8 years, 11 months ago

Kohli talk of the town again, overtakes Dhoni in social media popularity

New Delhi: Despite India failing to reach the finals of the ICC World T20 2016, one Indian player became the talk of the town – Virat Kohli. After overtaking Indian skipper MS Dhoni as the highest paid batsman on the endorsement circuit, Kohli has now left him way behind to become the most trending cricketer on social media, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram throughout the nation. A report by social media tracker Autumn Worldwide reveals that Virat Kohli, who is now being compared with cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, averaged a record of around 12 lakh conversations in the month of March, which is almost double as compared to Dhoni, who ended with 7 lakh conversations. Even in some months like January 2016 when India defeated Australia in the T20 series, Dhoni overtook Kohli in terms of social media conversation volume.

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5 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli has been a mentor to the cricket community: PBKS star Marcus Stoinis

India Today

Australia all-rounder and Punjab Kings star Marcus Stoinis has heaped praise on India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Virat Kohli, hailing him as an inspiration not just for Indian cricketers but for the entire global cricketing community. While speaking to PTI after PBKS's win over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, Stoinis revealed how their bond traces back to a mutual friend …

1 week ago

MS Dhoni refuses to disclose details of his text to Virat Kohli, stresses trust

India Today

MS Dhoni opened up about his 'amazing companionship' with Virat Kohli but declined to disclose details of a text message he had sent to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star during his challenging phase in international cricket. Speaking to JioStar ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Dhoni was asked about the message to Kohli, but the Chennai Super Kings star chose …

2 weeks ago

Cricket News Live Today March 17, 2025: Virat Kohli makes bold prediction for 'amazing talent' Rajat Patidar: 'He's going to lead RCB for...'

Hindustan Times

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2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli blasts broadcasters for discussing personal life over cricket, says ‘…not what I ate yesterday for lunch’

Live Mint

Virat Kohli minced no words against the broadcasters for discussing his personal life over cricket. Speaking at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit on Saturday, Virat Kohli opined that the broadcasters need to highlight the stories about the athletes rather than discussing about what he ate for lunch or his favourite food joint in Delhi. "A broadcast …

Virat Kohli reflects on criticism around aggressive on-field persona: ‘I don’t feel great about those things…’

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli reflects on criticism around aggressive on-field persona: ‘I don’t feel great about those things…’

Live Mint

Virat Kohli got candid about a lot of issues in a recent interaction where he talked about his aggression and how it has waned over time. Kohli also admitted that his aggression has a tendency to go overboard, but his starting point has always been caring for his team. Speaking at the RCB Innovational Lab Indian Sports Summit, Kohli said, …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli reveals why he didn’t post about India’s Champions Trophy win, ‘It is not going to give…’

Live Mint

Virat Kohli recently opened up about his evolving relationship with social media. Kohli emphasises that sharing moments like India’s Champions Trophy victory online wouldn’t amplify his happiness. “Posting about us winning the Champions Trophy…it’s not going to increase the happiness in my heart. I’m at a very different place Virat Kohli further stresses the importance of being mentally focused and …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli hints at U-turn on T20I retirement for one 'first of its kind' match: 'When I heard the news...'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20I cricket last June, following India's T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. Virat Kohli retired from T20I cricket in June 2024 Kohli's popularity on social media led to cricket's inclusion in the Olympics. get a medal and come back home," he told Isa Guha during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit …

Virat Kohli's brutal dig at broadcasters for focusing on his ‘favourite chole-bhature place’: ‘You can’t have that…’

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli's brutal dig at broadcasters for focusing on his ‘favourite chole-bhature place’: ‘You can’t have that…’

Hindustan Times

Team India maestro Virat Kohli took a brutal dig at cricket broadcasters for not talking about athletes' journeys and rather focusing on what he ate for lunch or his favourite cuisine. Kohli, one of the most influential personalities in India's sporting history, asserted that a lot of groundwork is happening in India to move it forward towards becoming a sporting …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

