India would be 100 per cent ready for ODI World Cup 2023 if Virat Kohli was captain: Rashid Latif
1 year, 4 months ago

India would be 100 per cent ready for ODI World Cup 2023 if Virat Kohli was captain: Rashid Latif

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has expressed his concerns about the performance of Asian teams, including India and Pakistan, in the upcoming ODI World Cup. Latif has also argued that Indian team are not well prepared for the ODI World Cup, and the reason is that Virat Kohli is not at the helm of the national side. “Indian team management has experimented with several players and if I talk about their batting the middle and lower order say from 4 to 7 they just have not allowed any new player to settle down with frequent changes,” Latif said. “If they had allowed Virat Kohli to continue as captain, India would be 100 percent ready for the World Cup by this time,” he further added.

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I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist
1 day, 7 hours ago

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist

India Today  

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has voiced concerns about Jasprit Bumrah becoming India's full-time Test captain, citing workload challenges. While expressing doubts about Rohit Sharma’s future in the format, Gilchrist said he wouldn't be surprised if Virat Kohli agrees to take up the leadership role in the longest format of the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who led India to a win …

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
2 days, 20 hours ago

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'

Hindustan Times  

India's rather forgettable 2024/25 season came to an end with them losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The result, that comes at the end of a run in which India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time since 1997 and were whitewashed at home by New Zealand, has prompted former spinner …

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
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2 days, 22 hours ago

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat

Hindustan Times  

India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia. India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat With out-of-form skipper Rohit missing, the visitors went down by six wickets in the fifth and final Test on Sunday in Sydney to …

Virat or Rohit, no player is bigger than the game: Harbhajan fumes at star culture
2 days, 23 hours ago

Virat or Rohit, no player is bigger than the game: Harbhajan fumes at star culture

India Today  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has come down heavily on senior players, saying that selection in the Indian team should be based on performance instead of reputation after series loss against Australia. Commenting on their poor form, Harbhajan suggested getting rid of the superstar culture in the Indian team and asked the duo to play county cricket before the England …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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3 days ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era

Hindustan Times  

For the first time, India will not figure in the race for top honours in the World Test Championship. India’s next cycle will begin, ironically enough, in England in June, with a five-match faceoff against the hosts, and end in early 2027 when Australia visit them for another of the five-Test showdowns that is becoming the norm in Tests involving …

Rohit, Virat still have the hunger: India coach Gautam Gambhir
3 days, 21 hours ago

Rohit, Virat still have the hunger: India coach Gautam Gambhir

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: No one in the team will say it but they are all surely thinking it. India's team head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on during a warm up session at the Sydney Cricket Ground. “I can’t talk about the future of any player,” Gambhir said at the press conference at the SCG after the series. But ultimately, as we all …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get subtle 'domestic cricket' message from Gautam Gambhir as Test future hangs in the balance
4 days, 2 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get subtle 'domestic cricket' message from Gautam Gambhir as Test future hangs in the balance

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Sunday, dropped a subtle “domestic cricket” message in addressing the burning question on the future of the team's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in Test cricket. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session Both Kohli and Rohit has been under …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained reserved about the future of superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, stating that it is up to the players to decide their own futures. Addressing the press after India’s six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test, which led to conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir said he is confident that the two …

'We need to end superstar culture': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli's place in Indian Test team
4 days, 7 hours ago

'We need to end superstar culture': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli's place in Indian Test team

India TV News  

Irfan Pathan came down hard on Indian cricketers after Australia's dominant win in the Sydney Test on Sunday. The former cricketer slammed the senior cricketers for their poor show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and questioned Virat Kohli's place in the Indian team. "We need to end superstar culture, we need team culture," Irfan Pathan told official broadcasters after the …

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead
5 days, 7 hours ago

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead

India Today  

The Indian cricket team fans were left in awe of Virat Kohli's captaincy after India were able to bundle out Australia for 181 runs and take the lead in the Sydney Test. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 2: Live Updates Beau Webster and Pat Cummins were able to frustrate India for a bit before Nitish Reddy came in to …

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar
5 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has opened up about Virat Kohli’s future in Test cricket. He emphasised the importance of looking ahead, especially considering who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship final. What I’ve been emphasising over the last 8–10 days is that we need to consider who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship …

Virat Kohli risks suffering Rohit Sharma-like fate, puts Ravi Shastri's belief in jeopardy amid reluctance to learn
5 days, 21 hours ago

