IND vs SA: How has Virat Kohli performed in his first Test every year as he gears up for Proteas challenge?
1 year ago

IND vs SA: How has Virat Kohli performed in his first Test every year as he gears up for Proteas challenge?

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IND vs SA: Batting maestro Virat Kohli is all set to hit the ground at Newlands, Cape Town in India's clash against South Africa in the second Test from January 3 onwards. How has Kohli performed in his first Test every year? He has a good record while playing in his first Test every year, however, South Africa has not been much kind to him. Virat in his New Year Test in 2012 - 23 and 9 vs AUS in SCG in 2013 - 107 and DNB vs AUS in Chennai in 2014 - 4 and 67 vs NZ in Auckland in 2015 - 147 and 46 vs AUS in SCG in 2016 - 200 and DNB vs WI in North Sound in 2017 - 204 and 38 vs BAN in Hyderabad in 2018 - 5 and 28 vs SA in Cape Town in 2019 - 23 and DNB vs AUS in SCG in 2020 - 2 and 19 vs NZ in Wellington in 2021 - 11 and 72 vs ENG in Chennai in 2022 - 79 and 29 vs SA in Cape Town in 2023 - 12 and DNB vs AUS in Nagpur

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If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter
2 days, 9 hours ago

If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that if star India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket it will only be India’s loss. After slamming an unbeaten century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli’s weakness outside off stump was exploited by the Australian bowlers as the star batter continued to be dismissed in a similar fashion. If I was …

Virat Kohli hits new low in latest ICC Test rankings, drops out of top 25 after 12 years
3 days, 9 hours ago

Virat Kohli hits new low in latest ICC Test rankings, drops out of top 25 after 12 years

India TV News  

Virat Kohli failed to revive his downfall in Test cricket after struggling for form in the recent Boder-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After scoring just 190 runs in the five-match Test series in Australia, the star Indian batter slipped out of the top 25 in the ICC Test batting rankings. He last witnessed a place out of the top 25 ICC Test …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa’s run of success is just the start, says skipper Bavuma
4 days, 5 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa’s run of success is just the start, says skipper Bavuma

The Hindu  

Captain Temba Bavuma said there was something special brewing in South Africa’s Test team after it won its seventh match in a row, beating Pakistan by 10 wickets at Newlands on Monday, and it could now look forward to the World Test Championship final. The World Test Championship final will be played at Lord’s from June 11-15 against arguably South …

Virat Kohli’s last dance in Australia
4 days, 20 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s last dance in Australia

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: They booed him. We all remember Kohli ‘flip the bird’ at a section of the SCG crowd during the second Test back then. Bouncing back At Perth, Kohli’s century seemed to make Australia happy — a chance to see the great rediscovering his best form against a competitive team, in the land where he announced himself in Test cricket. …

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers
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5 days 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, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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5 days, 3 hours 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 …

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
5 days, 3 hours 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 …

Virat Kohli brings ‘theatre’ to cricket: Pat Cummins after winning Border-Gavaskar Trophy
5 days, 5 hours ago

Virat Kohli brings ‘theatre’ to cricket: Pat Cummins after winning Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

After winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australian skipper Pat Cummins has lauded Virat Kohli, calling him a great competitor who brings a unique energy to cricket. Speaking to the media after Australia’s 3-1 Test series win over India, Cummins acknowledged Kohli’s impact on the game, saying he adds “theatre” to cricket. It’s always a bit of added theatre, which is …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
5 days, 5 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar fumed at the superstar culture in Indian cricket and the lack of commitment to playing in domestic cricket tournaments amid the struggles in international cricket. Their comments were completely directed towards India's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had a disastrous tour of Australia. India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, …

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town
5 days, 9 hours ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

7 Tests, 7 wins: South Africa script fairy-tale comeback to confirm top spot in WTC
5 days, 9 hours ago

7 Tests, 7 wins: South Africa script fairy-tale comeback to confirm top spot in WTC

India Today  

South Africa, on Monday, confirmed their top spot in the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights After the drawn Test in August, the Proteas were placed seventh with a point percentage of 26.67. The latest #WTC25 table after West Indies and South Africa play out a draw in Trinidad 🏏 …

