3 years, 11 months ago

Virat Kohli's character rubbed off on Team India, Ajinkya Rahane led the troop incredibly: Ravi Shastri

India head coach Ravi Shastri must be the proudest man on the planet today as his Indian team have conquered one of the biggest battles in Test cricket- beating Australia at The Gabba. Not only that, by winning the series 2-1, Ravi Shastri’s India have claimed two consecutive series down under. According to the head coach, it was Virat Kohli’s constant efforts in building the team over the past 5-6 years that finally paid off for India. Virat Kohli’s character has rubbed off on the team,” Shastri added.

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3 weeks 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 Aurað¿âè 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 …

4 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar gives huge shoutout to Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah; Yashasvi Jaiswal receives special mention

Hindustan Times

The great Sachin Tendulkar was over the moon following India's spectacular 295-run drubbing of Australia, reserving special praises for the four architects of their win in Perth. Tendulkar was all praise for India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah and centurion Virat Kohli, who set up the win with their scintillating performances. Skipper Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli played a pivotal role …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

'They call him King. Ominous for Australia': Ravi Shastri fires 'Virat Kohli' tracer bullet after iconic Perth century

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli produced a stellar performance on Day 3 of the opening Test in Perth, ending a long wait for his 81st international century. India's Virat Kohli celebrates his century during Day 3 of the first Test match against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy Ravi Shastri, the former India head coach, described Kohli’s remarkable century as an "ominous" sign …

1 month ago

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

The Independent

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1 month ago

Virat Kohli is India's best bet at no 3 in Perth: 1983 World Cup winning player

India Today

Former India cricketer Kirti Azad has backed star India batter Virat Kohli to fill in at number three in Shubman Gill’s absence for the first Test against Australia at Perth Stadium, Perth. However, despite his low returns, Azad feels Kohli is the best man to be India’s number three given his vast experience. Kohli's numbers at number 3 in Tests …

1 month ago

Who's 'India's Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli this time?' Vaughan to Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir ahead of Perth Test

Hindustan Times

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes it would not be an easy task for India to register a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Having previously won their last two Test series in Australia, India are looking to once again stun the hosts, however Vaughan has highlighted major differences between the last two occasions and the current day. Ravi Shastri has …

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 …

1 month ago

Who will be India's Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri in Australia this time, asks Vaughan

India Today

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India's success in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning on 22 November, will hinge on whether the team can adopt an aggressive approach and put Australia on the back foot early. Vaughan noted that India had a 'charismatic coach' in Ravi Shastri and a dynamic leader in Virat Kohli when they secured back-to-back series wins in …

1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli 'back in his territory' for Test series against Australia, warns India great Ravi Shastri

ABC

India great Ravi Shastri has declared Virat Kohli "is back in his territory" and ready to prove his critics wrong by reigning supreme against Australia. Virat Kohli's trips down under 2011/12 Tests: 4 Runs: 300 100s/50s: 1/1 Avg: 37.5 2014/15 Tests: 4 Runs: 692 100s/50s: 4/1 Avg: 86.5 2018/19 Tests: 4 Runs: 282 100s/50s: 1/1 Avg: 40.28 2020/21 Tests: 1 …

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 …

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 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli and India's ageing superstars facing more questions than ever as they return to Australia, the scene of their greatest Test triumph

ABC

When India's Test cricketers last found themselves on Australian shores, they were departing having secured arguably the most impressive series win in the nation's rich cricketing history. Ashwin has been as effective as any travelling spinner in India's last two Test tours in Australia, picking up 18 wickets at an average of 27.50. While Gill opened in his last two …

2 months ago

Heartwarming Moment: Rohit Sharma Oblige to Fan's Request, Leaves Virat Kohli in Awe

India Today

Virat Sharma obliges a fan's autograph request while giving an autograph. Rohit Sharma signs an autograph for a devoted fan who was waiting patiently for a glimpse of him. The moment unfolded as Rohit returned from an intense training session at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. He graciously obliged a fan's request for an autograph and even agreed …

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 …

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? …

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 …

4 months, 1 week ago

'Best advice I received was from Rohit Sharma...': Ex-India spinner recalls India captain's words from 'U19' days

Hindustan Times

India recently suffered a 0-2 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka, marking their first bilateral defeat against the team since 1997. India's captain Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal during the third and final one-day international cricket match between Sri Lanka and India Amidst the disappointment, Rohit Sharma stood out with his aggressive and dynamic gameplay. …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Let's look at Virat Kohli's stunning record against Sri Lanka ahead of 1st ODI

Hindustan Times

Colombo, : As Men in Blue prepare for the first ODI against Sri Lanka taking place on Friday, all eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who has a phenomenal record against Sri Lanka and loves playing in Colombo, where the entirety of the three-match series will take place. Let's look at Virat Kohli's stunning record against Sri …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav equals this world record of Virat Kohli!

