'Nothing changes' for Virat Kohli now that he is no longer captain, winning is all that matters: Gautam Gambhir
2 years, 11 months ago

'Nothing changes' for Virat Kohli now that he is no longer captain, winning is all that matters: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

There should be no change for Virat Kohli now that he is no longer captain of India in any formats as the only thing that should matter is to win matches for the team, former batter Gautam Gambhir has said. He had earlier stepped down as T20I captain after the 2021 T20 World Cup and was then sacked as ODI captain, with Rohit Sharma being announced as India's permanent white ball captain. "Nothing changes," Gambhir told Sports Today what he thinks changes for Kohli and the Indian team management's approach towards him. India's recent defeat in the ODI series against South Africa and their poor showing in the T20 World Cup last year has brought the template they follow in limited overs cricket to the fore.

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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 …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
3 days, 3 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, …

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 …

‘Plate pe saja ke nahi dia’: Rohit Sharma opens up on passing captaincy to next-gen; namedrops Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni
4 days, 17 hours ago

‘Plate pe saja ke nahi dia’: Rohit Sharma opens up on passing captaincy to next-gen; namedrops Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni

Live Mint  

With the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma 'opted out' of the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, questions started being raised who may be the next captain of India. But Rohit, who quashed away his retirement rumours, also stated that the next Indian captain must earn that tag by understanding its weight. When …

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 …

Rohit Sharma ‘no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report
5 days, 21 hours ago

Rohit Sharma ‘no more’ part of selectors’ plan for Tests post BGT, talks with Virat Kohli on: Report

Live Mint  

Amidst the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma 'opted out' of the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, a report by Indian Express said that Rohit is no more a part of the selectors' plan beyond the Australia tour when it comes to red-ball cricket. Coming back to the questioned if Rohit 'opted out' or forced to 'opt …

'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 …

Time for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to retire? Ravi Shastri reacts to MCG flop shows
1 week, 3 days ago

Time for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to retire? Ravi Shastri reacts to MCG flop shows

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed Virat Kohli to continue playing Test cricket for "3 to 4 more years". SHASTRI EXPLAINS Virat Kohli scored a century in Perth during the first Test of the series but has struggled since, with Australia consistently troubling the star batter with their disciplined bowling outside the off-stump. Rohit's struggles were evident even …

‘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 …

'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, 4 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 …

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 …

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

Virat Kohli to ‘leave India’; former India captain to settle abroad with Anushka Sharma, Vamika, Akaay post retirement
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli to ‘leave India’; former India captain to settle abroad with Anushka Sharma, Vamika, Akaay post retirement

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli is set to leave India and spend the rest of his life with his wife, Anushka Sharma, daughter Vamika and son Akaay in London, according to his childhood coach, Rajkumar Yadav. The former India captain is currently with the Indian cricket team on their tour to Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, right now, Kohli is spending …

IND vs AUS: Kohli's outside off-stump struggles continue with Gabba Test dismissal, Gavaskar urges batter to be patient
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs AUS: Kohli's outside off-stump struggles continue with Gabba Test dismissal, Gavaskar urges batter to be patient

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood during the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Monday. AP Virat Kohli’s struggles in dealing with outside off-stump deliveries continued on Monday after he was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood on the third day of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane. IND vs AUS | Indian cricket team …

The captains' clash: Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in Tests, white-ball cricket
4 weeks ago

The captains' clash: Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli in Tests, white-ball cricket

India Today  

Few debates in Indian cricket stir as much fervour as the comparison between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Record in SENA Countries The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy is Rohit's second Test series as a captain in SENA countries. Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Runs as Test Captain While Kohli has been a more dominating captain than …

No change to India's batting order in intense training session in Adelaide
4 weeks, 2 days ago

No change to India's batting order in intense training session in Adelaide

India Today  

While the Australian team took an off day after their resounding victory in the pink ball Test, India team went straight into practice on Tuesday, December 10. The broadcaster revealed that there were no changes in the batting order for the Indian team, with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal coming out for the hits first. They were followed by the …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli to return as RCB skipper? R Ashwin comments on scenario
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Retirement calls get louder for Virat Kohli as ex-India captain begins BGT 2024 on sour note
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Retirement calls get louder for Virat Kohli as ex-India captain begins BGT 2024 on sour note
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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 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 …

Harbhajan Singh endorses Gavaskar’s call to appoint Bumrah as captain for BGT 2024: ‘Shouldn’t be a problem’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbhajan Singh endorses Gavaskar’s call to appoint Bumrah as captain for BGT 2024: ‘Shouldn’t be a problem’

Live Mint  

India and Australia are set to revitalise their ongoing rivalry when they take the field for the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Perth on November 22. However, ahead of the first Test, there has been much debate about the captaincy for India, with captain Rohit Sharma likely to miss the Perth Test. Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar …

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 …

Cricket legend calls for India's captain to be sacked if he misses match vs Australia for the birth of his child
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cricket legend calls for India's captain to be sacked if he misses match vs Australia for the birth of his child

