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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli India Cricket
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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli India Cricket
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With Virat Kohli ready to captain India against Australia, here are a few facts about the star from Delhi.

Did you know his nickname is "Chikku". He came into the spotlight when playing for Delhi against Karnataka in a Ranji Trophy match on the day of his father's death. On such an emotional day, Kohli dominated and went on to score 90 runs.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli Cricket India
Photo courtesy of Virat Kohli Facebook

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli Cricket India
Photo courtesy of Virat Kohli Facebook

Under Kohli's leadership, the U-19 Indian Cricket team won the 2008 U-19 World Cup. It was an indicator of how solid of a player he would become in just a few years.

Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma India Cricket
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Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma India Cricket
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Just how dominant has he been at a young age? He is just a third Indian to have scored two ODI centuries before his 22nd birthday. Can you guess the others?

They're Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina.

Rohit Ghosh is a Senior Writer for www.Rantsports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RohitGhosh. “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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