Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli continues to redefine greatness in international cricket after becoming the first batter in history to cross 28,000 international runs, eclipsing a long-standing record previously held by Sachin Tendulkar.

Virat Kohli continues to command a fan following like no other in the modern era of cricket. The former India captain, however, opened up on an aspect of Indian cricket fans and their hero worship and how it can affect his teammates.

Virat Kohli combined a match-winning 93 with a touching revelation off the field, saying he sends every award from his international career to his mother’s Gurugram home. The Indian great guided India to a nervy four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI.

Former Indian captain Ajinkya Rahane believes ace batter Virat Kohli has changed his approach considerably over the past few months in an effort to up the ante from the get-go.

India batting great Virat Kohli on Sunday reflected on his illustrious career, calling it “nothing short of a dream come true” as he contin.

It was the opening match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand in Vadodara, and the visuals were the point in themselves - Shubman Gill, the captain, sharing the middle with Kohli, the benchmark.

Virat Kohli missed out on a well-deserved century in the ODI series opener between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, January 11.

No longer weighed down by milestones or expectation, Virat Kohli now bats on instinct and intent. Since returning to ODI action last October, he has scored at a strike rate of 103, significantly higher than his career strike rate.