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Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian batter, is currently enjoying a break from the cricketing frenzy in London with his family. Despite being away from the field, Kohli's star power remains undiminished, as evidenced by a recent viral video that captured him catching a train in the British capital.As Kohli disembarked from the shuttle, a fan approached him for a photograph. Kohli, while acknowledging the request, politely informed the fan that he would only pose for a group picture. The video, which has since gone viral, showcases Kohli's global fan following and the difficulty he faces in escaping recognition, even in a foreign city.Kohli's international cricket journey began 16 years ago, on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. The then-19-year-old opened the batting with Gautam Gambhir and scored 12 runs. Despite a modest debut, Kohli has since transformed into a batting behemoth for India.In ODIs, Kohli has amassed a staggering 13,906 runs in 295 matches, including a record-breaking 50 centuries. He has also scored 8,848 runs in 113 Test matches and 4,188 runs in 125 T20Is. Kohli's trophy cabinet boasts the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2013 Champions Trophy, and the 2024 T20 World Cup.Kohli's leadership qualities have also been evident in his role as India's Test captain. Under his stewardship, the team won 40 out of 68 matches, making him the most successful Indian Test captain in terms of wins.Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise, where he has played since 2008, celebrated his 16 years in international cricket with a heartfelt tribute. The franchise hailed Kohli as a "King" and praised his relentless passion and unwavering commitment to the sport.

Virat Kohli, the star Indian batter, embarked on a whirlwind journey after India's triumphant T20 World Cup victory. Hours after participating in the team's celebrations in Mumbai, Kohli boarded a flight to London to reunite with his family.The Indian team's journey began with a 16-hour chartered flight from Barbados to New Delhi. Upon arrival, they were greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who felicitated them and shared breakfast with the contingent. The team then flew to Mumbai, where they were met with a rousing reception from fans.Kohli and his teammates participated in an open bus victory parade, with thousands of fans lining Mumbai's Marine Drive to witness the world champions. The parade culminated at Wankhede Stadium, where the BCCI organized a felicitation ceremony. The team received a prize money of Rs 125 crore, as announced after the final.Amidst the celebrations, Kohli made a swift departure for London. As per reports, he boarded a private chartered flight at 3:15 am and arrived in London by 12:45 pm (IST). His wife, Anushka Sharma, had been present at the India vs. Pakistan match in New York but had not attended the rest of the tournament.Kohli's performance in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup final had been underwhelming, but he rose to the occasion when it mattered most. Prior to the final, he had scored only 75 runs. However, in the all-important clash, he played a pivotal role with a 'Man of the Match' worthy 76.Moments after India's victory, Kohli announced his retirement from T20I cricket. However, he will continue to play the longer formats of the game.