Virat Kohli risks suffering Rohit Sharma-like fate, puts Ravi Shastri's belief in jeopardy amid reluctance to learn

Hindustan Times  

Seven out of seven. The Sydney Cricket Ground, and the final Test of a five-Test rubber that seemed to have started a million years back, offered him one last chance to leave an indelible mark in a must-win game if India are to keep their World Test Championship finals hopes alive and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli could have been …

'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain
6 days, 20 hours ago

'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket dressing room is far from tranquil, with numerous controversies swirling around. Among the chatter, one report has taken social media by storm—Virat Kohli is set to replace Rohit Sharma as captain for the upcoming final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, Australia. Fans prefer Jasprit Bumrah over Virat Kohli as the next captain of the …

'Knowing he doesn't have lot of time left...': AUS great snubs Rohit Sharma's struggles, backs ODI 'master' Virat Kohli
1 week ago

'Knowing he doesn't have lot of time left...': AUS great snubs Rohit Sharma's struggles, backs ODI 'master' Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

All is not well within the Indian setup at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with reports of unrest within the dressing room following India's defeat in Melbourne. The side trails 1-2 with the final Test in Sydney, and two of its batting stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, seem to be at the forefront of the concerns. India's Virat Kohli and captain …

Who could be the eager 'interim Indian captain' saying 'juniors aren't ready'? All hints point towards a familiar face
1 week ago

Who could be the eager 'interim Indian captain' saying 'juniors aren't ready'? All hints point towards a familiar face

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of India’s poor run in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it seems cracks have appeared within the Indian dressing room. India's Rohit Sharma talks to his teammates before play on day five of the fourth Test against Australia It was reported by the Indian Express that the senior member has portrayed himself as the ‘Mr Fix-It’ to the …

Virat Kohli’s former teammate blasts India batter over declining form in Tests, says ‘Even a young player will give…’
1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli’s former teammate blasts India batter over declining form in Tests, says ‘Even a young player will give…’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's declining form in Test cricket over the past five years has been a major concern for the Indian cricket team. Considering a player of Kohli's stature, the former India captain's Test batting average of close to 28, has a drawn several question marks on his future in the longest format of the game. Along with India captain Rohit …

‘Whatever people are saying, it can go to hell’: Ravi Shastri's no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to regain form
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Whatever people are saying, it can go to hell’: Ravi Shastri's no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to regain form

Hindustan Times  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to get his mojo back as the Boxing Day Test hangs in the balance with a day left. Ravi Shastri, who shared a great camaraderie with Virat Kohli, advised him to stay disciplined while batting. The former India head coach predicted if Kohli manages to be patient and show …

‘In his element': Virat Kohli sparks captaincy buzz online after instructing teammates against Australia at the MCG
1 week, 4 days ago

‘In his element': Virat Kohli sparks captaincy buzz online after instructing teammates against Australia at the MCG

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, once again stole the spotlight during the fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, Australia. On Day 4 of the match, despite not officially leading the team, Virat’s animated on-field presence—offering tactical advice, adjusting field placements, and engaging bowlers—ignited speculation about his potential return to captaincy. Fielding at second slip during Australia’s second innings, the …

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Nears Iconic World Record In IND-PAK Clash
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1 week, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Nears Iconic World Record In IND-PAK Clash

ABP News  

Virat Kohli in Champions Trophy 2025: Former Indian captain Virat Kohli, a legend in the world of cricket, is on the verge of achieving a remarkable milestone during ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Virat Kohli, who has retired from T20Is, will not feature in the T20I matches but is expected to play in the ODI series against England. Following the England …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire After IND vs AUS Tests, Miss Out On Champions Trophy?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire After IND vs AUS Tests, Miss Out On Champions Trophy?

ABP News  

Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise retirement during the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked speculation about other senior players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, potentially retiring soon. Also on ABP Live | 'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli'ss decisions regarding retirement may depend on India's performance in …

'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

Watch: Massive crowd gathers to watch Virat Kohli's practice session in Adelaide
1 month ago

Watch: Massive crowd gathers to watch Virat Kohli's practice session in Adelaide

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli practiced hard with the other team members in Adelaide on Tuesday, December 3 ahead of the second Test against Australia. Watch the video here: Virat Kohli defines the true Aura🗿âœè pic.twitter.com/Ly2rSVNrVF — Sachin VK 18 December 3, 2024 Kohli recently found his form back as he scored a magnificent 100* during the second innings of …

