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

#6 Never back down

Kohli lays down the marker in his inaugural Test as skipper

Prior to their Australian sojourn of 2014/15, India were still reeling from the scars of a dismal England tour with Kohli managing just 134 runs from 5 matches at a woeful average of 13.40.

With regular skipper MS Dhoni unavailable for the first Test at Adelaide, Kohli took over the captaincy. Showing remarkable mental toughness, he dazzled with twin centuries and more importantly displayed his attacking instincts by deciding to go after an improbable fourth-innings target. Even though India fell agonizingly short by 48 runs, his daring leadership received immense applause.