did Virat Kohli receive in 2017?
Which prestigious award did Virat Kohli receive in 2017?
Why was Kohli unable to secure a place in the under-14 Delhi team?
Why was Kohli unable to secure a place in the under-14 Delhi team?
Where were Kohli's formative years spent?
Where were Kohli's formative years spent?
How was Virat Kohli described during his initial days at Rajkumar Sharma's academy?
How was Virat Kohli described during his initial days at Rajkumar Sharma's academy?
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Study Notes
Virat Kohli's Career and Achievements
- Virat Kohli was ranked number one in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen in 2013.
- He is the only Indian cricketer to hold the number one spot in all three formats of the game at one point.
- In 2019, Kohli became the first player to score 20,000 runs in a decade.
- He has won the ICC ODI Player of the Year award four times.
Early Life and Education
- Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India.
- He received his early education at Vishal Bharti Public School.
- Kohli initially faced a setback in trying to secure a place in the under-14 Delhi team due to his lack of height and physique.
- His father declined offers to relocate him to influential clubs, preferring to focus on his education.
Cricketing Career
- Rajkumar Sharma initially perceived Kohli as just another enthusiastic young boy.
- Kohli first exhibited remarkable cricketing talent at the Sumeet Dogra Academy.
- He received training at the academy while simultaneously participating in matches.
- In 2008, India won the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup under Kohli's captaincy.
- India finished as the runners-up in the ICC World Test Championship in 2021.
Awards and Recognition
- In 2017, Kohli received the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.
- In 2018, he received the ICC Cricketer of the Year award.
- In 2020, Kohli was named the male cricketer of the decade by the International Cricket Council.
- Bangladesh hosted the ICC T20 World Cup in 2014.
Personal Life
- Kohli's formative years were spent in Delhi, India.
- During his initial days at Rajkumar Sharma's academy, Kohli was described as a keen and enthusiastic learner.
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