5 greatest players of the shortest format of the game

#3 Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is a product of controlled aggression. Unlike other Indian superstars that erupted onto the scene with "God-gifted" talent, the right-handed batsman was a story of evolution, of failures and successes. With 4418 runs in the tournament, the Delhi born batsman occupies the second spot on the list of highest run-getters in the tournament.

The Indian captain's stellar year in the IPL was undoubtedly 2016, where accumulated 973 runs and therefore took his side to the finals of the tournament. With 4 hundreds and 38 sixes, the man had a dream-like run.

However, his run scoring is only a part of the reason he made this list. The superstar of Indian cricket is an inspiring leader. Ruthless, consistent and aggressive. Kohli brings a sense of excitement onto the field and his aggression permeates through his entire team. A leader is no good unless he is followed, and Kohli inspires everyone by leading from the front.