RCB told to 'bring Virat Kohli back as captain' with MS Dhoni reminder if they fail to reach IPL 2024 Playoffs
7 months, 1 week ago

RCB told to 'bring Virat Kohli back as captain' with MS Dhoni reminder if they fail to reach IPL 2024 Playoffs

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh has given a piece of bold advice to Royal Challengers Bengaluru to re-appoint Virat Kohli as their captain after IPL 2024, as he feels they need an Indian player to lead the side. As Dhoni has a lot of impact in Chennai, Virat Kohli is a big leader, he knows the kind of cricket they need to play. I would like to see Virat Kohli leading the side going forward," Harbhajan said on Star Sports. Virat Kohli ups the ante Meanwhile, the RCB star batter has smashed a total of 33 sixes so far, the second-highest by a batter next to SRH's Abhishek Sharma.

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'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH
5 days, 4 hours ago

'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH

ABP News  

Virat Kohli's tenure as India's Test captain was marked by highs and lows, particularly during tours to SENA countries, where the competition was intense. Team India attaining the historic first-ever Test series win against Australia in Australia during the 2018-19 season was one of the standout achievements under Virat's captaincy. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast, revealed a …

'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy
5 days, 11 hours ago

'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru let go of Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell in the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but the franchise managed to pick up the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Krunal Pandya. RCB Team Director Mo Bobat has now revealed what Virat Kohli had to say about the squad …

RCB Director of Cricket dissects Virat Kohli’s batting template for IPL 2025: ‘Got no doubt that he’ll want to…’
6 days ago

RCB Director of Cricket dissects Virat Kohli’s batting template for IPL 2025: ‘Got no doubt that he’ll want to…’

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. During the auction in Jeddah, RCB spent ₹2 crores each on Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood, Englishman Phil Salt, veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, English all-rounder Liam Livingstone, India all-rounder Krunal Pandya, Aussie Tim David and former player Devdutt Padikkal. Going into IPL 2025, …

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals
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1 week, 2 days ago

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar expressed that star batter Virat Kohli would be particularly disappointed with the nature of his dismissal to Australia’s Josh Hazlewood on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test on December 16. Kohli’s early departure added to the pressure on India’s batting unit, already reeling after losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and then Shubman Gill cheaply. The …

Virat Kohli goes back to drawing board to get ready for Gabba challenge after Adelaide's failure: ‘He was playing…’
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli goes back to drawing board to get ready for Gabba challenge after Adelaide's failure: ‘He was playing…’

Hindustan Times  

Team India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli has started preparations for the third Test against Australia after twin failures in Adelaide, where he scored 7 and 11. However, a new challenge awaits him in the third Test at Gabba, where the bounce forces players to play more on the back foot, which isn't a strong suit for a front-footed Kohli. Harbhajan …

Kapil Dev refuses to give advice to struggling Virat Kohli to come out of rut in Australia: ‘It is only up to him…’
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Kapil Dev refuses to give advice to struggling Virat Kohli to come out of rut in Australia: ‘It is only up to him…’

Hindustan Times  

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has no advice for Virat Kohli, who needs to get his rhythm back for the Brisbane Test against Australia. Indian batsman Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal on the second day of the pink-ball Test. 1983 WC-winning skipper rated Kohli as one of the top four batters to play for India …

'Virat Kohli's average slipped to 48 because of adamance...': Ex-India batter drops truth bomb after Adelaide failure
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Virat Kohli's average slipped to 48 because of adamance...': Ex-India batter drops truth bomb after Adelaide failure

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli couldn’t continue the momentum from his century in Perth, as he fell cheaply in the first innings of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Adelaide. Former Indian cricketer and pundit Sanjay Manjrekar wasn’t happy with Kohli falling to such a delivery once again, bringing up how this was a recurring theme towards the latter part of Kohli’s …

Watch: Virat Kohli injured? Batter seen bandaged in Adelaide training
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Watch: Virat Kohli injured? Batter seen bandaged in Adelaide training

India Today  

As Rohit Sharma-led India aims to extend their winning momentum in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a video of star batter Virat Kohli receiving medical attention for a possible knee niggle has left fans concerned. The clip, which emerged from India’s training session ahead of the Day-Night Test in Adelaide starting from December 6, showed the team’s medical staff bandaging Kohli’s …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli to return as RCB skipper? R Ashwin comments on scenario
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli to return as RCB skipper? R Ashwin comments on scenario

