Scaling peaks with singles & doubles

In-form Kohli, the anointed king of chase, is doing what he does best as he looks to inspire India against England in Lucknow today

- SWAROOP SWAMINATHAN 

THE Awadh province is an important piece of India that's locked away in the history books. Capital for arts and culture, the region has a pride of place for varying reasons. There was a serious uprising against the British after it was annexed in the 1850s. In 1925, the Kakori train robbery was one of the most successful standalone acts of rebellion against the Empire. The city is also known for its rich architecture (the Bara Imambara) and food (tunde ke kabab) among other things. Then, there were the Nawabs, the rulers of the region. That's why Lucknow was given the moniker of 'City of Nawabs'.

On Sunday, 11 Indian men will continue their quest to become kings in a place that's been hosting royalty for the last three centuries. Speaking of royalty, Virat Kohli, who has rediscovered his love for monstering chases, has another chance to equal one of ODIs grand milestones. 49 tons. Before the pandemic began, it was assumed to be a matter of time. When it was raging, Kohli's graph took a downturn. Over the last 12 months though, the No. 3 has become the apex predator again.