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The New India T20 Captain Suryakumar Yadav had made history with extraordinary performance in his first game as a full time captain against Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav was awarded the player of the match for his match-winning knock, which took his over-all POTM award tally to 16 equaling the modern day great Virat Kohli, who also has 16 POTM …

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 …

5 months, 2 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 …

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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Rohit is an iron fist in velvet glove. Other captains like Virat...': Nasser Hussain before India vs South Africa final

Hindustan Times

Former England captain Nasser Hussain reserved the ultimate praise for India skipper Rohit Sharma. Crediting the Indian captain for transforming the mindset of a team that suffered multiple heartbreaks in the knockout stages of ICC tournaments for over a decade now, Hussain said Rohit is "an iron fist in a velvet glove" that offers the right balance between aggression and …

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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli not in form? No Problem: India not a 'one-man army' anymore in T20 World Cup

India Today

Virat Kohli's name has been synonymous with Indian batting dominance for years. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats India sheds off 'one-man-army' tag Kohli has been India's top run-scorer in the T20 World Cups from 2014 till 2022. A new generation of players seized the opportunity, proving India is no …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Barbados to witness Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's possible 'last hurrah' in T20Is

India Today

India will take the field at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday, June 28 as they prepare to end their ICC trophy drought against South Africa in the final of T20 World Cup 2024. 2ï¸â£ Unbeaten teams 1ï¸â£ Trophy at stake South Africa and India will face off in Barbados for the ultimate prize ðÆ#T20WorldCup #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/L2AzXio1AP — T20 …

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 …

6 months, 1 week 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 …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistani Cricket Fan Wearing Virat Kohli Pendant During India vs Pak Match Goes Viral

News 18

Remember that Pakistani cricket fan who became an internet sensation for choosing Virat Kohli over Babar Azam during the Asia Cup 2023? “He is a global icon,” commented another, while a third quipped, “Cameraman, focus karo!” Pakistani girl wearing Virat Kohli’s pendant despite him being their biggest nightmare pic.twitter.com/PZCqjSWLr9— Pari June 9, 2024 For those unfamiliar with her, she goes …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

India forced themselves into opening with Kohli and Rohit, says Manjrekar in damning take on 'move that hasn't worked'

Hindustan Times

The T20 World Cup starts on Sunday with co-hosts USA facing Canada. India will be led by captain Rohit Sharma, who alongwith Virat Kohli, made his first T20I appearance earlier this year since India's defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma experienced contrasting fortunes in the 2024 IPL. However, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar …

7 months, 1 week ago

'In Pakistan's mind, there's supremacy. In Virat Kohli's mind, he knows...': Misbah ahead of IND vs PAK T20 WC clash

Hindustan Times

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq lavished praise on Virat Kohli for his strong mentality when performing under pressure and against big teams. Virat Kohli played the innings of his life against Pakistan at last year's World Cup. The batting maestro was also the leader run-getter in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he amassed over 700 runs, including three centuries, as …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dhruv Jurel closes in on former Pakistan captain after player of the match performance in Ranchi

India TV News

When two players made their debut in Rajkot - Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, all the focus was on the former considering the amount of hard work and ignorance from selectors he had to handle before finally earning the much-awaited Test cap. But the real magic from him happened in the fourth Test, second of his career, as Jurel played …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli’s reaction on India’s Test match win against England is viral

Live Mint

Former Indian Cricket team captain Virat Kohli said India's Test series win against England was "phenomenal" and lauded the grit, determination and resilience of the "young" team. But it fetched Rohit Sharma's team an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, and consolidated their second place, behind New Zealand, in the World Test Championship standings. How they did it This …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's long-awaited reaction on India's series win an ode to Jurel, Sarfaraz, Jaiswal, Gill

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli may have broken his silence on social media last week when he announced the birth of his second child Akaay, but for the first time in months, the former captain posted something related to cricket following India's series win over England on Monday. But while Kohli's absence was expected to be a big deal, the emergence of youngsters …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's withdrawal from England Tests snaps 13-year streak, marks the end of cricket's riveting rivalry

Hindustan Times

Team India's star batter Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the remaining matches of the Test series against England due to personal reasons, as confirmed by the BCCI on Saturday. India's Virat Kohli during the Test series against South Africa In a statement, the BCCI acknowledged Kohli's decision: "Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma: Mohammed Shami settles GOAT debate, names most dangerous batter in world

Hindustan Times

On a long road to recovery after a successful ICC World Cup campaign for Virat Kohli-starrer Team India in 2023, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has weighed in into the best batter debate amid the ongoing Test series between Rohit Sharma's men and England. 'Virat Kohli is the best' Settling the Greatest of All Time debate by picking the best batter, …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Rohit Sharma mimics Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah

Firstpost

A video of India captain Rohit Sharma’s mimicry of teammate Virat Kohli’s intense on-field celebrations at the recent BCCI Awards has gone viral on social media. He replicated his own pull shot and also imitated Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling style as well as Suryakumar Yadav’s ‘supla’ shot. Not stopping there, the Indian captain also mimicked MS Dhoni’s iconic helicopter shot and …