India Today  

R Ashwin feels that Virat Kohli will be stepping in as Royal Challengers Benagluru's new captain during the IPL 2025 season. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the spinner said that the Indian star would take up the role as Bengaluru hasn't gone for a captain during the IPL 2025 Auction. IPL 2025 mega auction: Full squad of all 10 teams …

IPL 2025: Who Leads Better? Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni's IPL Captaincy Records
3 weeks, 4 days ago

IPL 2025: Who Leads Better? Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni's IPL Captaincy Records

ABP News  

Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni's IPL Captaincy Records: Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained Virat Kohli for a record Rs 21 crore ahead of Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, sparking rumors of his potential return as captain. Virat Kohli stepped down as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain before IPL 2022, paving way for Faf du Plessis to take over. Also on ABP …

'Told Virat Kohli I support RCB only because...': Australian minister reserves 'highest praise' for India batting great
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Told Virat Kohli I support RCB only because...': Australian minister reserves 'highest praise' for India batting great

Hindustan Times  

One of the most popular athletes in not only India but right across the world, there may not be an overseas country where Virat Kohli’s star shines brighter than in Australia. Kohli, along with the rest of the Indian squad, is currently in the Australian capital of Canberra for the tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI during the Border-Gavaskar …

'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper

Hindustan Times  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was recently picked up by Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, feels Virat Kohli is going to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming edition of the tournament. While analysing RCB's auction, Ashwin said that the franchise haven't gone with any other leadership option, hence he does not …

'Virat Kohli will be RCB skipper': AB de Villiers drops internet-breaking captaincy comeback hint for IPL 2025
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Virat Kohli will be RCB skipper': AB de Villiers drops internet-breaking captaincy comeback hint for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru finalised a 22-member squad for the 2025 Indian Premier League throughout the two-day auction earlier this week, but suspense remains on their captaincy. Virat Kohli might return as RCB captain Former RCB batter and one of the legends of the game, AB de Villiers, seemed to hint that Kohli "will lead" the side in the 2025 …

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025

India Today  

RCB great AB de Villiers has hinted that former skipper Virat Kohli might return as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. "I don't think it has been confirmed yet, but he will be the captain, I think, looking at the squad," said AB de Villiers on his official YouTube channel, hinting at …

If not Virat Kohli then who? Assessing RCB's captaincy options after auction
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

If not Virat Kohli then who? Assessing RCB's captaincy options after auction

India Today  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru might have had a decent IPL 2025 mega auction, but the question remains: who will be the next captain of RCB for the upcoming season? RCB had let go of Faf du Plessis ahead of the auction, who has captained the franchise since 2022, replacing Virat Kohli following the former captain's decision to quit the role …

Virat Kohli to return as captain? RCB's IPL auction strategy leaves pundits confused
1 month ago

Virat Kohli to return as captain? RCB's IPL auction strategy leaves pundits confused

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's decision to buy only one player from the first two marquee sets of the IPL 2025 mega auction has left fans and pundits confused. RCB missed the opportunity to buy the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc and only went for England all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the first two marquee sets. IPL …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli Continues Poor Run; Gets Bamboozled By Aussie Pacer | WATCH
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli Continues Poor Run; Gets Bamboozled By Aussie Pacer | WATCH

ABP News  

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli's horrific run with the bat continues, as the legendary batter is dismissed for 5 in the ongoing first Test match between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has commenced today, and India are in all sorts of trouble, as the side have produced …

Retirement calls get louder for Virat Kohli as ex-India captain begins BGT 2024 on sour note
1 month ago

Retirement calls get louder for Virat Kohli as ex-India captain begins BGT 2024 on sour note

Live Mint  

Retirement calls got louder for Virat Kohli as the former India captain began his Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 on Friday on a sour note at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday. “Virat Kohli should consider hanging up his boots if he doesn't get his form back in this test series,” one user wrote in frustration on X. !” Another user …

Jasprit Bumrah questioned about Virat Kohli's form in PC, pacer drops subtle warning: 'I don't want to jinx but...'
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah questioned about Virat Kohli's form in PC, pacer drops subtle warning: 'I don't want to jinx but...'

