VK 28: Best images from Virat Kohli's memorable career so far

Modified Nov 05, 2016 23:25 IST

Kohli and Afridi — Kohli has grown in stature both on and off the field

#1 On top of the world

2016 Test mace — Kohli receives the prestigious Test mace from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in Indore

For any Test captain, leading your team to the number one spot in the ICC rankings and receiving the coveted mace remains the biggest dream. Even though India had reached the summit during November 2009 under MS Dhoni’s leadership, Kohli’s troops were desperate to claim top billing as well.

After a thunderstorm and inadequate drainage facilities at Queen’s Park Oval had conspired to prevent them from reaching the top slot, Kohli’s team blanked New Zealand 3-0 to go on top of the world.