Ravi Shastri hints Virat Kohli might give up captaincy in other formats to focus on his batting
3 years, 1 month ago

Ravi Shastri hints Virat Kohli might give up captaincy in other formats to focus on his batting

India TV News  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri says Virat Kohli might give up captaincy in other formats after doing so in the T20 version to deal with the intense pressure associated with the job, especially in COVID times. Kohli, who has taken rest for the T20 series and one Test against New Zealand to recover bubble fatigue in COVID times, has relinquished captaincy in the shortest format after the showpiece event. Shastri also foresees many players in the team, including Kohli taking long breaks to recover from bubble fatigue. Shastri reiterated that playing World Cup right after IPL was not ideal for the team but didn't want to blame BCCI as the re-scheduling happened because of COVID-19.

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Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes: ‘You only said he’s a modern-day great'
19 hours, 46 minutes 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 …

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?
1 week ago

Defeats galore and runs dry up: Is it the beginning of the end of Rohit Sharma's Test captaincy?

India TV News  

After India’s unexpected 0-3 Test series loss at home against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma said, "We are allowed one such performance in 12 years,” and some of us seemed to have accepted his reasoning given India’s success in red-ball cricket in the last few years. Image Source : INDIA TVRohit Sharma's downfall as Test captain in 2024 In the 2024-25 …

Virat Kohli experiences alarming dip in batting average as struggles continue in Test cricket
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1 week ago

Virat Kohli experiences alarming dip in batting average as struggles continue in Test cricket

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli’s struggles in Test cricket have become a growing concern, with his batting average witnessing a significant decline in recent matches. Virat Kohli’s struggle for runs has seen his batting average in Test cricket plummet to an eight-year low, raising more questions about his future with the Indian cricket team in the longer format. After scoring just three runs …

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals
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1 week, 2 days ago

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar expressed that star batter Virat Kohli would be particularly disappointed with the nature of his dismissal to Australia’s Josh Hazlewood on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test on December 16. Kohli’s early departure added to the pressure on India’s batting unit, already reeling after losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and then Shubman Gill cheaply. The …

OTD in 2014: Virat Kohli took charge of India's Test captaincy in Adelaide
2 weeks, 1 day ago

OTD in 2014: Virat Kohli took charge of India's Test captaincy in Adelaide

India Today  

On December 9, 2014, Virat Kohli stepped into his first Test match as captain for India during the Adelaide Test against Australia. This match marked the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket, as Kohli’s aggressive and fearless leadership style came to the forefront. Memorable victories under his leadership include the 2–1 series win in Australia during 2018-19, marking …

Watch: Massive crowd gathers to watch Virat Kohli's practice session in Adelaide
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

India Today  

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

Watch: Virat Kohli injured? Batter seen bandaged in Adelaide training
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

India Today  

As Rohit Sharma-led India aims to extend their winning momentum in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a video of star batter Virat Kohli receiving medical attention for a possible knee niggle has left fans concerned. The clip, which emerged from India’s training session ahead of the Day-Night Test in Adelaide starting from December 6, showed the team’s medical staff bandaging Kohli’s …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli to return as RCB skipper? R Ashwin comments on scenario
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

'Virat Kohli is going to captain': After AB de Villiers, Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB skipper
3 weeks, 4 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Virat Kohli doesn't need us, we need him: Jasprit Bumrah after Perth Test century
1 month ago

Virat Kohli doesn't need us, we need him: Jasprit Bumrah after Perth Test century

India Today  

India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah lauded Virat Kohli’s exceptional century in the second innings of the Perth Test, which was instrumental in India’s resounding 295-run victory against Australia on November 25. Kohli silenced critics with a resilient 143-ball 100, a timely knock that reaffirmed his stature in Test cricket and helped India secure a commanding 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar …

Watch: Virat Kohli instantly begins practice after stumps on Day 2 amid poor form
1 month ago

Watch: Virat Kohli instantly begins practice after stumps on Day 2 amid poor form

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen practicing hard in the ground after stumps on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. While Jaiswal and Rahul made their way back towards the pavilion after their heroic innings, Kohli was seen walking onto the ground and practicing as he faced some deliveries from the …

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

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

The Independent  

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Virat Kohli refuses to leave nets, continues to bat even as rain halts India's first practice at Perth stadium
1 month ago

Virat Kohli refuses to leave nets, continues to bat even as rain halts India's first practice at Perth stadium

