Indian captain Virat Kohli received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India on Thursday. The award was presented by President Pranab Mukherjee. He has had a phenomenal year in cricket where he’s scored runs with the bat and also led his side to unprecedented success. Top it all he has led this Indian team to the No. 1 Test ranking after taking over the reins from Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Continue reading “Virat Kohli receives Padma Shri Award”
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First Player to Receive the Polly Umrigar Award 3 times- Virat Kohli
Indian captain Virat Kohli will become the first player to receive the Polly Umrigar Award for the third time at a function which is to be held on 8th March in Bangalore at the BCCI annual awards. He received his first award in the year 2011-12 and the second one was in the year 2014-15. Continue reading “First Player to Receive the Polly Umrigar Award 3 times- Virat Kohli”
Virat Kohli Named Test Captain of the Year 2016 At Espn Cricinfo Awards
Indian Captain Virat Kohli has been named as captain of the year at the 10th annual Espn Cricinfo Awards. He has led India to 9 wins in 12 test. England all rounder Ben Stokes won the best test batsman of the year for his magnificent innings of 258 runs of 198 balls against South Africa in Cape town. His team mate Stuart Broad won him the best test bowler for his magnificent spell of bowling of 6 wickets for 17 runs. Continue reading “Virat Kohli Named Test Captain of the Year 2016 At Espn Cricinfo Awards”
Virat Kohli First Loss as Test Captain at Home Against Australia In Pune-2017
Indian captain Virat Kohli had a first taste of defeat as captain as his side suffered a embarrassing loss against Australia by 333 runs. Virat Kohli himself made 0 and 13 in the respective innings. Continue reading “Virat Kohli First Loss as Test Captain at Home Against Australia In Pune-2017”