When it comes to the greatest cricketers to ever play the game, Virat Kohli will be right up there with the best. Kohli made his debut in 2008 and went on to break a plethora of records, including 50 ODI centuries. What made Kohli different from others was his ability to perform under pressure, especially in white ball cricket when he was given the tag of the 'chase master'.

Kohli also played a significant role in keeping Test cricket alive. At a time when T20 was dominating other formats, with the existence of the Test format under threat, Kohli took over the reins of team India and revived the format. His aggressive leadership made India a brute force in Test cricket, with the team winning Test matches in South Africa, New Zealand and winning series in Australia twice.

As with any other cricketer, Kohli suffered a few phases of poor form, but he was able to make a grand comeback, showing his willingness to fight it out. After going three years without a century from 2019-2022, Kohli bounced back to end up as India's leading run scorer in the T20 World Cup 2022 and ODI World Cup 2023. He also played match-winning innings in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Apart from cricket, he is a lively individual outside the field.

Let us look at a few unseen moments from Kohli's past life that truly depict that Kohli is a king not just in the field, but outside as well.

Meanwhile, Kohli's Test form is concerning, but he is a fighter and would be keen to make a strong statement in the Test series against England in June.

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