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli, on Tuesday, refused to leave the net, even as India's first practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth was halted due to rain. India's batsman Virat Kohli prepares to bat during the internal practice match in Perth India have so far been practicising at the WACA, the old Test venue in Perth since last …

Virat Kohli can find batting form by antagonising Australia: Ravi Shastri
1 month ago

Virat Kohli can find batting form by antagonising Australia: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri reckons that batting stalwart Virat Kohli should embrace his fiery and combative persona against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to rediscover his dominant form in Test cricket. With the opening Test of the much-anticipated series set to begin in Perth on Friday, Shastri believes Kohli's trademark aggression could be the key to reversing his recent …

Virat Kohli will have his moments, hopefully not too many: Travis Head ahead of BGT
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli will have his moments, hopefully not too many: Travis Head ahead of BGT

New Indian Express  

PERTH: Australian batter Travis Head on Monday backed Virat Kohli to "have his moments in the series" as the Indian superstar continued to dominate talks in the run-up to the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on Friday. Kohli's ordinary returns with the bat this year in Test cricket notwithstanding, the 36-year-old has been the cynosure of all eyes since the Indian …

Virat Kohli receives mixed signals from Ravi Shastri; ex-India coach shares bittersweet message ahead of Australia Tests
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli receives mixed signals from Ravi Shastri; ex-India coach shares bittersweet message ahead of Australia Tests

Hindustan Times  

He may be out of touch, but if you're doubting Virat Kohli, then you better watch out. The former India coach, one of Kohli's closest confidantes, has reminded the doubters of a little trivia - Virat is back where he loves batting - but at the same time, Shastri also issued a word of caution for his former coach with …

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

Ravi Shastri warns Virat Kohli's doubters: 'The King is back in his territory'
1 month, 1 week ago

Ravi Shastri warns Virat Kohli's doubters: 'The King is back in his territory'

India Today  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri urged Virat Kohli's detractors to write the star batter off at their own peril in the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Television channels have been using Kohli's exploits in Australia for promotional videos in the lead-up to the highly-anticipated five-Test series, starting November 22 in Perth. SHASTRI'S KEY ADVICE FOR VIRAT KOHLI However, Shastri had a piece …

Brett Lee tells Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'get away from cricket' as India hit rock bottom: 'Word on the streets...'
1 month, 1 week ago

Brett Lee tells Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'get away from cricket' as India hit rock bottom: 'Word on the streets...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee has advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to take a bit of a break after the low of New Zealand but freshen up just in time for the five-Test series starting November 22 in Perth. Losing at home just before a series as high-profile against Australia is never good news, but Lee wants Kohli and …

Virat Kohli retaining place in Test team despite poor form highlighted by Ponting: 'Wouldn't be anyone else playing...'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

RCB Captain Virat Kohli Returns? Rumors Circulate
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1 month, 3 weeks 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?
1 month, 3 weeks 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 and Sarfaraz Khan Reunite in India vs New Zealand Test
2 months ago

Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan Reunite in India vs New Zealand Test

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan form a gritty partnership in the ongoing second innings of the first Test against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The duo, who had combined forces to possibly give one of the moments of IPL 2015, scored 136 runs together for the third wicket. Kohli and Khan's partnership helped India fight back …

Virat Kohli To Return As Test Captain? Players Who Could Lead India If Rohit Sharma Misses A Match In Australia
2 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli To Return As Test Captain? Players Who Could Lead India If Rohit Sharma Misses A Match In Australia

ABP News  

The news of Rohit Sharma likely to miss an Australia Test might be a bit of a setback for the Indian cricket team and the BCCI who will be looking to win their Test Test in a row Down Under. READ HERE | Sports Fraternity Remembers Ratan Tata: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav Mourn Tycoon's Death With Rohit …

Virat Kohli served harsh 'youth' warning amidst poor red-ball form: 'He's got to start performing otherwise selectors…'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli served harsh 'youth' warning amidst poor red-ball form: 'He's got to start performing otherwise selectors…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India batting maestro Virat Kohli has been facing scrutiny for his underwhelming red-ball form in recent times. Veteran Australia spinner Brad Hogg has advised Kohli to get his mojo back and regain form in the next 10 Test matches to give India a chance to claim their first World Test Championship title. India definitely need Virat Kohli to step …

'Like Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli feels more at home away from home': Manjrekar claims Virat ‘not enjoying batting in India’
3 months ago

