2 months ago

"It is just not about cricket....": Hogg on issues causing Virat's decline in form

New Delhi, : Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg said that star India batter Virat Kohli's poor performance in recent times could be because of "drama off the field" more than things happening on the field and added that the Board of Control for Cricket in India 's new policy on families during international tours could put more stress on the veteran batter. ": Hogg on issues causing Virat's decline in form Virat, who could just make 190 runs in 10 innings during the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was among players who came under scrutiny after the 1-3 series loss to Australia. Following the team's collective failure, BCCI introduced a new policy for players, touching on several aspects like luggage, family involvement in tours, playing domestic cricket etc. Speaking further on BCCI's rules about families, Hogg said, "With the new rules that the BCCI have brought in in regards to families, that's even gonna put more stress on Virat for his wife and family as well because you gotta have that balance.

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1 week, 3 days ago

"Don't want to go to my room, sit alone and sulk": Virat bats for family's presence during tours

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, : Star India batter Virat Kohli has batted for the presence of families on Team India's tours, saying that having them around brings a balance and normalcy, especially when players face tough times, reported ESPNCricinfo. "Don't want to go to my room, sit alone and sulk": Virat bats for family's presence during tours Virat's comments come after the Board …

2 months ago

BCCI's family travel restriction lambasted, going to 'put even more stress on Virat Kohli': 'Not just cricket'

Hindustan Times

Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg believes that the recent 10-point dossier issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for centrally contracted players will put much more stress and pressure on Virat Kohli. Brad Hogg believes that the recent 10-point dossier issued by the BCCI for centrally contracted players will put much more stress on Virat Kohli. Hogg …

2 months ago

Virat Kohli’s family commitments, off-field drama blamed for form slump; former cricketer says, ‘Not just about…’

Live Mint

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli has come under intense scrutiny following a recent drought with the bat. Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has now provided some answers in a video on his YouTube channel, stating that it is the "off-field drama" that could be affecting Kohli's performance. So, it is not just about the cricket, it is what happening off …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli’s fate hangs on Shubman Gill; Indian stars asked to submit medical if opting out of bilateral series: Report

Live Mint

Virat Kohli's poor run with the bat in the past year was one of the talking points in the BCCI's review meeting that took place in Mumbai on Saturday. Following his 93 runs in six innings against New Zealand at an average of 15.50, Kohli was expected to shut the critics in Australia, a country where has scored as many …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

VIDEO- BGT: Virat brings theatre to the game, will be sad if he has played his last Test in Australia: Cummins

The Hindu

Australian skipper Pat Cummins rates Virat Kohli as a great competitor who makes the game lively with his theatrics and he will be “sad” if the latest Border-Gavaskar trophy does end up being the Indian superstar’s last tour Down Under. Following the hundred in the series opener, Kohli’s troubles outside the off-stump compounded as he was caught in the slip …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times

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

2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Not sure what's going on with Virat mentally and whether he has just lost that edge: Border

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3 months, 1 week ago

Not sure what's going on with Virat mentally and whether he has just lost that edge: Border

Hindustan Times

Brisbane, Virat Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series against Australia has the great Allan Border wondering if the Indian superstar has "just lost that edge". Not sure what's going on with Virat mentally and whether he has just lost that edge: Border Kohli has fallen to balls outside the off-stump four out of five …

4 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli will be very very hungry in Australia Test series: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels star India batter Virat Kohli will be extra confident in Australia despite his poor form in recent times. Ahead of the series, there have been widespread concerns around star batter Virat Kohli’s form who’s been struggling to score runs in the ongoing year. Commenting on Kohli’s form, Gavaskar said that the star batter will …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Greg Chappell outlines challenges for struggling Rohit-Virat ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, : Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has highlighted the challenges facing India's star batting duo, Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma, in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Greg Chappell outlines challenges for struggling Rohit-Virat ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy After a lacklustre home season, where both managed just a single fifty, Virat and Rohit head to Australia for a Border-Gavaskar series …

4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's Test Form in BGT 2024: A Cause for Concern

Live Mint

Virat Kohli's recent form in Test cricket poses serious concern as India prepare to begin the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 against Australia. Kohli's average this year is 20.09 in 12 innings, significantly lower than his usual standards. His strike rate against Australia has also dropped, indicating a decline in his scoring ability against the Australians. This form concerns India's chances …

3 years, 3 months ago

Virat Kohli Decides Against Enforcing Follow-on Despite 263 Run Cushion. Vettori, Akash Chopra Hail Decision

ABP News

IND Vs NZ 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell at the beginning of the innings, and then the clean-up job by Ashwin and Axar meant that. On another day, some other captain would have gone ahead with enforcing the follow-on, that too on Day 2 of a Test match, but Kohli decided against it and put his batsmen in to …

4 years, 4 months ago

India tour of Australia: Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are like chalk and cheese, says David Warner

India TV News

Australia will be facing two different captains during their upcoming Test series against India at home and they may change their approach with respect to engaging with their opponents accordingly, according batsman David Warner. With regular skipper Virat Kohli opting to play just the first Test of the four matches so as to return to India for the birth of …