‘Virat Kohli Doesn't Need Us, We Need Him’ Says Jasprit Bumrah After India's 295-Run Win Over Australia In Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Virat Kohli Doesn't Need Us, We Need Him’ Says Jasprit Bumrah After India's 295-Run Win Over Australia In Perth

ABP News  

Perth: After securing a resounding 295-run victory against Australia in the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, captain Jasprit Bumrah paid tribute to talismanic batter Virat Kohli, stating that the team needs his support more than he needed theirs. Kohli came into the first Test at Perth Stadium after averaging 15.5 runs in India’s 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand, and brought …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli Continues Poor Run; Gets Bamboozled By Aussie Pacer | WATCH
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Jasprit Bumrah questioned about Virat Kohli's form in PC, pacer drops subtle warning: 'I don't want to jinx but...'
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Virat Kohli is ready for Australia challenge, don't want to jinx him: Jasprit Bumrah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli is ready for Australia challenge, don't want to jinx him: Jasprit Bumrah

India Today  

India captain Jasprit Bumrah issued a warning notice to Australia, saying Virat Kohli is warming up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy well and that the star battler looked in good shape during the preparation. Jasprit Bumrah played down concerns around Virat Kohli's recent form, talking up the impact that he has had in Australia. The fast bowler, who will lead India …

Virat Kohli will start from zero against Australia: Hayden dismisses form concerns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli will start from zero against Australia: Hayden dismisses form concerns

India Today  

Former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden expressed confidence that India’s star batter Virat Kohli will be at his best during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Speaking at a virtual media interaction hosted by Cricket Australia, Hayden praised Kohli’s temperament and highlighted his experience and success on Australian soil as key factors in the series. We all know that he's capable of …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Warner warns Australia not to write off Kohli
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Warner warns Australia not to write off Kohli

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner is convinced Virat Kohli will be amongst the runs in the upcoming five-test series and has warned his former teammates not to write off the Indian batting great. Warner, who experienced a few dry spells during his 13-year test career, said Kohli’s 1,352 runs and six centuries in 13 tests on Australian soil should be …

Virat Kohli can find batting form by antagonising Australia: Ravi Shastri
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Virat Kohli will have his moments, hopefully not too many: Australia’s Travis Head
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli will have his moments, hopefully not too many: Australia’s Travis Head

The Hindu  

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 in Perth on Friday. Virat’s going to have his moments in this series, hopefully not too many of them,” Head told the media at the Optus Stadium …

Virat Kohli will be very hungry for runs in Australia, feels Gavaskar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli will be very hungry for runs in Australia, feels Gavaskar

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Virat Kohli will be "very, very hungry" for runs following his lean patch against New Zealand, according to former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, who feels the veteran batter's good track record Down Under will boost his confidence heading into the upcoming Test series against Australia. "Because he hasn't scored runs against New Zealand, he'll be very, very hungry," …

Hopefully Virat Kohli will not have too many moments over 5 Tests: Travis Head
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hopefully Virat Kohli will not have too many moments over 5 Tests: Travis Head

India Today  

Australia batter Travis Head has hoped that Virat Kohli will not have too many great moments in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to the press on the sidelines of Australia's practice session in Perth, Travis Head called Virat Kohli a world-class player and backed him to do well in this series. We hope we'll have some guys on our team …

India vs Australia: Go hard at Virat Kohli, says Glenn McGrath ahead of Perth Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia: Go hard at Virat Kohli, says Glenn McGrath ahead of Perth Test

The Hindu  

Former Australia international Glenn McGrath urged the side to target India’s talismanic batter Virat Kohli during the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy which gets underway in Perth on November 22. “If they go hard at him, if he gets in the fight with emotions, there’s a bit of chat out there, who knows he might sort of lift,” McGrath said on show …

Virat Kohli has to be leading run scorer if India aims to win: Michael Clarke
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli has to be leading run scorer if India aims to win: Michael Clarke

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke made his predictions on how India could win the series against Australia ahead of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Clarke predicted that if Virat Kohli has a record-breaking series where he becomes the leading run-scorer, followed by Rishabh Pant, then India would have a chance to win the series. "If India are to win …

"Concern is his ability to stay calm under pressure...": Paine on Gambhir ahead of Australia tour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Concern is his ability to stay calm under pressure...": Paine on Gambhir ahead of Australia tour

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Former Australian skipper Tim Paine said that India's biggest concern is their head coach Gautam Gambhir's ability to stay calm under pressure, and made it clear that he is not exactly a fan of the World Cup winning star's outspoken nature. ": Paine on Gambhir ahead of Australia tour Gambhir's remarks on Aussie legend Ricky Ponting following his …

