IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Rishabh Pant left out as KL Rahul gets nod as wicketkeeper

India Today  

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was ignored by the team management for the first ODI against England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur on Thursday, February 6. There was widespread debate amongst fans and pundits about who should be India’s wicketkeeper ahead of the series with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also approaching. IND vs ENG 1st ODI Live Source: Saviourshrey96 X account The right-handed batter was the eighth-highest run scorer in the tournament with 452 runs from 10 innings at an average of 75.33 with one hundred and two fifties. “Virat Kohli was unavailable for selection for the 1st ODI due to a sore right knee,” informed BCCI through their X account.

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KL Rahul forced out of IPL opening spot at Delhi Capitals, sacrifices long-term role in batting order shake-up: Report
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3 days, 21 hours ago

KL Rahul forced out of IPL opening spot at Delhi Capitals, sacrifices long-term role in batting order shake-up: Report

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul is set to make a fresh start at the IPL as he will link up with Delhi Capitals for the 2025 Indian Premier League. After playing a key role in India's victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign, Rahul finds himself in unfamiliar territory, moving away from his long-standing role as a captain – and also as an opener – …

Virat Kohli's U19 World Cup teammate and final hero announced as umpire for IPL 2025
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3 days, 22 hours ago

Virat Kohli's U19 World Cup teammate and final hero announced as umpire for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

India’s 2008 U-19 World Cup-winning squad, led by Virat Kohli, featured several promising young cricketers who later made a mark in the sport. The official announcement has been made, confirming that Tanmay Srivastava, a key member of the victorious U-19 team, will step into the IPL as an umpire this season. The U19 World Cup-winning team in 2008 Srivastava played …

Virat Kohli's U19 World Cup teammate bags umpire role for IPL 2025
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4 days, 1 hour ago

Virat Kohli's U19 World Cup teammate bags umpire role for IPL 2025

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and India star Virat Kohli has been one of the biggest icons in the history of the Indian Premier League. His longevity in the franchise league is reflected by the remarkable career shift of his U19 World Cup-winning teammate, Tanmay Srivastava, who is set to make his debut as an official match umpire in IPL 2025. Tanmay …

'Rishabh Pant has got to bite the bullet': Ganguly exposes India's worrying sign in sharp warning before England Tests
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4 days, 22 hours ago

'Rishabh Pant has got to bite the bullet': Ganguly exposes India's worrying sign in sharp warning before England Tests

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly sent a massive warning to the Indian Test team ahead of the tour of England in late June. Ganguly wants the likes of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill to step up in the all-important tour, during which India will aim to secure their first Test series win in England since 2007. Sourav Ganguly sent a …

Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025
5 days, 14 hours ago

Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025

India Today  

India wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant is ready to back his players to the hilt in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. It is not just the management, I think it is because of the players we can create that environment," said Pant in a video shared by LSG on their X handle. Furthermore, Pant also …

Why Virat Kohli declined RCB captaincy for IPL 2025? Jitesh Sharma makes big reveal before KKR clash
5 days, 19 hours ago

Why Virat Kohli declined RCB captaincy for IPL 2025? Jitesh Sharma makes big reveal before KKR clash

Live Mint  

After the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction took place in Saudi Arabia last year in November, one of the pertinent questions that arose was who would lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. Wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who was signed by RCB during IPL 2025 mega auction, revealed what might have transpired for Virat Kohli …

Cricket-India batsman Kohli not ready to retire
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6 days, 20 hours ago

Cricket-India batsman Kohli not ready to retire

Hindustan Times  

By Shrivathsa Sridhar Cricket-India batsman Kohli not ready to retire BENGALURU, - Indian batsman Virat Kohli said he may not have another tour of Australia left in him after his team's humbling 3-1 test series defeat Down Under but the 36-year-old has ruled out retiring anytime soon as he still enjoys playing the game too much. Kohli arrested a long …

Dehli Capitals will miss Rishabh Pant: Abishek Porel nostalgic ahead of new season
1 week ago