Hindustan Times  

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has backed Virat Kohli to come good in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as the pacer is set to captain the side in the first Test in Perth. India players Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah watch the internal practice match in Perth. Backing Virat Kohli, who has been struggling for runs in the longest format, Bumrah …

Virat Kohli’s decline leaves India pondering unthinkable question ahead of Australia series
1 month ago

Virat Kohli’s decline leaves India pondering unthinkable question ahead of Australia series

The Independent  

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King Kohli: How Aussie stars have hyped up India's batting star ahead of Test series
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1 month ago

King Kohli: How Aussie stars have hyped up India's batting star ahead of Test series

India Today  

The countdown for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series has begun as in a couple of days from now, the Indian team will take on Australia on their home soil. -------------------------------------------------------------------- If India aim to win, Kohli should be top run-scorer: Michael clarke "Virat Kohli's record in Australia is phenomenal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I worry about Kohli in Australia, he will be amongst …

Virat Kohli can find batting form by antagonising Australia: Ravi Shastri
1 month ago

Virat Kohli can find batting form by antagonising Australia: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri reckons that batting stalwart Virat Kohli should embrace his fiery and combative persona against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to rediscover his dominant form in Test cricket. With the opening Test of the much-anticipated series set to begin in Perth on Friday, Shastri believes Kohli's trademark aggression could be the key to reversing his recent …

'If India win, then Rohit Sharma returns...': BCCI warned of major chaos as Harbhajan replies to viral Gavaskar remark
1 month, 1 week ago

'If India win, then Rohit Sharma returns...': BCCI warned of major chaos as Harbhajan replies to viral Gavaskar remark

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India of a major chaos as he replied to India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar's viral suggestion to the selectors of making Jasprit Bumrah the captain for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series amid the uncertainty over Rohit Sharma's participation in the first match against Australia in Perth. India's captain …

Virat Kohli will have his moments, hopefully not too many: Travis Head ahead of BGT
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli will have his moments, hopefully not too many: Travis Head ahead of BGT

New Indian Express  

PERTH: Australian batter Travis Head on Monday backed Virat Kohli to "have his moments in the series" as the Indian superstar continued to dominate talks in the run-up to the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on Friday. Kohli's ordinary returns with the bat this year in Test cricket notwithstanding, the 36-year-old has been the cynosure of all eyes since the Indian …

Virat Kohli knows exactly what Australia is planning for him: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli knows exactly what Australia is planning for him: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels Virat Kohli already knows what Australia is going to plan against him in the upcoming Test series. Ahead of the series, there’s a lot of chatter around star India batter Virat Kohli’s form who’s been having a tough time with the bat in the longest format. Virat Kohli's stellar record in Australia Kohli hasn’t …

Virat Kohli fans climb trees, bring ladders to watch India star during training at WACA ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli fans climb trees, bring ladders to watch India star during training at WACA ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli has grabbed headlines ever since he landed on the Australian soil ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this month. After arriving in Perth, the venue for the first Australia vs India's first Test, on Sunday, Kohli finally had a full-fledged training session at the WACA on Wednesday with Kohli being the cynosure among all. While the Indian …

Australia will be home away from home for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Sanjay Manjrekar
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australia will be home away from home for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to find form in Australia, saying the conditions Down Under will favour them more than spin-friendly conditions back home. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggled to get going in the recently-concluded three-Test series against New Zealand that India lost 0-3. Virat Kohli was undone by New Zealand spinners with …

Virat Kohli is not gelling with captain Rohit and coach Gambhir: Brendon Julian
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1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli is not gelling with captain Rohit and coach Gambhir: Brendon Julian

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Brendon Julian has made a shocking statement regarding the Indian dressing room saying that Virat Kohli is not gelling with captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Heading into the series, India need their star batter Virat Kohli in top form as he has a prolific record in Australia. Recently, Brendon Julian shared his thoughts on …

Brett Lee tells Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'get away from cricket' as India hit rock bottom: 'Word on the streets...'
1 month, 1 week ago

Brett Lee tells Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'get away from cricket' as India hit rock bottom: 'Word on the streets...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee has advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to take a bit of a break after the low of New Zealand but freshen up just in time for the five-Test series starting November 22 in Perth. Losing at home just before a series as high-profile against Australia is never good news, but Lee wants Kohli and …

Virat Kohli arrives in Perth ahead of 1st Test, squad coming in batches
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli arrives in Perth ahead of 1st Test, squad coming in batches

India Today  

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli arrived in Perth ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia as part of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. However, India Today learnt that the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, did not travel with the team and might stay back in India due to the birth of his 2nd child. Gambhir has backed senior batters Virat Kohli …

RCB's Captaincy Decision Remains Unclear: Sources
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RCB's Captaincy Decision Remains Unclear: Sources

Firstpost  

RCB have released their captain for three years, Faf du Plessis, which means they will be needing a new captain. It has been reported that Virat Kohli, who has been retained yet again, can return as captain. Kohli captained RCB from 2013-2021 and also guided them to their only Indian Premier League (IPL) final in 2016. While Kohli did not …

RCB Confirms Virat Kohli's Return for Three More Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RCB Confirms Virat Kohli's Return for Three More Years