"Luckily, I didn't grow up with a phone": Virat Kohli on digital detox

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, : Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli recently shared insights into digital detox and redefining his relationship with social media, explaining why he no longer posts personal content, according to Wisden. "Luckily, I didn't grow up with a phone": Virat Kohli on digital detox Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab's Indian Sports Summit, Kohli reevaluated his social media presence, confessing …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

India will dominate world cricket even after 'we are done': Virat Kohli

India Today

Virat Kohli embraced his role as a senior figure in the dressing room when asked to share his emotions moments after India's Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai on Sunday, 9 March. Unlike the exuberant celebrations in Barbados less than a year ago after India's T20 World Cup victory, Kohli was notably more composed following the win over New Zealand. That's …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Kohli Set For Another Landmark After Roaring Back to Form

Deccan Chronicle

Dubai: Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after silencing doubts over his form and future with a match-winning Champions Trophy century. Called "King Kohli" for his prolific run-scoring, the batsman went through an extended lean patch with speculation swirling that he and skipper Rohit Sharma could soon …

1 month ago

MS Dhoni responds to Virat Kohli’s ‘No One Texted Me Except MSD’ remark - ‘When someone needs you...’

Live Mint

Former India captain MS Dhoni has opened up on the message he had sent to Virat Kohli in 2022, following the star batter's decision to step down as India's Test captain in January. MSD was asked about his 2022 message to Virat Kohli during a corporate event recently and his reply has gone viral. Another wrote, "Happy for you," while …

1 month ago

'When someone needs you...': Dhoni on being 'the only one to reach out' to Virat Kohli during his lean phase

India TV News

'When someone needs you. ': Dhoni on being 'the only one to reach out' to Virat Kohli during his lean phase Former India captain Virat Kohli underwent a low phase during early to mid-2022 when he lost his captainship across formats and wasn't able to score runs either in the IPL or for the national side and had revealed later …

1 month ago

From the India Today archives (2017) | Virat Kohli: Batman forever

India Today

“Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years; it was time we carried him.” Those words were uttered by a young Virat Kohli, who was still to stamp his authority in world cricket, after the ICC World Cup final in 2011. He approached the nets session like a Test match, with India’s regular opening bowlers, including Mohammed …

1 month ago

Broken TVs, Kohli-noor and Hardik Pandya rule social media! Best memes on India’s win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 sent social media into a frenzy as cricket fans celebrated India’s emphatic six-wicket victory in Dubai. With India’s dominance on the field and the online spectacle that followed, this fixture reaffirmed its place as the ultimate cricketing rivalry. However, Pandya’s approach did not sit well with fans, who …

1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli, ’Greatest Chase-Master’, hits century! Love, praise pour in; Anushka Sharma, Rahul Gandhi react

Live Mint

In the India Vs Pakistan match on Sunday, Virat Kohli singlehandedly proved to be a hurdle that Pakistan couldn't overcome. India superstar Virat Kohli also completed 14,000 ODI runs while steering India to a memorable victory over India's bitter rival. God bless you Superproud.” Anushka Sharma's post on Instagram; Bhawana Kohli's post Politicians Join In The Praise for Virat Kohli …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli fans slam Irfan Pathan over comments after batting debacle in Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy match

Live Mint

Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium had a packed house on January 31 to witness Virat Kohli bat in the Delhi vs Railways match. However, fans were stunned to silence as as Virat Kohli was clean-bowled by Himanshu Sangwan, a pacer whom Indian cricket fans probably never heard of. Virat Kohli fans react One of the people who liked Irfan’s post …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘If You Play Good Cricket…’: MS Dhoni’s Straightforward Take On Social Media PR Goes Viral | WATCH

ABP News

MS Dhoni, the two-time World Cup-winning captain of the Indian cricket team, is known for his simplicity both on and off the field. One of the most celebrated personalities in the world, Dhoni, candidly shared that while his managers often urge him to promote himself on social media avenues, he believes that if his performance on the field is strong, …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