Rizwan extends invitation to Team India players; Rashid Latif says 'Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rizwan extends invitation to Team India players; Rashid Latif says 'Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India'

Firstpost  

Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has extended the invitation to KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian team as he hoped for a quick resolution to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy problem. Rizwan: ‘Pakistan players will welcome Indians’ Amid all the uncertainty, Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has extended the invitation to KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian team …

Virat Kohli is not gelling with captain Rohit and coach Gambhir: Brendon Julian
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Australian Media writes Virat’s farewell note ahead of BGT 2024, hails ‘India’s most exciting batter’ since King Kohli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Media writes Virat’s farewell note ahead of BGT 2024, hails ‘India’s most exciting batter’ since King Kohli

Live Mint  

Australian media has sparked fresh conversations about Virat Kohli’s potential successor in Indian cricket. Known for his explosive start in Test cricket, Australian media is hailing Jaiswal as India’s future batting star. “As thin as a rake and as strong as an ox, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the most aggressive opener to come out of India since Virender Sehwag and the …

India cricket boss fires the first shot of the summer as he slams Aussie legend Ricky Ponting
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India cricket boss fires the first shot of the summer as he slams Aussie legend Ricky Ponting

Daily Mail  

Things appear to be heating up ahead of what is set to be a huge summer of cricket, with Australia and India set to collide in a huge clash in Perth next week. It appears barbs are already being shared between both camps ahead of the first Test of the summer, with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting being lambasted by …

Virat Kohli retaining place in Test team despite poor form highlighted by Ponting: 'Wouldn't be anyone else playing...'
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli retaining place in Test team despite poor form highlighted by Ponting: 'Wouldn't be anyone else playing...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in, on the recent form of Virat Kohli, saying the underwhelming returns of the right-handed batter recently, are indeed a "concern". There wouldn't be anyone else probably even playing international cricket as a top-order batsman that's only scored two Test match hundreds in five years," Ponting said on the latest episode of ICC …

Warner Warns Kohli and Rohit: 'They're at the Backend' in Australia Test Series
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2 months ago

Warner Warns Kohli and Rohit: 'They're at the Backend' in Australia Test Series

Hindustan Times  

India's top batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are facing scrutiny after their disappointing performance against New Zealand in the recent Test series. The duo, both in their late 30s, struggled to score runs, with Kohli averaging 15.50 and Sharma scoring 15.16. The loss of wickets in the series, including Mohammed Shami's injury, further compounded India's struggles. Warner expressed his …

Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma to retire from Test cricket after whitewash against NZ? BCCI said to take major call after…
2 months ago

Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma to retire from Test cricket after whitewash against NZ? BCCI said to take major call after…

Live Mint  

BCCI could take a major decision on the future of senior Indian players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin based on their performance down under during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting this month, a report by the news agency PTI states. Reportedly, the BCCI is discussing a structured phase-out policy for the senior Indian players before the …

Virat Kohli's Test Form in BGT 2024: A Cause for Concern
2 months ago

Virat Kohli's Test Form in BGT 2024: A Cause for Concern

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's recent form in Test cricket poses serious concern as India prepare to begin the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 against Australia. Kohli's average this year is 20.09 in 12 innings, significantly lower than his usual standards. His strike rate against Australia has also dropped, indicating a decline in his scoring ability against the Australians. This form concerns India's chances …

New Zealand Triumphs in India, Stunned Indian Legends
2 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand Triumphs in India, Stunned Indian Legends

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan expresses concern over India's faltering form after their home Test series defeat to New Zealand. He urges senior players to step up and deliver in the ultimate format of the game. New Zealand's Mitchell Santner shines with 6 wickets and 13 runs in the match, securing a convincing victory for the visitors.

Virat Kohli To Return As Test Captain? Players Who Could Lead India If Rohit Sharma Misses A Match In Australia
2 months, 4 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…'
3 months, 2 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 …

Virat Kohli's motivation for next 10 Tests: Finding form, denying Joe Root and breaking Sachin's record of 100 hundreds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's motivation for next 10 Tests: Finding form, denying Joe Root and breaking Sachin's record of 100 hundreds

Hindustan Times  

To say that 2024 has been one of Virat Kohli’s leanest international years will be a massive understatement. Kohli hasn’t played Test cricket since January 4, when India conquered South Africa inside two days in Cape Town to square an action-packed showdown 1-1. International cricket’s Fab Four batting band has shrunk by half in the last few years, Steve Smith …

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