India Today  

Virat Kohli expresses his happiness and retention by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the next three years. The franchise's goal is to win at least one IPL title in the cycle, and they will give it their best shot to achieve this. Kohli is excited to continue playing for RCB and hopes to achieve the ultimate goal of winning an IPL …

RCB Captain Virat Kohli Returns? Rumors Circulate
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

RCB Captain Virat Kohli Returns? Rumors Circulate

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli could return as captain for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming IPL season. The franchise is looking for a new captain after Faf du Plessis turned 40 earlier this year. Kohli seems like the favourite to take over the captaincy role, with the franchise planning to hold a mega auction at the end of November to …

Virat Kohli to Return as RCB Captain?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli to Return as RCB Captain?

Deccan Chronicle  

Virat Kohli is set to return as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the upcoming season. The 34-year-old cricketer has been a key figure for the franchise since its inception in 2011. If the reports are true, he will lead the RCB in 143 matches, having captained them in 143 matches out of 243 matches he has …

Kohli's Return to Pune: A Decade Later, the Stage is Set for a Historic Test
2 months ago

Kohli's Return to Pune: A Decade Later, the Stage is Set for a Historic Test

India Today  

Virat Kohli is set to return to Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune for the second Test of the series against New Zealand. He scored a brilliant knock of 70 in the second innings of the first Test in Bengaluru, showcasing his trademark inside-out batting and cover drives. Kohli will be looking to rekindle his hunger and lead India to victory …

Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan Reunite in India vs New Zealand Test
2 months ago

Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan Reunite in India vs New Zealand Test

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan form a gritty partnership in the ongoing second innings of the first Test against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The duo, who had combined forces to possibly give one of the moments of IPL 2015, scored 136 runs together for the third wicket. Kohli and Khan's partnership helped India fight back …

Virat Kohli To Return As Test Captain? Players Who Could Lead India If Rohit Sharma Misses A Match In Australia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli To Return As Test Captain? Players Who Could Lead India If Rohit Sharma Misses A Match In Australia

ABP News  

The news of Rohit Sharma likely to miss an Australia Test might be a bit of a setback for the Indian cricket team and the BCCI who will be looking to win their Test Test in a row Down Under. READ HERE | Sports Fraternity Remembers Ratan Tata: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav Mourn Tycoon's Death With Rohit …

Virat Kohli served harsh 'youth' warning amidst poor red-ball form: 'He's got to start performing otherwise selectors…'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli served harsh 'youth' warning amidst poor red-ball form: 'He's got to start performing otherwise selectors…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India batting maestro Virat Kohli has been facing scrutiny for his underwhelming red-ball form in recent times. Veteran Australia spinner Brad Hogg has advised Kohli to get his mojo back and regain form in the next 10 Test matches to give India a chance to claim their first World Test Championship title. India definitely need Virat Kohli to step …

'Like Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli feels more at home away from home': Manjrekar claims Virat ‘not enjoying batting in India’
3 months ago

'Like Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli feels more at home away from home': Manjrekar claims Virat ‘not enjoying batting in India’

Hindustan Times  

In the ongoing Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli walked out to bat in the second innings with the usual confidence he carries to the crease. Despite India losing two early wickets, Kohli looked composed early on, playing a few solid strokes and navigating the bowlers fairly easily. Taking to X, Manjrekar suggested that Kohli’s decision to not use the …

Virat Kohli Played Under Tejashwi Yadav's Captaincy. Fact Or Fiction?
3 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli Played Under Tejashwi Yadav's Captaincy. Fact Or Fiction?

ABP News  

Tejashwi Yadavi, the Rashtriya Janta Dal leader, claimed in a bombshell interview that Team India star Virat Kohli played under his captaincy. READ HERE | Tejashwi Yadav Claims Virat Kohli Played Under His Captaincy In Domestic Cricket "I was a cricketer, and no one talks about it. Virat Kohli played in my captaincy — did anyone ever talk about it? …

'Virat bhai told me to smash the next ball...': When ex-RCB star misconceived Kohli's instructions and paid a big price
3 months, 1 week ago

'Virat bhai told me to smash the next ball...': When ex-RCB star misconceived Kohli's instructions and paid a big price

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli has been one of the best in the business for over a decade now, and the young cricketers try hard to learn from him whenever they get a chance to meet him. Manan Vohra, who played over 50 matches in IPL, shared his experience of playing alongside Kohli during his time at RCB as he also compared the …

'Virat Kohli played under my captaincy. Why don't they talk about it?': Politician turns heads with staggering claim
3 months, 1 week ago

