Virat Kohli's Rescue Act Sets Off an Early Diwali With a Magnum Opus Against Pak
2 years, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli's Rescue Act Sets Off an Early Diwali With a Magnum Opus Against Pak

The Quint  

A four off the very first ball of the over set things in motion as Kohli made the most out of Afridi’s errors in length. Kohli lofted it through the covers and then punched the air in ecstasy as the ball beat three fielders in a race to the boundary ropes. didn’t work for him either with the 33-year-old pivoting and pulling and timing the ball to perfection over short fine leg for a gorgeous boundary. With just two overs left, Pakistan fans knew in their heart of hearts that Haris Rauf’s penultimate over would either pen the exclamation mark to an emphatic win or result in complete and utter heartbreak. Just ask India’s best T20I batter this year, Suryakumar Yadav, who rarely fails to pick the length early.

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OTD in 2019: Virat Kohli's India secure maiden Test series win in Australia
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3 days, 2 hours ago

OTD in 2019: Virat Kohli's India secure maiden Test series win in Australia

India Today  

January 7, 2019, marked a watershed moment in Indian cricket history, as Virat Kohli's team achieved what no other Asian side had done before—winning a Test series on Australian soil. Despite the rain’s intervention, the series showcased India’s dominance, as they made Australia follow-on at home for the first time since 1988. Cheteshwar Pujara, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Ishant …

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers
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3 days, 21 hours ago

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers

Hindustan Times  

The end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy also marked the end of a nightmarish run for Virat Kohli in the 2024/25 season in which his flaws werwe exposed and exploited to the full. India's Virat Kohli reacts as he walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on the second day of the fifth cricket test between India and …

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
4 days ago

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli punched his thigh and furiously let out an expletive, directed at himself, as he fatally nicked a ball outside off-stump for the eighth time in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The length and back-of-a-length balls on and outside off-stump, which accounted for seven of Kohli’s eight dismissals in the series, were the most frequently bowled deliveries to him. Out …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
4 days, 18 hours ago

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

VIDEO- BGT: Virat brings theatre to the game, will be sad if he has played his last Test in Australia: Cummins
4 days, 19 hours ago

VIDEO- BGT: Virat brings theatre to the game, will be sad if he has played his last Test in Australia: Cummins

The Hindu  

Australian skipper Pat Cummins rates Virat Kohli as a great competitor who makes the game lively with his theatrics and he will be “sad” if the latest Border-Gavaskar trophy does end up being the Indian superstar’s last tour Down Under. Following the hundred in the series opener, Kohli’s troubles outside the off-stump compounded as he was caught in the slip …

Virat Kohli's 40-minute nostalgia act amid Bumrah injury scare reprises glory days, shows India what they're missing
5 days, 16 hours ago

Virat Kohli's 40-minute nostalgia act amid Bumrah injury scare reprises glory days, shows India what they're missing

Hindustan Times  

The clock had just ticked over to 1.20 pm when Jasprit Bumrah walked up to Virat Kohli for a long chat, after which he walked off the ground and slipped into the Indian dressing room. One-man bowling attack Bumrah isn’t just the best bowler in the world right now, he is also India’s captain for the final Test against Australia. …

Kohli tried everything in his capabilities, now battling with self-doubt: Manjrekar
5 days, 22 hours ago

Kohli tried everything in his capabilities, now battling with self-doubt: Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels Virat Kohli has tried everything to end his outside off-stump weakness and is now suffering from self-doubt. Analysing Kohli’s dismissal after the end of the day’s play, Manjrekar said that after several years he’s gone back to batting inside his crease. India finish Day 2 leading by 145 runs Border Gavaskar Trophy: …

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney
6 days, 6 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney

India Today  

Virat Kohli was left fuming at himself on Day 2 of the Sydney Test as he once again got out to a delivery outside off stump on Saturday, January 4. Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland yet again as he was caught fishing outside off and edged it straight to slips as the pacer continued to rock the Indian batting …

Virat Kohli, you're done: Fans furious as Australian horror ends
6 days, 6 hours ago