'Like Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli feels more at home away from home': Manjrekar claims Virat ‘not enjoying batting in India’

Hindustan Times  

In the ongoing Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli walked out to bat in the second innings with the usual confidence he carries to the crease. Despite India losing two early wickets, Kohli looked composed early on, playing a few solid strokes and navigating the bowlers fairly easily. Taking to X, Manjrekar suggested that Kohli’s decision to not use the …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Virat Kohli Played Under Tejashwi Yadav's Captaincy. Fact Or Fiction?
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Shastri was there. Virat Kohli said no draw, we're going to chase down 363: India spinner's untold dressing room story
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shastri was there. Virat Kohli said no draw, we're going to chase down 363: India spinner's untold dressing room story

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's captain in January of 2022 but not before he became the country's most successful Test skipper. Virat Kohli, the Test captain, was a pioneer for Indian cricket India spinner Karn Sharma, who made his Test debut in that game at Adelaide, recalled how Kohli broke barriers in his first Test as captain. Set a …

'MS Dhoni told me I don't fit the combination, Virat Kohli said I'll let you know but never did': India spinner's ordeal
5 months, 1 week ago

'MS Dhoni told me I don't fit the combination, Virat Kohli said I'll let you know but never did': India spinner's ordeal

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Dhoni did what no other captain in the world has been able to – win all three major ICC trophies, while Kohli went on to become India's most successful skipper in Tests. The veteran India spinner made his debut under Anil Kumble, played under both Dhoni and Kohli, but was undone by plenty of aspects …

Virat Kohli shares anecdote behind iconic photo with Rohit Sharma after T20WC win: ‘Samaira was on his shoulders, but…'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli shares anecdote behind iconic photo with Rohit Sharma after T20WC win: ‘Samaira was on his shoulders, but…'

Hindustan Times  

The two giants of Indian cricket - Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - bid adieu to T20Is, walking away from it in the best possible way by winning the T20 World Cup. The iconic duo waited for a very long time to lift their first World Cup trophy together as Kohli had not yet debuted when India lifted the T20 …

Ravi Shastri's 'Golden Advice' For Virat Kohli Ahead IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri's 'Golden Advice' For Virat Kohli Ahead IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final

ABP News  

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has been under intense scrutiny for his poor form throughout ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 tournament. 'King Kohli' still has a chance for a royal finish by scoring big in the crucial IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final in Barbados on June 29. Meanwhile, former team India head coach Ravi Shastri believes …

Virat Kohli's cheap dismissal invites harsh Ravi Shastri verdict in T20 WC semis: ‘With Rohit playing aggressively…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's cheap dismissal invites harsh Ravi Shastri verdict in T20 WC semis: ‘With Rohit playing aggressively…’

Hindustan Times  

With Virat Kohli recording another failure at the ICC T20 World Cup, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri voiced his concerns about the drastic change in the batting style of the ex-India captain. Kohli's impressive run in the knockout rounds of the T20 World Cup came to an abrupt end on Thursday as the veteran batter registered his first-ever single-digit …

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

Will Virat Kohli play? Pant vs Samson? Hardik Pandya's form...: What to expect from India in T20WC warm-up game vs BAN
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Virat Kohli play? Pant vs Samson? Hardik Pandya's form...: What to expect from India in T20WC warm-up game vs BAN

Hindustan Times  

Team India is all set to face Bangladesh in a warm-up game at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Saturday ahead of the start of their T20 World Cup campaign. India are set to face Bangladesh in a T20 World Cup warm-up game on Saturday India did have two intense training days of three hours long …

Virat Kohli's strike-rate trial dissected by Dinesh Karthik after IPL 2024: 'Thanks to people like Simon Doull...'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's strike-rate trial dissected by Dinesh Karthik after IPL 2024: 'Thanks to people like Simon Doull...'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli served a timely reminder about his T20 exploits in the Indian Premier League season 2024 as the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper topped the batting charts in the World Cup year. Karthik credited Doull for 'spurring' Kohli in the IPL 2024 With Kohli facing the heat about his strike rate in the league phase, the former India skipper …

Virat Kohli goes searching for MS Dhoni after distraught MSD decides not to shake hands with RCB players
7 months ago

Virat Kohli goes searching for MS Dhoni after distraught MSD decides not to shake hands with RCB players