South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0
5 days, 9 hours ago

South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0

India TV News  

South Africa registered a comprehensive win over Pakistan in the second and final Test of the series to sweep 2-0. The World Test Championship finalists, South Africa, put Pakistan's second innings fight to bed after a 10-wicket win at Newlands, Cape Town. The Proteas chased down a meagre total of 58 without breaking a sweat with Aiden Markram and the …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
5 days, 21 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
5 days, 23 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 …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
6 days, 6 hours ago

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggle runs have intensified especially during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. With India not playing Test cricket for a while, the team management and selectors will have a big call to make on the future of senior cricketers and the future of the team going forward. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli - …

King dethroned? A not-so-perfect ending to Virat Kohli's Australian fairytale
6 days, 9 hours ago

King dethroned? A not-so-perfect ending to Virat Kohli's Australian fairytale

India Today  

They say all good things must come to an end, and it seems like a dream fairytale has just reached its conclusion. | Sydney Test: Full Scorecard | Virat Kohli's journey on Australian soil has been a roller-coaster of emotions. With India not scheduled to play a Test series in Australia until the end of 2027, Virat Kohli may not …

'Really enjoyed playing with him': Pat Cummins on Virat Kohli's last Test in Australia murmurs
6 days, 9 hours ago

'Really enjoyed playing with him': Pat Cummins on Virat Kohli's last Test in Australia murmurs

India TV News  

Pat Cummins revealed his experience of facing Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and also shared his thoughts on whether the Indian great has played his last match in Australia. Kohli's poor display was well documented throughout the series as the Indian star registered just 190 runs in 9 innings, including a century in the first match in Perth. …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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6 days, 9 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 …

Will Kohli be able to retain his place for England Tests?
6 days, 17 hours ago

Will Kohli be able to retain his place for England Tests?

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, Has the world seen the last of Virat Kohli in Test cricket, or will he be able to revive his career and enjoy a second wind? Kohli batted in nine innings across five Tests and barring the second innings century at Perth in the opening Test, and a 36 in the first innings in Melbourne, he has failed to …

Virat Kohli’s SCG exit, one last time in Australia?
6 days, 17 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s SCG exit, one last time in Australia?

Hindustan Times  

Sydney: For a while on Day 2 of the Sydney Test, it felt like the clock had stopped. Boland’s unerring accuracy and the subtle seam movement he extracts from pitches make facing him a bit of a lottery and no one knows that better than Kohli, who has been dismissed multiple times on this tour. He is mesmerising that bat …

Virat-Aussie Test saga Down Under concludes on disappointing note with Boland edging Kohli in long 'outside off' battle
6 days, 18 hours ago

Virat-Aussie Test saga Down Under concludes on disappointing note with Boland edging Kohli in long 'outside off' battle

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Star India batter Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian pitches in Test cricket met the most heartbreaking end possible at Sydney Cricket Ground during the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as he registered yet another poor score during what could be his final inning in whites on Australian soil, falling a prey to the outside off-stump trap yet again …

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps
1 week ago

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - HIGHLIGHTS Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, …

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney
1 week ago

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed again in a familiar pattern when he nicked a delivery from Scott Bolland outside off stump for his eighth caught-behind dismissal of the series. Kohli scored a boundary early in his innings on Saturday, but Bolland's persistent attack outside off stump meant that the veteran batsman was eventually dismissed on a single-digit score …

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

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

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands
1 week ago

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands

India Today  

South Africa continued their dominance in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, posting a massive first-innings total of 615 and leaving the visitors reeling by stumps on Day 2. We pick it up tomorrow at 10:30.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/B17ya9ZGjn — Proteas Men January 4, 2025 South Africa added 137 runs in the second session, surging to 566 for 7 …

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

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town
1 week ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 2 highlights from Cape Town

India Today  

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

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

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

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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1 week 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan
1 week, 1 day ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - Scorecard Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka. …