4 years, 4 months ago

India tour of Australia: We've got our strategies against Virat Kohli, says Marcus Stoinis

India Today

Virat Kohli returning home early won't mean that he will be extra motivated to score runs in the limited number of matches that he will play on the Australian tour, according to all-rounder Marcus Stoinis. "Don't worry about Virat; he's up for every single game that he's playing," Stoinis said on Saturday. INDIA WILL MISS THEIR SPECIAL PLAYER Admitting that …

4 years, 4 months ago

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli's absence not a guarantee of Australia holding the trophy - Nathan Lyon

India Today

Australia loves hating Virat Kohli but they love watching him bat according to the their coach Justin Langer. Ever since the news of Virat Kohli plan to leave Australia after the first Test match in Adelaide broke, fans and even cricketers have been ruing over it. Nathan Lyon, who scalped joint-highest 21 wickets in the Test series during India's visit …

4 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli must understand the team 'has to play better away from home': Sourav Ganguly

India TV News

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has insisted on the need for Virat Kohli and co. to produce better performances away from home. "He must sit back and understand that he has to play better away from home. Yes, Australia was a good series that they he had won but they should have done better in South Africa, England and New Zealand," …

4 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli: Length of tours will have to be considered amid COVID-19 - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu

India captain Virat Kohli has said the “repetitive” nature of being in a bio-bubble can be mentally tough on cricketers and that length of tours will have to be considered in a world scarred by COVID-19. “It’s repetitive, it’s not as tough when the group of guys is amazing, which we have,” Kohli told his club Royal Challengers Bangalore, reflecting …

4 years, 11 months ago

This July End, Virat Kohli Likely Coming Back With Jam-Packed International Cricket

ABP News

According to sources, Virat Kohli and his Team have a power-packed schedule beginning with three T20 match series when they travel to South Africa in late July-August. Team India will then host England in the ODI and T20 series as originally planned in the FTP calendar in August end or early September before looking to hold the IPL from mid-September …

4 years, 11 months ago

‘The amount of cricket we have played...’: Ravi Shastri speaks out on ‘forced break’

Hindustan Times

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that the forced break owing to the coronavirus pandemic will hold the Indian cricketers in good stead as it will help them rejig and re-energise themselves. He was speaking to Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Rob Key on a Sky Sports podcast and this is where he said that it was good time …

5 years, 1 month ago

India vs New Zealand: ‘Have been playing almost 300 days a year’ - Virat Kohli on why players need periodic break

Hindustan Times

Team India captain Virat Kohli is not willing to let his intensity dip fro the at least the next three years and is willing to go through the rigours of a packed schedule. Virat Kohli “I think it’s been eight or nine years that I have been playing almost 300 days a year with the travelling and practice sessions,” Kohli …

5 years, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli likely to be rested for T20I series against Bangladesh

India Today

India skipper Virat Kohli is set to skip the T20Is against Bangladesh as he has been playing non-stop since the ODIs against Australia in March. Workload management of the players has been a priority with the team under Kohli and while most of the senior players have had a break on and off, Kohli last took a break in January …

5 years, 11 months ago

Royal Challengers Bangalore's poor run won't affect Virat Kohli's World Cup form: Brad Hogg

India TV News

Virat Kohli has been under immense pressure as Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a dreadful season so far as the Bangalore based franchise is yet to win a match in the ongoing 12th edition of the Indian Premier League. Given RCB's poor run so far, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg on Friday opined that the franchise's bad form will not …

6 years, 4 months ago

Less verbals but more bouncers from Australia: Ian Chappell warns Virat Kohli's India

India Today

Over the years, the Australian cricketers had been known for their aggression and dominance on the field. Even as Australian cricket is going through a crisis period, Virat Kohli's Team India have arrived Down Under, hoping for an unprecedented Test series win. However, former Australia captain Ian Chappell has warned Kohli's touring team not to underestimate Australia, especially their bowling …

6 years, 7 months ago

India vs England: Sunil Gavaskar advices Virat Kohli to play extra batsman in 2nd Test at Lord's

India TV News

After India's 31-run defeat to England in the first Test in Birmingham, former captain Sunil Gavaskar has adviced the current team skipper Virat Kohli to include an extra batsman in the playing XI for the second game of the five-match Test series, starting Thursday at Lord's. Critical of the way India prepared for the Test series against England, Gavaskar said …

7 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli complains of cramped schedule, BCCI takes note

India TV News

Virat Kohli complains of cramped schedule, BCCI takes note The Indian team will finish their limited overs engagement against Sri Lanka on December 24 before they fly off to South Africa on December 27. Indian captain Virat Kohli today complained that cramped schedules are getting in the way of proper preparation for big series such as the upcoming tour of …

7 years, 5 months ago

Exclusive | Virender Sehwag to India TV: 'Virat Kohli's batting has improved after captaincy'

India TV News

Known to always lead from the front, Virat Kohli is a no less than a monster when it comes to limited-overs cricket. However, former India opener Virender Sehwag feels it is just a matter of time before the Indian run machine will regain his classic form in limited-overs cricket. Speaking on India TV's hugely popular "Cricket Ki Baat" show, Sehwag …

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