Virat Kohli, you're done: Fans furious as Australian horror ends

India Today  

Senior India batter Virat Kohli once again got dismissed by edging the ball back to the slip cordon. Edged and caught behind the wicket, all of Virat Kohli's dismissals this series have had a common theme #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/5mz5SGcAbh — 7Cricket December 30, 2024 On Saturday, Kohli got out to Scott Boland, who has explicitly talked about Australia's game plan to …

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom
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6 days, 16 hours ago

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: Virat Kohli could have been gone first ball. It’s a pattern that has repeated itself over and over again and will have many fans questioning whether Kohli might soon follow Rohit Sharma on his way out. Usually, a smooth starter, one wouldn’t even know when Kohli would reach 30 in the past. Right now, one might say Kohli’s problems …

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket
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6 days, 20 hours ago

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir
6 days, 22 hours ago

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli hasn’t enjoyed the best Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Since missing the entirety of the series against England at the start of the year, the matches against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia towards the close of 2024 have seen Kohli only score 35 runs in 5 innings when coming out to bat in the first innings of a Test …

Anushka Sharma’s reaction goes viral as Virat Kohli falls to outside edge for the 7th time in BGT 2025
6 days, 22 hours ago

Anushka Sharma’s reaction goes viral as Virat Kohli falls to outside edge for the 7th time in BGT 2025

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli was again dismissed in similar fashion, edging a delivery outside his off stump that easily carried on to the slip cordon. While Kohli himself looked disgusted at the dismissal, but the reaction of his wife Anushka Sharma soon went viral. With captain Rohit Sharma already sitting out due to poor form, pressure could mount on …

Virat Kohli faces 'action-replay' end in Australia as same weakness haunts twice at SCG; 23rd such dismissal in 4 years
1 week ago

Virat Kohli faces 'action-replay' end in Australia as same weakness haunts twice at SCG; 23rd such dismissal in 4 years

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off-stump were once again laid bare as he was dismissed the same way twice during the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Kohli scored a modest 17 in India's challenging first innings on day one, and could muster only six before edging to the slips again in the second. India's Virat Kohli looks …

’Kohli loves slips like Hashmi loves lips’, fans bash Virat after IND batter once again falls for outside off-stump trap
1 week ago

’Kohli loves slips like Hashmi loves lips’, fans bash Virat after IND batter once again falls for outside off-stump trap

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's woeful run against the deliveries pitched outside off-side continued as the India batter's once again fell to Scott Boland's trap on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Friday. Coming in at the fall of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kohli survived a first-ball duck when he edged a ball from Boland, as TV replays showed Steve …

Edged and gone, again: Virat Kohli booed at SCG, dismissed for 17
1 week ago

Edged and gone, again: Virat Kohli booed at SCG, dismissed for 17

India Today  

Virat Kohli's woeful form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 continued after the batter once again edged the ball to the slip cordon on Friday, January 3. On other note, Virat Kohli's love-hate relationship with Australia continued after the batter was booed by the SCG crowd on Friday, January 3. Kohli had rammed into the young Australia batter at the MCG …

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test
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Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

India Today  

Amidst a stormy build-up to the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, controversy erupted as early as the eighth over when Virat Kohli was adjudged not out by third umpire Joel Wilson in Sydney. HOW THIRD UMPIRE JOEL WILSON MADE THE CALL Joel Wilson, the third umpire, who has faced criticism for contentious decisions against Australia in the past, examined …

All-round Bumrah sparks India's hopes after batters fail in grassy Sydney
1 week ago

All-round Bumrah sparks India's hopes after batters fail in grassy Sydney

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah's India were left in a heap of trouble on Day 1 of the New Year's Test match in Sydney. Big names - Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul failed to put up resistance as Australia pacers rolled over the visitors for a below par first innings total in just 72.2 overs. Jasprit Bumrah bowled India's 2 of 3 …

"I've never seen somebody...,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT
1 week, 1 day ago

"I've never seen somebody...,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels it's high time for India stalwart Virat Kohli to get some runs and overcome his "weakness" of edging it away on outside off stump deliveries. "I've never seen somebody.,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT Australian pacers have exploited Virat by tempting him to drive the …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test
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1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on New Year's Eve ahead of the upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Border-Gavaskar Test. Virat Kohli's performance in BGT series In the first Test, Kohli delivered an impressive performance in the second innings, staying not out at 100 runs from 143 balls. In the fourth Test, Kohli made …