'Knowing he doesn't have lot of time left...': AUS great snubs Rohit Sharma's struggles, backs ODI 'master' Virat Kohli
1 week, 2 days 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 …

"I've never seen somebody...,": Manjrekar baffled by Virat's constant dismissals on outside off stump deliveries in BGT
1 week, 2 days 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 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands
1 week, 2 days ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already sealed its place in this year’s World Test Championship final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep its momentum going in the longest format. South Africa defeated Pakistan by two wickets in a tense first test in Pretoria and has won its last six red …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test
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1 week, 3 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 …

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to 24th, Rohit Sharma on 40 after MCG Test
1 week, 3 days ago

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to 24th, Rohit Sharma on 40 after MCG Test

India Today  

Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have suffered massive dips in the latest ICC Test rankings update on Wednesday, January 1. Following his continuous poor showing, the star batter has continued to experience drop in the Test batting rankings and now finds himself on the 24th spot with 633 ratings to his name. Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024: Full …

Virat Kohli exit plan: Ex-cricketer urges BCCI to be prepared for transition
1 week, 3 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 …

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final
1 week, 3 days ago

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn’t probably hit the right spot. South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets at Centurion on Sunday to win the first Test and become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 ICC’s average points system may come under scrutiny for allowing South Africa to …

Virat Kohli’s former teammate blasts India batter over declining form in Tests, says ‘Even a young player will give…’
1 week, 3 days 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 …

'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, 4 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 …

South Africa’s glorious revival is a fitting end to a year that gave Test cricket new life
1 week, 4 days ago

South Africa’s glorious revival is a fitting end to a year that gave Test cricket new life

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South Africa needs big improvement before World Test final, says coach Conrad
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1 week, 4 days ago

South Africa needs big improvement before World Test final, says coach Conrad

The Hindu  

South Africa has plenty to improve on despite securing its place in next year’s World Test Championship final following its victory over Pakistan on Sunday, warned coach Shukri Conrad and captain Temba Bavuma. South Africa wrapped up a nerve-jangling two-wicket win to seal its sixth successive test victory, which was enough to ensure a top-two finish in the WTC standings …

'No comparison between Rohit and Kohli', Indian captain 'looking down in doldrums': Manjrekar hits the nail on its head
1 week, 5 days ago

'No comparison between Rohit and Kohli', Indian captain 'looking down in doldrums': Manjrekar hits the nail on its head

Hindustan Times  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said using the same yardstick while assessing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test performances is unfair. Sanjay Manjrekar believes there is no comparison between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. "I must say there is no comparison between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Test batters. He has the power to do what's best for Indian …

'Kohli will play another 3-4 years. But for Rohit Sharma...': Ravi Shastri's blunt verdict amid retirement rumours
1 week, 5 days ago

'Kohli will play another 3-4 years. But for Rohit Sharma...': Ravi Shastri's blunt verdict amid retirement rumours

Hindustan Times  

When veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement after the end of the Brisbane Test against Australia earlier this month, reports in the media hinted that there would be a few more retirements during or after the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. It soon sparked rumours that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom have been struggling …

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'
1 week, 5 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 …

Do old guards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve more leeway in Tests?
1 week, 5 days ago

Do old guards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve more leeway in Tests?

India Today  

“Naye ladke hai, seekhenge,” Rohit Sharma remarked during his press conference, lamenting the inability of younger players to convert their starts into substantial contributions in India’s unsuccessful attempt to salvage a draw in the Melbourne Test. Does anyone within the Indian cricket team’s setup have the authority to tell Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli that their time is up? Rohit …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Ravi Shastri hopeful Virat Kohli will roar again at MCG if the ‘King’ does THIS
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1 week, 5 days ago

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Ravi Shastri hopeful Virat Kohli will roar again at MCG if the ‘King’ does THIS

Live Mint  

With the World Test Championship 2025 finals spot on a bet and South Africa already registering its name as one of the finalists, former India coach Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to ‘forget everything else’ ahead of the final innings of the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Suggesting Virat Kohli to bat just like he did in the …

‘Whatever people are saying, it can go to hell’: Ravi Shastri's no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to regain form
1 week, 5 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 …

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