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the final Playoff spot dramatically on Saturday night, defeating defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in their must-win final IPL league match. Virat Kohli seemingly chased MS Dhoni after the latter abruptly exited the field without the customary handshakes Following the match, MS Dhoni, the legendary former CSK captain, who had been dismissed in …

RCB told to 'bring Virat Kohli back as captain' with MS Dhoni reminder if they fail to reach IPL 2024 Playoffs
7 months, 1 week ago

RCB told to 'bring Virat Kohli back as captain' with MS Dhoni reminder if they fail to reach IPL 2024 Playoffs

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh has given a piece of bold advice to Royal Challengers Bengaluru to re-appoint Virat Kohli as their captain after IPL 2024, as he feels they need an Indian player to lead the side. As Dhoni has a lot of impact in Chennai, Virat Kohli is a big leader, he knows the kind of cricket they …

Virat Kohli-inspired RCB somehow stay alive | Sledging Room, S2, Ep 29
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli-inspired RCB somehow stay alive | Sledging Room, S2, Ep 29

India Today  

A Virat Kohli-inspired RCB are somehow alive in the playoffs race. Shutting down all his critics, Kohli has let his bat do the talking and made a statement with his match-winning contributions to RCB in their last three games - 70 off 44 against Gujarat in Ahmedabad, 42 off 27 against Gujarat in Bengaluru, and 47-ball 92 against Punjab in …

'Tendulkar batted at 4 even when he didn't like it': Sehwag's commanding message to Virat Kohli over T20 World Cup role
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Tendulkar batted at 4 even when he didn't like it': Sehwag's commanding message to Virat Kohli over T20 World Cup role

Hindustan Times  

The T20 World Cup squad is set to be announced on Monday, and the speculations are rife over who could potentially make it to the 15-member touring party to the Americas. One name, however, which is reportedly certain to get on the place to the USA is India's star batter, Virat Kohli. The 35-year-old, who is currently playing for the …

'I don't want to be predictable': Virat Kohli keen on adding extra dimension to his T20 batting
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'I don't want to be predictable': Virat Kohli keen on adding extra dimension to his T20 batting

India TV News  

Even though Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost the match against Rajasthan Royals which was also their third consecutive defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League season, Virat Kohli's form was a biggest positive for them. Virat Kohli is confident of taking his team to good totals if he bats beyond the powerplay and he batted accordingly in the match. "But I …

'A lot of pressure is on Virat Kohli': Steve Smith reckons RCB batters will have to step up now in IPL 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'A lot of pressure is on Virat Kohli': Steve Smith reckons RCB batters will have to step up now in IPL 2024

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently at the eighth place in the points table in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. But they defeated Punjab Kings in the last over thriller courtesy of a stupendous knock from Virat Kohli. Only Virat Kohli has proved to be consistent with the bat scoring 203 runs in four matches while the next …

Virat Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL, other RCB batters need to support him: Steve Smith
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL, other RCB batters need to support him: Steve Smith

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Virat Kohli is "under a lot of pressure" in the ongoing IPL owing to the collective failure of Royal Challengers Bengaluru batters, feels former Australia captain Steve Smith who wants the Indian superstar's RCB teammates to come good in the supporting act. But, at the moment, they're not so a lot of pressure is on Virat," Smith, a member …

Indian Premier League | Virat Kohli relished the time spent with family ahead of tournament
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Premier League | Virat Kohli relished the time spent with family ahead of tournament

The Hindu  

As the years roll by, Virat Kohli has evolved both on and off the field. “People know I play the cover drive pretty well, so they’re not going to allow me to hit gaps. Once you’re closer to the ball, you negate the bounce by meeting it earlier,” Kohli said. When you play, you play your heart out because you’re …

Kevin Pietersen hails Virat Kohli for turning teammates into 'out and out athletes'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kevin Pietersen hails Virat Kohli for turning teammates into 'out and out athletes'

Firstpost  

Pietersen had earlier stated that Kohli should be picked in India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup for the “good of the game regardless of his performances”. Former England batter Kevin Pietersen lauded India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar Virat Kohli for turning his teammates into “out and out athletes” and transforming Indian cricket in the process. Read | …

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli looked rusty, will take time to find form, says Ravi Shastri
9 months ago

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli looked rusty, will take time to find form, says Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Senior Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli looked rusty on his return from a personal break, felt former India head coach Ravi Shastri. Speaking in the mid-innings break of the Indian Premier League opener, Shastri said that Kohli would definitely need more time to adjust his body to cricketing face having been away from the game since the India vs …

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