Virat Kohli exit plan: Ex-cricketer urges BCCI to be prepared for transition
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli exit plan: Ex-cricketer urges BCCI to be prepared for transition

India Today  

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to be prepared with an "exit plan" for Virat Kohli, given his concerning form in Test cricket. In this period, Kohli has played 38 Tests, scoring 2005 runs with just three centuries and nine half-centuries, far below his usual standards. Despite these struggles, Kohli’s career …

‘Seniors haven't made the contribution… It all depends on selectors': Gavaskar's indirect nudge at Rohit, Kohli
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Seniors haven't made the contribution… It all depends on selectors': Gavaskar's indirect nudge at Rohit, Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar dissected Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's Usman Khawaja takes a catch to dismiss India's Virat Kohli on day five of the fourth Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Indian batting maestro scored 36 and 5 at MCG as India suffered a crushing 184-run …

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run
1 week, 3 days ago

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run

Hindustan Times  

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes no one knows what is going on inside Virat Kohli's mind as the 36-year-old continues to struggle in Tests. In the second innings of the Melbourne Test, Virat Kohli once again fell to a delivery outside off as he tried to play a cover drive off the bowling of Mitchell Starc. Amid Kohli's poor …

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'
1 week, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli once again disappointed as India battled to save the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Day 5 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The star India batter, who had a wonderful record at the MCG before the start of the 4th Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 316 runs at an average of 52.66 with a highest …

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3 MELBOURNE, - Pat Cummins struck twice in an over and Mitchell Starc dismissed Virat Kohli cheaply to leave India reeling at 33 for three at lunch and needing 307 runs for victory on day five of the fourth test in Melbourne on Monday. After Australia were …

‘Whatever people are saying, it can go to hell’: Ravi Shastri's no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to regain form
1 week, 4 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 …

"Been watching Virat Kohli since childhood....": Nitish Kumar Reddy on playing with his idol
1 week, 4 days ago

"Been watching Virat Kohli since childhood....": Nitish Kumar Reddy on playing with his idol

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Following his side's fine day with the ball on day four of the fourth Test against Australia, Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy expressed happiness at being able to play alongside star India batter Virat Kohli and the message from him following his maiden international ton. ": Nitish Kumar Reddy on playing with his idol Nitish's dream run in …

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing
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1 week, 5 days ago

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing

Hindustan Times  

It hasn't been a series to remember for Rohit Sharma so far. Amid the chatter, Virat Kohli sparked a fresh hope among fans on social media as his animated field gestures on Day 4 of the fourth Test left fans wondering if he had taken over the captaincy role again. India's Virat Kohli reacts on day four of the fourth …

"Run out incident played on his mind": Former cricketer Madan Lal gives his take on Virat's dismissal
1 week, 5 days ago

"Run out incident played on his mind": Former cricketer Madan Lal gives his take on Virat's dismissal

Hindustan Times  

Noida, : Former cricketer Madan Lal believes that the run-out incident involving Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 2 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG affected Kohli's mindset. "Run out incident played on his mind": Former cricketer Madan Lal gives his take on Virat's dismissal With India reduced to 51/2, Kohli and Jaiswal showcased …

Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by ENG great: 'How boring it would be without the showman'
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by ENG great: 'How boring it would be without the showman'

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Pietersen, the former England captain, is loving the drama unfolding in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India. Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by Kevin Pietersen Carrett/AAP Image via REUTERS This incident led to Kohli being docked 20 per cent of his match fees. However, Pietersen loves whatever Kohli is doing on the field, saying the …

Yashasvi Jaiswal self-destructs, Virat Kohli licks his wounds: How India imploded in 25 minutes… again
1 week, 6 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal self-destructs, Virat Kohli licks his wounds: How India imploded in 25 minutes… again

Hindustan Times  

What’s the common thread about the Indian batting that ties November 1 and December 27, 2024? Mohammed Siraj strode in, bizarrely, as nightwatchman and was trapped leg before first ball, after which Virat Kohli ran himself out, playing to mid-on and finding himself short of his ground as Matt Henry smashed the stumps at the non-striker’s end. Steve Smith’s 34th …

'Fine, you only speak then': Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Manjrekar clash on live TV over Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal run-out
1 week, 6 days ago

'Fine, you only speak then': Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Manjrekar clash on live TV over Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal run-out