MS Dhoni: If I take care of cricket, everything else will take care of itself

The Hindu

MS Dhoni, two-time World Cup-winning former India captain, shared that social media and public relations in the same breath is more than a little odd. if I play good cricket I don’t need PR,” Dhoni said on the latest episode of ‘Tread Talks’ of Eurogrip Tyres. The 43-year-old Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in August 2020, is gearing up …

3 months ago

'If I play good cricket, I don't need PR': MS Dhoni opens on social media distance during playing days

India TV News

Legendary former Indian wicketkeeper MS Dhoni has opened up on how he used to stay away from social media despite his managers pushing him to leverage his activities on it. The former India captain used to stay away from social media during his playing days. "I have never been a big fan of social media, throughout I had different managers …

3 months ago

If you play good cricket, you don't need PR: MS Dhoni on 'social media' driven era

India Today

MS Dhoni, the iconic former captain of the Indian cricket team, opened up about his views on social media and public relations. He shared how his managers often pushed him to embrace social media for promotional purposes, but Dhoni remained steadfast in his belief that his cricketing performance should speak for itself. I had the same answer that if you …

3 months ago

Cricket News Live Today December 25, 2024: ‘Virat Kohli has a maginficent cover drive but so did Sachin Tendulkar and he put it away…’: Matthew Hayden unfiltered

Hindustan Times

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3 months, 1 week ago

Fame at High Cost

Deccan Chronicle

In a recent incident that has sparked a conversation about the privacy of celebrities, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli confronted a journalist for photographing his family at Melbourne Airport. The cricketer, known for his fiery demeanor on the field, expressed his displeasure at the intrusion into his private life, underscoring the challenges faced by public figures in maintaining their personal …

3 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Virat Kohli's latest intense avatar ahead of Boxing Day Test

India Today

Virat Kohli is not only a cricketing icon but also a trendsetter when it comes to fashion and hairstyles. His latest intense look has sent fans into a wave of nostalgia, showcasing Kohli’s unwavering commitment to keeping his glamour quotient top-notch. As Kohli gears up for the Boxing Day Test, his new avatar not only raises the style stakes but …

4 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli’s social media post stirs panic among fans: ‘Mujhe laga AR Rahman type kuch hai’

Live Mint

Virat Kohli’s recent social media post, marking the ten-year anniversary of his apparel brand Wrogn, left many fans anxious and puzzled, with a series of humorous and concerned reactions flooding social media. Some even joked about the post resembling a breakup note, drawing comparisons to AR Rahman’s cryptic posts that had also sparked similar speculation. That's how you make a …

4 months, 1 week ago

Ahead of Australia Tests, Virat Kohli's lengthy social media post leaves fans puzzled

India Today

Virat Kohli gave a section of fans 'a mini heart attack' on Tuesday with a lengthy social media post, just two days before the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While Kohli penned a heartfelt note celebrating a decade-long journey with his men’s clothing brand, the opening lines left fans speculating. Many fans noted that Kohli had previously used a similar post template …

Cricket News, highlights Today November 11, 2024: Mumbai teenager makes MS Dhoni stand up and take note, called up for CSK trials ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket News, highlights Today November 11, 2024: Mumbai teenager makes MS Dhoni stand up and take note, called up for CSK trials ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report

Hindustan Times

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket News, highlights Today November 11, 2024: Mumbai teenager makes MS Dhoni stand up and take note, called up for CSK trials ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's 'great gesture' for India star leaves fans worried about Rinku Singh: 'He has disliked the status'

Hindustan Times

Irrespective of what the recent narrative has been on Virat Kohli, with a few veteran cricketers over the last few months claiming that fame and power have changed the former India captain, the 35-year-old has remained generous towards his teammates. Virat Kohli gifted is bat to India teammate Aakash Deep On Monday, India fast bowler Akash Deep was left on …

6 months, 2 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 …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

