Virat Kohli has been one of the integral pillars of the Indian national cricket team. India’s run machine has made a telling impact with the bat across all three formats of the game. The right-handed batter has been well and truly consistent in terms of scoring runs.
His consistency is what sets him apart from other batters of the current era. It is worth noting that he has been a stellar Test captain for Team India. Under his captaincy, Team India defeated Australia in Australia in a Test series for the first time in history.
Virat Kohli earned the tag of the most successful captain in Test cricket. Virat Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 and since then, he has always given absolutely everything. Notably, he was adjudged the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year (2018) and has achieved unique records in Test cricket.
Let’s take a glimpse at the three unique achievements of Virat Kohli in the longest format of the game.
1. Most double centuries by an Indian
Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer for Team India in Test cricket among the active players. The right-handed batter has scored 8479 runs at an average of 48.7 including 28 centuries and 28 half-centuries. It is worth noting that he has scored 7 double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket.
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2. Most Test wins by Asian captain
Virat Kohli has been a spectacular captain for Team India in the longest format. Under his tutelage, Team India have won as many as 40 matches, the most by an Asian captain, which is indeed an exceptional record.
3. Most Away Test wins by an Indian captain
The senior Indian cricketer has achieved another feat during his captaincy stint. Under his captaincy, Team India have won the most away Tests (16 wins), the most by an Indian captain in the history of Test cricket.
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