Hindustan Times  

Indian batting's implosion 30 minutes before stumps on Day 2 not only left fans pulling out their hair but also managed to pit Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan against each other. During a discussion on the Star Sports Network, the two former Indian cricketers did not see eye-to-eye on the Yashasvi Jaiswal run-out, leading to a bit of a heated …

Virat Kohli’s woes outside off-stump continue at MCG, netizens lambast India batter for running Yashasvi Jaiswal out
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli’s woes outside off-stump continue at MCG, netizens lambast India batter for running Yashasvi Jaiswal out

Live Mint  

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli's woeful run against deliveries outside the off-stump continued at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as he once again poked at a delivery on the sixth stump, giving a simple catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. In the process, Virat Kohli, in the company of Yashasvi Jaiswal, added 102 runs for the third wicket as the duo looked …

Virat Kohli booed by MCG crowd on Day 2 of IND vs AUS 4th Test, India batter replies with patient 86-ball 36
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli booed by MCG crowd on Day 2 of IND vs AUS 4th Test, India batter replies with patient 86-ball 36

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli was greeted by jeers from the Australian crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia as the star batter entered the field alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal after Tea. If his physical collision with Sam Konstas grabbed Day 1 headlines, a pitch invader putting his arms around Kohli's shoulders became the talking …

Virat Kohli puts arm around pitch invader as fan breaches security, sprints to hug Team India star during Melbourne Test
2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli puts arm around pitch invader as fan breaches security, sprints to hug Team India star during Melbourne Test

Hindustan Times  

An unexpected disruption occurred on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when a pitch invader sprinted onto the field and tried to hug Indian batting star Virat Kohli. A pitch invader is seen with India's Virat Kohli on the second day of the fourth cricket Test In a dramatic moment, the invader attempted to …

Yashasvi Jaiswal run out for 82 after terrible mix-up with Virat Kohli on Day 2
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2 weeks ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal run out for 82 after terrible mix-up with Virat Kohli on Day 2

India Today  

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for a well-crafted 82 due to a costly mix-up with senior pro Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia. It was a rush-of-blood moment for Yashasvi Jaiswal on the last ball of the 41st over, bowled by Scott Boland. Although Cummins’ attempted direct hit missed the striker’s …

4th Test: Late Yashasvi, Virat Kohli blows sink India after horror bowling show at MCG
2 weeks ago

4th Test: Late Yashasvi, Virat Kohli blows sink India after horror bowling show at MCG

India Today  

Friday began on a disastrous note for India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and it ended in a similar fashion. Melbourne Test, Day 2: Highlights India had a forgettable first two sessions as their bowling unit's over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah was exposed once again. Captain Pat Cummins rubbed salt into India's wounds, chipping in with 49 before the lower-order batters …

3 wickets for 11: How 30 minutes of madness spoilt Virat-Yashasvi's hard-work on Day 2
2 weeks ago

3 wickets for 11: How 30 minutes of madness spoilt Virat-Yashasvi's hard-work on Day 2

India Today  

India's late batting collapse in the final session undid all the hard work put in by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli to hand Australia the advantage on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test. At one stage, India were cruising at 153 for 2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli adding a solid 102 runs for the third wicket. India …

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order
2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma disturbed the openers in Melbourne: Manjrekar on India batting order

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized India skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to open the batting in the ongoing Melbourne Test against Australia, arguing that it disrupted the established batting order and negatively impacted the team’s performance. Manjrekar pointed out that Rohit’s decision to promote himself to the opening slot disturbed the chemistry of the in-form duo, KL Rahul and …

ICC punishes Virat Kohli for physical confrontation with Sam Konstas in IND vs AUS 4th Test: 'One demerit point and...'
2 weeks ago

ICC punishes Virat Kohli for physical confrontation with Sam Konstas in IND vs AUS 4th Test: 'One demerit point and...'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli has been docked 20 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point following his on-field incident with Sam Konstas during the opening morning of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the MCG. Virat Kohli was involved in a heated altercation with Sam Konstas in the fourth test match The confrontation, which stemmed from …

