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Semi-protected edit request on 23 October 2025
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chnges "lastodidate = 9 March lastodiyear = 2025 lastodiagainst = New Zealand"
to
"lastodidate = 23 October lastodiyear = 2025 lastodiagainst = Australia" Shutup call (talk) 09:38, 23 October 2025 (UTC)
Already done Day Creature (talk) 16:31, 23 October 2025 (UTC)
Just how good is Kohli?
editRather than edit war and insult each other in edit summaries, how about a proper discussion on whether Kohli is one of the best / best all-format / best limited-overs
batters ever / of his era / for India
?
Different sources say different things, so we need to come to a consensus, not just use the ref that supports our own POV.
Claims of greatness need multiple reliable sources, preferably including some from non-Indian media. We can even mention that sources / opinions differ, rather than a single black-or-white statement. Of course the lead should also summarise the rest of the article, so there should be a longer mention of his position within the pantheon of players later in the article. Spike 'em (talk) 11:59, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- I think that nobody’s really talking here because the stan culture on this page is so heavy. People are treating this like a tribute page rather than an encyclopedia. My take is that limited-overs claim is solid and won't ruffle many feathers. Asserting all-format supremacy is more contentious and invites unnecessary debate, especially when considering his recent Test trajectory. Ashish 14:16, 7 February 2026 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 14 December 2025
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Biplabroye (talk) 14:59, 14 December 2025 (UTC)
Change the last ODI match date from 3rd December, 2025 to 6th December, 2025
Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want made. Day Creature (talk) 15:16, 14 December 2025 (UTC)
- Please check the last odi match played between IND v SA ~2025-40678-68 (talk) 15:19, 14 December 2025 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 31 December 2025
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In the overview, remove or change "Career End: 2025" as the career of this person has not ended yet. RSTKohli (talk) 01:29, 31 December 2025 (UTC)
Question: Where are you seeing this? The only mentions of his career ending are accurate and sourced mentions that he retired from Test cricket. FMRadio :3(chat | edits | she/her) 02:19, 31 December 2025 (UTC)
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want made. Please detail the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Day Creature (talk) 19:00, 31 December 2025 (UTC)
Little correction.
editChange "Considered one of the greatest all-format batsmen in the history of cricket, he has been acclaimed for his batting skills and records." To
"Considered one of the greatest all-format *batsman* in the history of cricket, he has been acclaimed for his batting skills and records." ~2026-33214-56 (talk) 15:22, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
- It's correct as it is. The statement refers to him being a member of a group of great batsmen (plural). Spike 'em (talk) 15:41, 4 June 2026 (UTC)