'While there's an age gap...': MS Dhoni opens up on relationship with Virat Kohli | WATCH

India TV News

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have shared a great relationship on and off the field. It is well known how Dhoni has supported Kohli in various stages of his career and how Kohli took the captaincy baton from the former World Cup-winning captain. Dhoni led the Indian team for several years and decided to leave the Test format in 2014, …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli finishes T20I career with a higher all-rounder ranking than Ravindra Jadeja

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli bid adieu to T20 International on a high with the massive tag of World Champion as he played a crucial knock in the final of the T20 World Cup. Interestingly, the Indian maestro finished his T20I career with a higher ICC all-rounder ranking over his teammate Ravindra Jadeja, who also announced his retirement from the shortest format after …

8 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli’s T20 legacy marked by relentless pursuit towards perfection

The Hindu

Virat Kohli’s first T20I came more than 14 years ago on the tour of Zimbabwe. He had endured a difficult World Cup in the Americas, with only 75 runs in seven innings before his 76 in the final lifted India to 176 for seven. Kohli’s greatest asset in white-ball cricket was his ability to break down targetss, earning him the …

9 months ago

Kohli rises with the title on the line

Hindustan Times

Kolkata: Virat Kohli has retired from T20Is. But it didn’t hold much ground when the world was moving ahead and Kohli refused to let go of the idea of leaving the heavy lifting to others. Throughout his 16-year career, Kohli’s fight has been against bowlers, opposing teams and pitches, but also against an invisible adversary — inconsistency. “These are not …

9 months ago

Virat Kohli breaks down on video call after winning T20 World Cup 2024 | WATCH

India TV News

Virat Kohli confirmed his T20I retirement aftetr India won the T20 World Cup 2024. For quite a few minutes, the former India skipper was on the video call and looked extremely happy for finally being able to win the T20 World Cup trophy that eluded him for so long. Watch the video here: "This was my last T20 World Cup, …

9 months ago

‘Thank you, Virat Kohli': Tributes flood internet as Team India GOAT retires from T20 Internationals

Hindustan Times

As Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after leading India to their second T20 World Cup victory, tributes for the star batsman flooded the internet as fans expressed their gratitude and admiration for him India's Virat Kohli celebrates after their win against South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final cricket match at Kensington Oval in …

9 months, 1 week ago

'Someone from the Indian camp should tell Virat Kohli...': Vaughan dissects RCB star's batting woes in T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli hasn't really been at his best at the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kohli began his T20 World Cup campaign with a one vs Ireland, then four and a duck against Pakistan and USA. I think we are finding in this World Cup that a lot of players who played in the IPL when scores were 200-plus, the pitches …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's unmissable reaction to New York crowd's 'Hamara neta kaisa ho...' chant during India's T20 World Cup match

Hindustan Times

The contentious drop-in pitch of New York and the inattentiveness to the outfield in Florida did expose the chinks in ICC's planning for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the United States, but for the Asian crowd in the country, they did get to see their superstars in action through the New York-leg of the tournament. Virat Kohli was among …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Virat Kohli joins Indian camp in New York; doubtful for warm-up game against Bangladesh

India TV News

The star cricketer Virat Kohli joined the Indian cricket team camp in New York ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday, May 21. The former skipper joined the team five days later and is expected to miss out on the team's only warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday. After guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to IPL 2024 playoffs, …

10 months ago

'Up there with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo': Virat Kohli likened to football GOATs

Hindustan Times

Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor has likened Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli to football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in terms of social media popularity. Virat Kohli likened to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Kohli has around 269 million followers on Instagram - most as an Indian and third most among sports personalities after Ronaldo and Messi. The …

10 months, 1 week ago

MS Dhoni reveals he prefers Instagram to Twitter, explains reason behind this choice. Watch

Hindustan Times

Former Indian cricketer and five-time IPL title-winning captain of Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, recently shared his thoughts on social media and explained why he prefers Instagram over X. MS Dhoni, 42, played for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024, In a video posted on Dubai Eye 103.8's YouTube channel on Monday, Dhoni explained why he chooses a lifestyle with …