A morning of high drama: Konstas, Kohli and Bumrah
2 weeks ago

A morning of high drama: Konstas, Kohli and Bumrah

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne: You knew something was going to happen from the moment Sam Konstas, all of 19, sprinted out of the blocks and onto the field of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. One of the first shots Konstas had pulled off in the nets at the MCG soon after his press conference was a reverse ramp off Marnus …

‘Indisciplined’ Virat Kohli admits to his mistakes in BGT 2024-25, says ‘last 2-3 innings haven’t gone the way I wanted’
2 weeks ago

‘Indisciplined’ Virat Kohli admits to his mistakes in BGT 2024-25, says ‘last 2-3 innings haven’t gone the way I wanted’

Live Mint  

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli admitted to his mistakes in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the former India captain failed to make an impact in one of his favourite parts of the world. Many of Kohli's dismissals came via balls outside off-stump, drawing severe criticism from former cricketers, especially Sunil Gavaskar. “The idea is to get stuck in, go in …

Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas heated argument: Australian debutant reveals war of words after shoulder-bump at MCG
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas heated argument: Australian debutant reveals war of words after shoulder-bump at MCG

Live Mint  

The shoulder bump between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground grabbed headlines on Thursday. Following the collision, Kohli looked to go his way before the 19-year-old Konstas immediately hit back at the former Indian captain verbally. The youngster played a mature stroke, stating “Whatever happens on the field, …

Virat Kohli to miss Sydney Test against Australia after shoulder bump with Sam Konstas at MCG? What does ICC rule say
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli to miss Sydney Test against Australia after shoulder bump with Sam Konstas at MCG? What does ICC rule say

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli might land himself in trouble after his deliberate shoulder bump with Australian debutant Sam Konstas grabbed the limelight on the opening day of the fourth Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Sam Konstas and his opening partner Usman Khawaja were changing ends when Kohli bumped his shoulder with the 19-year-old while …

'It doesn't make you smaller': Sunil Gavaskar unshackled after footage of Virat Kohli shoving Sam Konstas at MCG
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'It doesn't make you smaller': Sunil Gavaskar unshackled after footage of Virat Kohli shoving Sam Konstas at MCG

Hindustan Times  

Sunil Gavaskar was not impressed seeing what transpired between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the MCG on Thursday. Kohli and Konstas were involved in a physical confrontation early in the opening session, with the former India captain shouldering the Aussie youngster. Drama all around as Virat Kohli …

‘I haven’t been disciplined': Virat Kohli accepts mistake, says his pride is hurt in Australia
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘I haven’t been disciplined': Virat Kohli accepts mistake, says his pride is hurt in Australia

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli promised to grind it out in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne to get back amongst runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's Virat Kohli looks on Kohli said he takes pride in rising to the challenge of Test cricket in different conditions and would look to bring that quality into play in the remaining two Tests of this …

India veteran Kohli and Australia teen Konstas provide a fiery start to the 4th cricket test
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India veteran Kohli and Australia teen Konstas provide a fiery start to the 4th cricket test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Former India captain Virat Kohli is facing a possible fine after bumping shoulders with Australia’s Sam Konstas in a fiery opening Thursday to the fourth test of the five-match series. I reckon 20 or 30 years ago people would be saying ‘defend a lot, just bat all day’,” Konstas said. Asked about his verbal battles with India’s …

Rohit Sharma's concerning free fall continues ahead of MCG Test; Virat Kohli on verge of ignominious first in 12 years
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma's concerning free fall continues ahead of MCG Test; Virat Kohli on verge of ignominious first in 12 years

Hindustan Times  

The drop in rankings of India's top-order batters, barring KL Rahul, continued on Wednesday as ICC released the updated Test rankings chart a day before the start of the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Melbourne. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill all incurred all suffered a fall in the list, with the …

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: What is Virat Kohli’s record at the MCG?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: What is Virat Kohli’s record at the MCG?

The Hindu  

India will be looking for Virat Kohli to arrest his declining form when it takes the field against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day. In the 6 innings Kohli has played at the MCG, he has scored 316 runs at an average of 52.66. Kohli’s record at the MCG: Matches played: 3 Innings: 6 Runs scored: 316 …

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma ended his silence on Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off stump. In his unique style, Rohit first broke into laughter and then replied to the reporter using his own words when asked about Kohli's form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and teammate Virat Kohli leave the field The former …

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