Virat Kohli felicitated with a special cap by India coach Rahul Dravid on his 100th Test
2 years, 10 months ago

Virat Kohli felicitated with a special cap by India coach Rahul Dravid on his 100th Test

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India head coach Rahul Dravid felicitated star batter Virat Kohli and presented him with a special memento for his 100th Test ahead of Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka. India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1 Live Score and Updates "I want to thank the BCCI and getting my 100th Test cap from one of my childhood heroes is indeed amazing," Kohli said as Dravid presented him with a special cap. Kohli will join an illustrious list comprising Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Ishant Sharma, all of whom played 100 Tests. Meanwhile, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series in Mohali on Friday.

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

Sam Konstas reveals surprise chat with 'legend' Virat Kohli after MCG drama
3 days ago

Sam Konstas reveals surprise chat with 'legend' Virat Kohli after MCG drama

India Today  

Young Australian opener Sam Konstas has revealed his surprise post-match exchange with Indian batting great Virat Kohli following their fiery encounter during the high-octane Boxing Day Test. Despite the heated moments on the field, Konstas revealed a heartwarming post-match exchange with Kohli and reflected on the lessons from his fiery showdown with India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. After David Warner's …

I won't be surprised if Virat Kohli captains Test team again: Adam Gilchrist
3 days 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 …

OTD in 2019: Virat Kohli's India secure maiden Test series win in Australia
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3 days, 20 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'
4 days, 13 hours ago

'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'

Hindustan Times  

India's rather forgettable 2024/25 season came to an end with them losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The result, that comes at the end of a run in which India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time since 1997 and were whitewashed at home by New Zealand, has prompted former spinner …

Old flaws and new lows: Virat Kohli's stunning downfall in Test cricket in numbers
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4 days, 15 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
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4 days, 15 hours ago

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat

Hindustan Times  

India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia. India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat With out-of-form skipper Rohit missing, the visitors went down by six wickets in the fifth and final Test on Sunday in Sydney to …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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4 days, 17 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 …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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4 days, 18 hours ago

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel. "Everything was fine till Dravid was there.,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form Everything seems to …

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
4 days, 18 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, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
4 days, 20 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, …

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?
5 days ago

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?

India Today  

“Retirement is in your hand, but playing for India is not,” remarked Sanjay Manjrekar in a candid and pointed assessment of the future of Indian cricket's superstar players. You can decide your future regarding retirement, but it’s someone else’s job to decide your future as a player and captain,” the former batter-turned-pundit said, responding to Rohit Sharma’s revealing interview with …

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team
5 days, 5 hours ago

DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team

Deccan Chronicle  

Having twice conquered Australia in Test series Down Under since 2018, Team India surrendered meekly going down 3-1 and so dropping out of contention for the World Test Championship final of 2025, which will now be played between defending champion Australia and first-time finalist South Africa. In another eventful series, the underwhelming Indian performance was marked by plenty of controversy, …

Virat Kohli receives massive verdict from ‘sad’ Pat Cummins: ‘Bit of theatre, sometimes it can rile you up’
5 days, 11 hours ago

Virat Kohli receives massive verdict from ‘sad’ Pat Cummins: ‘Bit of theatre, sometimes it can rile you up’

Hindustan Times  

India crashed to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, losing the series 1-3. Australia's captain Pat Cummins, right, and India's Virat Kohli have a chat in between deliveries. Pat Cummins pays tribute to Virat Kohli Fans and former players have also called for the exclusion of Kohli and Rohit from the Indian Test …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
5 days, 12 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- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
5 days, 17 hours ago

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu  

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
5 days, 21 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 - …

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

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

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark
6 days ago

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should play County cricket’: Manjrekar’s brutal message to selectors in ‘retirement’ remark

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket team is currently going through a tough phase, which has been made worse by veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s continued batting struggles. Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir with captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session. But clearly, there is a technical problem and now; there is a problem of confidence as …

Virat Kohli is ‘an artist’: Social media makes fun of Indian cricket legend after another flop show at Sydney
6 days, 18 hours 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain
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1 week, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma 'rested' for Sydney Test, Jasprit Bumrah returns as captain

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma isn’t a part of the Indian playing XI for the New Year’s Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The decision came after Rohit Sharma's disastrous campaign in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he has scored only 31 runs from three matches. #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/Cu6hr0ve4V — Nitin K Srivastav January 2, 2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Full …

'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain
1 week, 1 day 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 …

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test
1 week, 1 day ago

India coach coy on picking struggling captain Rohit Sharma for final Australia Test

The Independent  

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

Poor Test form won't impact Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in Champions Trophy: Watson
1 week, 2 days ago

Poor Test form won't impact Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in Champions Trophy: Watson

India Today  

Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson has expressed confidence in Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stating that their recent struggles in Test cricket should not affect their performances in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Despite facing criticism during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Watson believes that both players' exceptional records in the ODI format make them pivotal for India’s success in …

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal
1 week, 2 days ago

VIDEO | Rohit, Virat need to fire if we are to level the series against Australia: Madan Lal

The Hindu  

Former India cricketer Madan Lal feels that India lost the Boxing day Test match due to its own errors and emphasised that Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need to contribute more if India is to draw the series. He expressed concern at Rohit and Kohli’s form “Virat and Rohit have to score if we are to level the series, …

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in jeopardy as Team India’s ‘Mr Fix-It’ vies for leadership role: Report
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1 week, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in jeopardy as Team India’s ‘Mr Fix-It’ vies for leadership role: Report

Live Mint  

While doubts about Rohit Sharma's future prevail, a senior player in the Indian team has now positioned himself to take the World Cup-winning captain's job, as per a report by The Indian Express. The senior player, who is portraying themselves as ‘Mr Fix-It’, is convinced that young players in the Indian team are not yet ready to take over leadership …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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 …

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 …

Cricket-Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena
1 week, 3 days ago

Cricket-Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit test arena NEW DELHI, - Speculation that India captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli are set to call time on their test careers has snowballed as the veteran pair continue to struggle in the five-test series in Australia. India, who won their last two test …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

'No comparison between Rohit and Kohli', Indian captain 'looking down in doldrums': Manjrekar hits the nail on its head
1 week, 4 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 …

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs
1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far. Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs Chasing a near improbable target …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire soon? Ravi Shastri delivers verdict, says ’Rohit isn’t the same, Virat will…’
1 week, 4 days ago

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire soon? Ravi Shastri delivers verdict, says ’Rohit isn’t the same, Virat will…’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma once again failed to make an impact as they were dismissed cheaply in both innings of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Commentator Mark Nicholas asked Shastri on Star Sports' lunchtime show if this was the end of the road for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While Shastri …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Rohit Sharma admits to dip in form, captaincy amid calls for Test retirement
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma admits to dip in form, captaincy amid calls for Test retirement

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged that both his batting form and captaincy have fallen short of expectations but chose to remain non-committal about his future in the Test team. Rohit faced tough questions during the press conference after India’s defeat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, where they failed to salvage a draw on the final day. AUS vs IND, …

Cannot read the crystal ball: Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test future
1 week, 5 days ago

Cannot read the crystal ball: Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Test future

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over the lack of impactful contributions from senior players Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. AUS vs IND, 4TH TEST: FULL SCORECARD India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship Final suffered a severe blow after a 184-run defeat in the Melbourne Test. On Day 5 of …

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 …

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