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Freed-up Kohli shows what he is truly capable of

Earlier in the one-day series, the India captain batted according to the match situation, did just what his team needed. Now, with the result of the game holding little value, he had the licence to let himself go, and boy did he put on a show

17-Feb-2018•Sidharth Monga in Centurion

Kohli's 35th ODI ton helps India wallop South Africa 5-1

Shardul Thakur dominated with the ball, Virat Kohli with the bat and India cruised to an eight-wicket win in Centurion, taking the six-match series 5-1

16-Feb-2018•The Report by Nikhil Kalro

Kuldeep, Chahal could be 'a massive X-factor' at World Cup - Kohli

'Every over they might pick up two wickets, that is the kind of belief they have in their abilities. The team has a belief in them, the team is backing them'

08-Feb-2018•Sidharth Monga in Cape Town

Kohli, wristspinners trample South Africa again

After the India captain smashed an unbeaten 160, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal shared eight wickets between them to put their side 3-0 up

07-Feb-2018•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Kohli 112 bests du Plessis 120 as India go 1-0 up

A difficult chase of 270 ended up being straightforward thanks to a mighty Virat Kohli century and solid contribution from Ajinkya Rahane at No. 4

01-Feb-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

This win will be remembered for a long time - Kohli

India's captain felt vindicated in his assessment that India came close to winning in the first two Tests of this series after a "sweet" win in Johannesburg that he compared with Lord's 2014

27-Jan-2018•Sidharth Monga in Johannesburg

South Africa ahead after 11-wicket day

Virat Kohli attacked with luck, Cheteshwar Pujara defended and defended solidly, both got fifties in tough batting conditions, but a lower-order collapse gave South Africa the upper hand as India went from 144 for 4 to 187 all out

24-Jan-2018•The Report by Sidharth Monga in Johannesburg

'Wanderers has been a special venue for us' - Kohli

India's captain hopes his team can take inspiration from past deeds at the Bullring, particularly the Test match they dominated for large periods on their 2013-14 tour of South Africa

23-Jan-2018•Sidharth Monga in Johannesburg

Not sure if Kohli is a long-term captaincy option - Graeme Smith

The former South Africa captain has raised doubts over Virat Kohli's ability to get the best out of his players in high-stress situations, the type of which they will repeatedly come up against on tour

22-Jan-2018•Sidharth Monga in Johannesburg

Kohli becomes second Indian to 900 Test-ranking points

In the bowlers rankings, James Anderson reclaimed the top spot from Kagiso Rabada, who now trails the England seamer by 15 points

18-Jan-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kohli named ICC's cricketer and captain of the year

Australia's Steven Smith took home the other big prize as he was recognised as the best Test player of 2017

18-Jan-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

'So many soft dismissals in one match hurt a lot' - Kohli

India's captain has asked every member of the team to reflect on the soft dismissals and errors made by them

17-Jan-2018•Sidharth Monga in Centurion

'I'm not sitting here comforting my guys' - Kohli

India's captain said he wanted his players 'be hard on themselves' after the defeat in Centurion, while responding combatively to questions about selection and his team's overseas record in his post-match press conference

17-Jan-2018•Sidharth Monga in Centurion

Virat Kohli penalised for poor on-field behaviour

The India captain was fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point for his conduct with on-field umpire Michael Gough on the third day in Centurion

16-Jan-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kohli, Bumrah lead India's fight but South Africa still ahead

Virat Kohli's 21st Test hundred and two early wickets from Jasprit Bumrah kept India's bid for a series-levelling win alive, but AB de Villiers' skill and enterprise ensured South Africa remained in control of the Centurion Test

15-Jan-2018•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Kohli's 85* keeps South Africa's attack at bay

An aggressive unbeaten 85 from Virat Kohli led India's response to South Africa's 335, but South Africa kept chipping away at the other end to end the second day firmly in front

14-Jan-2018•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Not saying Rahane will not start in this game - Kohli

India's captain mocked those asking for Rahane's inclusion in the XI, claiming that "no one" had wanted him to play in the last Test

12-Jan-2018•Sidharth Monga in Centurion

'Respect the way he plays, but it's all about getting AB out'

They are team-mates in the IPL and friends off the field, but Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers will only be batsmen to dismiss as soon as possible when South Africa begin their Test series against India

30-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Rather have training sessions in our control than warm-ups - Kohli

"There's no point wasting two days, scoring quick fifties and coming out. We'd rather have them do two sessions, get into Test match zone and prepare the wickets the way we want to," India's captain said

30-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Overseas tours will 'define' India - Shastri

The India coach was wary of the challenges posed by series in South Africa, England and Australia, but said that the tours will make the team stronger

27-Dec-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

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