'Virat Kohli played under my captaincy. Why don't they talk about it?': Politician turns heads with staggering claim

Hindustan Times  

Indian politician Tejashwi Yadav, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Saturday, garnered attention on social media after making a staggering revelation on his cricketing journey, where he claimed that he had once captained modern-era legend Virat Kohli. Tejashwi Yadav featured in seven domestic matches and got picked for the Indian Premier League In an interview with …

Virat Kohli directly lands in Chennai at 4 am from London, set for home Test return after 18 months in IND vs BAN
3 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli directly lands in Chennai at 4 am from London, set for home Test return after 18 months in IND vs BAN

Hindustan Times  

When there is Virat Kohli, there is buzz. After all, it is set to host Virat Kohli in whites for the first time at home in 18 months. Virat Kohli directly lands in Chennai at 4 am from London, ready for first home Test in 18 months Kohli flew directly from London to join the rest of the Indian players …

'...going back to start of Virat Kohli's captaincy': Ricky Ponting on India's 'strong leadership' as AUS tour looms
3 months, 1 week ago

'...going back to start of Virat Kohli's captaincy': Ricky Ponting on India's 'strong leadership' as AUS tour looms

Hindustan Times  

India are set to end their cricketing calendar year with a five-match Test tour of Australia. In 2018/19, India beat an Australian team still reeling from the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, thus becoming the first Asian team to beat them in a Test series in their home conditions. Former Australia captain and batting great Ricky Ponting, who knows a thing or …

How Virat Kohli instilled confidence in under-fire Yash Dayal after a forgettable season: 'Biggest thing he said to me…’
4 months ago

How Virat Kohli instilled confidence in under-fire Yash Dayal after a forgettable season: 'Biggest thing he said to me…’

Hindustan Times  

The presence of someone like Virat Kohli in the dressing room instantly boosts the confidence of the young players in the side and when a player of his stature gives a pep talk to them, it becomes the cherry on the cake. Something similar happened with a young pacer who joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru last season after a difficult IPL …

Virat Kohli wins over IPL star's heart with humility amidst Amit Mishra's scathing ‘changed with fame and power’ remark
5 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli wins over IPL star's heart with humility amidst Amit Mishra's scathing ‘changed with fame and power’ remark

Hindustan Times  

Only very few players have a stature like Virat Kohli in world cricket, as he is a role model for several cricketers across the globe, yet the tales of his humility are well known amongst the fans and fraternity. Virat Kohli waves during a ceremony at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, celebrating India's T20 World Cup win. Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh …

'MS Dhoni told me I don't fit the combination, Virat Kohli said I'll let you know but never did': India spinner's ordeal
5 months, 1 week ago

'MS Dhoni told me I don't fit the combination, Virat Kohli said I'll let you know but never did': India spinner's ordeal

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Dhoni did what no other captain in the world has been able to – win all three major ICC trophies, while Kohli went on to become India's most successful skipper in Tests. The veteran India spinner made his debut under Anil Kumble, played under both Dhoni and Kohli, but was undone by plenty of aspects …

'Virat Kohli Will Forget...': Shahid Afridi's Big Claim Amidst Champions Trophy 2025 Row
5 months, 1 week ago

'Virat Kohli Will Forget...': Shahid Afridi's Big Claim Amidst Champions Trophy 2025 Row

ABP News  

Following their victorious campaign in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian cricket team has now set its sights on the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for next year. Shahid Afridi urges team India and Virat Kohli to visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan's all-rounder Shahid Afridi has urged the Indian team and Virat Kohli to visit Pakistan for …

'Always wanted Virat Kohli to acknowledge me': How IND's batting maestro boosted young Nitish Reddy's morale – Exclusive
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Always wanted Virat Kohli to acknowledge me': How IND's batting maestro boosted young Nitish Reddy's morale – Exclusive

Hindustan Times  

"You will hear his name; you will hear it a lot in the future" - Nitish Reddy made sure the cricketing world noticed his talent in IPL 2024 as veterans like Mohammad Kaif were highly impressed with his all-round skills on the big stage. Virat Kohli's surprise handshake that triggered Nitish Reddy's enthusiasm The over-reliance on Hardik Pandya as a …

What next for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma following their retirement from T20 internationals?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What next for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma following their retirement from T20 internationals?

Hindustan Times  

Usually, it’s the bitter aftertaste of defeat which spawns a slew of retirements after every major sporting event. India's captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate after Team India wins the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 final match against South Africa, at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday Within minutes of India lifting the T20 World Cup in Bridgetown …

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