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The King of chase: Why Virat Kohli is the ultimate showman of Indian cricket

When Virat Kohli turns back the clock, he excites and exhilarates like few others and Sunday was a prime example of him rising to the occasion on one of the grandest stages of them all — India v Pakistan in the desert sands of Dubai

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Virat Kohli celebrates his century against Pakistan during their Champions Trophy match in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday. Pic/PTI

Virat Kohli celebrates his century against Pakistan during their Champions Trophy match in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday. Pic/PTI

“At 36, a week off is very good. It takes a lot out of me to put in that much effort.” So said Virat Kohli while receiving the Player of the Match award on Sunday night, for his unbeaten 100 against Pakistan that practically guaranteed India a place in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy. Sometimes, one needs reminding that Kohli is 36. That he has been playing at the highest level for more than 16 years. Because looking at him, you’d never guess.

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