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli receives advice from Simon Doull after RCB great slams strike rate critics: ‘He’s reading social media’

Hindustan Times

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Virat Kohli has been in phenomenal form with 500 runs in 10 matches so far in Indian Premier League 2024. “For me, it’s about winning the games for the team and there’s a reason why you’ve done it for 15 years, you’ve done this day in and day out, you’ve won games for your teams, I’m …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

'MS Dhoni has surpassed Sachin in terms of craze and fanbase': MSD vs Tendulkar debate erupts after Thala's near-heist

Hindustan Times

MS Dhoni rolled back years with a special knock that left fans enthralled late Sunday night. Despite Chennai Super Kings being well out of the chase following a stellar bowling display in the middle overs from Delhi Capitals, Dhoni's unbeaten knock of 37 from 16, sent fans berserk across the globe in what was his first outing with the bat …

1 year ago

Virat Kohli's wholesome moment with MS Dhoni during CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 game

Hindustan Times

The cynosure of the IPL 2024 opener on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, was Ruturaj Gaikwad being named as the MS Dhoni's captaincy successor at CSK and how the franchise would perform under the new leader. Yet, half an hour into the season opener, the talk on …

1 year ago

'Keep getting 2016 flashbacks. Now, RCB have reinforcements...': Virat Kohli sent point-blank 'boss the game' message

Hindustan Times

RCB's star batter Virat Kohli is set to make his much-awaited return to action in the opener of the 2024 Indian Premier League against Chennai Super Kings. Virat Kohli during RCB's training session ahead of their opening match against CSK Over the past few weeks, there has been significant speculation over Kohli's place in the shortest format. Let's not forget …

1 year ago

Virat Kohli makes first appearance since birth of son Akaay ahead of RCB's IPL 2024 season opener: 'But white beard?'

Hindustan Times

Team India batting maestro Virat Kohli has returned to India after the birth of his child in London. Kohli was spotted at the Mumbai airport as he made his first appearance since the birth of his son Akaay. Kohli is expected to join the Royal Challengers Bangalore training camp soon for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League where his …

1 year ago

'Those questioning Virat Kohli's place in T20 World Cup belong in gully cricket': Former Pakistan pacer

Hindustan Times

Former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Irfan has slammed the critics of India batting maestro Virat Kohli who have doubts about his place in the T20 World Cup squad. He made himself unavailable in the shortest format after the 2022 T20 World Cup but returned to the format in the Afghanistan series where he played last two matches. We all saw what …

1 year, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli dashes into trophy celebrations with 'Michael Jackson slide', breaks internet with viral dance step

Hindustan Times

Former India skipper Virat Kohli capped off a forgetful series against Afghanistan as the batting icon recorded his first-ever golden duck in the third and final T20I at Bangalore on Wednesday. Returning to the T20I squad for the first time since the 2022 edition of the ICC World Cup, Kohli made his presence felt with a quick-fire knock in the …

1 year, 4 months ago

King Kohli lives up to the hype as cricket-loving India prepares for the World Cup final

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Virat Kohli is the highest-profile athlete in the world’s most populous nation, and he’s been living up to the hype by helping India reach the Cricket World Cup final on home soil. With a win over five-time champion Australia on Sunday in Ahmedabad, at the sport’s biggest stadium, Kohli can replicate what the great Sachin Tendulkar did …

1 year, 4 months ago

'Never going to be as good as him': Virat Kohli's glorious tribute to 'hero' Tendulkar after record-equalling 49th ton

Hindustan Times

Team India's star batter Virat Kohli on Sunday equalled his childhood hero Sachin Tendulkar's record for most centuries in ODIs, as he smashed his 49th ton during the 2023 World Cup match against South Africa. Kohli played a gritty knock on a tough surface in Kolkata, taking 119 balls to reach the iconic landmark as India registered a prolific 243-run …

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