Daily Mail  

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has sensationally claimed Rohit Sharma should be stripped of the Indian captaincy ahead of his side's upcoming Test series against Australia. Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has claimed Rohit Sharma should be stripped of India's captaincy ahead of this summer's Test series against Australia It is understood that Sharma will not travel with his team-mates to Australia …

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form

The Hindu  

India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, hit out at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who recently questioned the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. “What does Ricky Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?” Gambhir said on Monday, ahead of the team’s departure to Australia. I have no concerns regarding Virat and Rohit…” Watch the full press conference here: In …

BGT 2024: Gautam Gambhir likely to lose his job as Team India Head Coach if...
2 months ago

BGT 2024: Gautam Gambhir likely to lose his job as Team India Head Coach if...

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has had a mixed start to his tenure, with some notable successes, particularly with a revamped T20I squad, but also facing humiliating defeats in both the ODI and Test formats. Gautam Gambhir poised to lose coaching role: But with Gambhir unable to deliver consistent results in the longer format of the game, the Indian cricket …

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 …

RCB's Captaincy Decision Remains Unclear: Sources
2 months, 1 week 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 Captain Virat Kohli Returns? Rumors Circulate
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2 months, 1 week 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?
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Gautam Gambhir's genuine worry for Virat Kohli when MS Dhoni 'left': 'I can understand what you might have gone through'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's genuine worry for Virat Kohli when MS Dhoni 'left': 'I can understand what you might have gone through'

Hindustan Times  

Head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasised with Virat Kohli's younger self when he was given captaincy of the Indian Test team after the retirement of MS Dhoni in early 2015. Of course, seven years later, Kohli finished as India's most successful Test captain bagging 40 wins, but despite taking Indian cricket to unprecedented heights – such as the pinnacle of the …

Gautam Gambhir's unexpected 'altercation' remark gets Virat Kohli to break character during this once-in-a-lifetime chat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's unexpected 'altercation' remark gets Virat Kohli to break character during this once-in-a-lifetime chat

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli in a candid chat. Having played together as teammates for Delhi and Team India, eventually winning the World Cup together in 2011, Gambhir and Kohli, after all these year, share a new common goal: Taking Indian cricket to greater heights. Which is why ahead of the two Test series between …

Virat Kohli Played Under Tejashwi Yadav's Captaincy. Fact Or Fiction?
3 months, 3 weeks 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 Kohli played under my captaincy. Why don't they talk about it?': Politician turns heads with staggering claim
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'...going back to start of Virat Kohli's captaincy': Ricky Ponting on India's 'strong leadership' as AUS tour looms
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

T20 and the shrinking role of captains in white-ball cricket
3 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 and the shrinking role of captains in white-ball cricket

Hindustan Times  

It’s no secret that T20 cricket is responsible for the sorry decline of Test cricket and its glorious traditions. The captain’s position as ‘first among equals’ was not an accident, his special status was fundamental to cricket. Unlike other team sports where he does little, the cricket captain was powerful because he ran the game and made real time on-field …

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report
4 months ago

Babar Azam to be sacked as Pakistan's white-ball captain before Australia tour, likely to be replaced Rizwan: Report

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam has been snubbed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, who didn't appoint him as one of the captains for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan run between the wickets. Saud Shakeel, who is Pakistan's Test vice-captain, has been named as one of the skippers for the Champions One Day Cup, alongwith …

‘Suryakumar Yadav a short-term option’: Scott Styris' massive claim on Gautam Gambhir not getting a ‘natural captain’
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Suryakumar Yadav a short-term option’: Scott Styris' massive claim on Gautam Gambhir not getting a ‘natural captain’

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav has started his T20I captaincy regime on an impressive note with back-to-back wins over Sri Lanka to clinch the three-match series. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav started their tenures with a series win over Sri Lanka. However, former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris suggested that new head coach Gambhir didn't get a natural skipper …

Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record in 56 fewer matches in blistering start to captaincy era against SL
5 months, 1 week ago

Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record in 56 fewer matches in blistering start to captaincy era against SL

Hindustan Times  

In a stellar performance, newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to a commanding 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the series on Saturday, marking a successful start to the Gautam Gambhir era. Suryakumar's scintillating 58 off just 26 balls set the tone for India’s innings after an explosive 74-run partnership in the first six overs …

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya

Hindustan Times  

Former Sri Lanka captain and the current interim coach of the side, Sanath Jayasuriya, said India will feel the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the upcoming T20I series against them. India will start the Sri Lanka tour without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will kickstart a new chapter …

India coach Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play at 2027 Cricket World Cup
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India coach Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play at 2027 Cricket World Cup

Associated Press  

MUMBAI, India — New India coach Gautam Gambhir has backed star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue playing in the long term, even possibly at the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Kohli and Sharma had announced their T20 retirements after India’s World Cup triumph in the West Indies on June 29. And then, hopefully, if they …

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