11 months ago

India cricket star Virat Kohli pulls out of first two tests of series against England

Associated Press

HYDERABAD, India — India cricket star Virat Kohli pulled out of the squad for the first two tests of the series against England for personal reasons on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Kohli, the world’s most famous cricketer, spoke to India captain Rohit Sharma as well as the team’s management and selectors before making his …

11 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli wins 'Best Fielder of the Series' medal after splendid display in 3rd India vs Afghanistan T20

Firstpost

Virat Kohli was announced as the winner of the Fielder of the Series medal following his stunning catch in the third T20I between India and Afghanistan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. “This guy has shown time and again, split-second decision making whether to go for it or not, the way he keeps coming at you, saving those runs, putting those dives, …

11 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Focus on returning Virat Kohli as India eye series win in Indore

India Today

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who returns to the India squad for the T20I format after a long hiatus of almost 14 months, as India gear up to take on Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The first T20I saw Shivam Dube earning the Player of the Match award for his exceptional …

11 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AFG: Virat Kohli leaves for Indore to join India teammates ahead of 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan

India Today

Star India batter Virat Kohli was snapped at the Mumbai Airport as he left for Indore to join the Indian team ahead of the second T20I against Afghanistan. India will be playing the 2nd T20I match at the Holkar Stadium, Indore after registering a comfortable six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Mohali T20I. Kohli is the leading run-scorer in T20I …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Outstanding when Virat Kohli was Test captain, overrated ever since: Srikkanth lambasts Team India

Hindustan Times

Former captain Kris Srikkanth has passed a harsh verdict on the Indian cricket team, calling its Test unit overrated. Ever since, Virat Kohli stepped down as captain, India have lost a series in South Africa, to England and the World Test Championship final earlier this year, whereas when Kohli was in charge, India emerged victorious in Australia and led England …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

When Virat Kohli was captain we were outstanding: Srikkanth makes big claim, calls India overrated in Tests

India TV News

Team India's loss in the first Test against South Africa has witnessed an outpour of reactions from fans and former cricketers regarding the team's health in the longest format of the game. India have won just one game in SENA countries since 2021/22 with three losses in South Africa and a couple of them in England and questions have arisen …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli surpasses Rohit Sharma to become leading run-getter for India in WTC history – India TV

India TV News

Virat Kohli was again India's lone warrior amid destruction as the two-time finalists found themselves in trouble in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Boxing Day. The duo took India through to lunch without anymore hiccups as they stitched an unbeaten 67-run stand in the first session with Kohli looking solid as usual. Kohli, Iyer and Ashwin …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

'Virat Kohli was hit on helmet 2-3 times': How India star prepared to take on South Africa pacers in 2018

India Today

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar narrated how an early dismissal in the first Test of a 3-match series in 2018 in Cape Town helped Virat Kohli get fired up for the rest of the tour. Virat Kohli will return to South Africa, one of his favourite hunting grounds, as India gear up to play an all-important 2-match series against …

1 year ago

'He has been a great leader...': Brendon McCullum praises Rohit Sharma's captaincy

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma did fail to win the World Cup trophy on home soil but the Indian skipper’s brand of captaincy has certainly impressed many. Former New Zealand captain and current England Test team’s head coach Brendon McCullum is one of those who has been moved by Rohit’s leadership prowess. While talking about Team India’s captaincy, it is difficult to refrain …

1 year, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli moves to third spot in ODI rankings, three Indian batters in top four

Hindustan Times

Team India had a superb run in the ODI World Cup, where they finished as the runners-up. Virat Kohli accumulated 765 runs in 11 innings in the World Cup The imperious show by Kohli helped him climb to the number three spot and he now stands 35 points behind Shubman Gill, who is at the top of the ODI batting …

1 year, 1 month ago

Shah Rukh Khan hails Team India for win against New Zealand, Amitabh Bachchan says 'when I don't watch we win'

Hindustan Times

The entire film industry not just watched Team India emerge victorious in the World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand but also took to social media to share their excitement and happiness over the same. All from Shah Rukh Khan to Amitabh Bachchan reacted to India's win on X and also hailed Virat Kohli who made his 50th ODI century …

1 year, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli's legacy so alike yet so different to Sachin Tendulkar's

Hindustan Times

“Sachin Tendulkar has carried Indian cricket on his shoulders for 21 years. So, it was time that we carried him on our shoulders after this win.” So said Virat Kohli on the night of 2 April 2011 as he paraded the little master around the Wankhede Stadium on his shoulders, minutes after India had become the first host nation to …

1 year, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Record For Most ODI Hundreds

ABP News

Virat Kohli record: Team India's former captain Virat Kohli equalled his idol Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 hundreds in One-Day-Internationals. Virat Kohli now has 49 tons, the joint-most by any batter in ODIs, after having hit a World Cup ton during India vs South Africa top of the table World Cup 2023 match at the iconic Eden Gardens in …

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