Dehli Capitals will miss Rishabh Pant: Abishek Porel nostalgic ahead of new season

India Today  

Young wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has drawn similarities between the captaincy of Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel ahead of the Indian Premier League's 2025 season. Speaking to *Sports Today* a week before their first match of the tournament, Porel said that both players like to have fun and have a similar style in terms of captaincy. Axar pipped KL Rahul, former …

Virat Kohli did not want to captain RCB, Rajat Patidar was best option: Jitesh Sharma
1 week ago

Virat Kohli did not want to captain RCB, Rajat Patidar was best option: Jitesh Sharma

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma feels that Virat Kohli did not want to captain the side in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. Speaking on the CricXtasy podcast, Jitesh said that he had a hint that Rajat would become the captain of the franchise but got confirmation through the RCB social media post. Virat bhai did not …

History for Ro-Ko: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma seal cricketing legacy with ‘fourth’ ICC trophy win
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History for Ro-Ko: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma seal cricketing legacy with ‘fourth’ ICC trophy win

Live Mint  

Following India's resounding victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have further solidified their positions as cricketing legends. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Virat Kohli played a crucial role in India's third Champions Trophy title, highlighting his longevity and consistency in international cricket. 2024 T20 World Cup Yet another ICC Champions trophy under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. …

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’
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1 week, 6 days ago

KL Rahul’s honest confession after India’s Champions Trophy triumph: ‘I was s....ing myself’

Live Mint  

Team India’s wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul delivered a candid and humorous post-match interview after guiding the team to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. India Vs New Zealand FINAL LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 Acknowledging India’s mental toughness Rahul highlighted the immense pressure Indian cricketers face from a young age, crediting the team’s resilience …

‘London flight is going to leave soon’: Virat Kohli’s early dismissal for 1 in Champions Trophy final sparks meme fest
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‘London flight is going to leave soon’: Virat Kohli’s early dismissal for 1 in Champions Trophy final sparks meme fest

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli’s early dismissal in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand sent shockwaves across social media, sparking a mix of criticism, disappointment, and support from fans. One user lamented, “Virat, your getting out broke me so much that now I don’t feel like watching the match.” Another echoed similar sentiments, calling it “Saddening, absolutely saddening.” Reflecting on …

Watch: Virat Kohli waves at Anushka Sharma during drinks break in IND vs NZ final
2 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli waves at Anushka Sharma during drinks break in IND vs NZ final

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen waving at his Bollywood actor wife Anushka Sharma during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important game as India skipper Rohit Sharma lost …

Virat Kohli injured before the Champions Trophy final? New report suggests major headache for Rohit Sharma
2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli injured before the Champions Trophy final? New report suggests major headache for Rohit Sharma

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli suffered a minor injury while practising during a net session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, according to a report by Pakistan's Geo News. Will Virat Kohli play Champions Trophy 2025 Final? According to the report, Kohli felt slight pain after the injury but remained on the ground and watched the rest of the training …

No Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul in Champions Trophy 2025 team! Aakash Chopra picks 3 Indians in his XI
2 weeks ago

No Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul in Champions Trophy 2025 team! Aakash Chopra picks 3 Indians in his XI

Live Mint  

Champions Trophy 2025 is drawing to a close with the penultimate match of the tournament taking place in Dubai on Sunday between India and New Zealand. Ahead of the crucial clash, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named his playing XI for the Champions Trophy, which surprisingly does not include Rohit Sharma or KL Rahul, but does include three Indians, …

KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter
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KL Rahul at number 6 is great for the team: India batting coach praises batter

India Today  

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the team has found a dependable and effective No. 6 batter in KL Rahul, praising him as a crucial element ahead of India's Champions Trophy Final against New Zealand on March 9. Rahul, India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in the tournament, has embraced his middle-order role, delivering vital contributions that could be instrumental against the Black …

Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli run-ning show, winning battles
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli run-ning show, winning battles

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: "I think there was about seven fours when I got a hundred. That was India batter Virat Kohli after the match-winning 84 against Australia in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday. So much so that England captain Jos Buttler reiterated on multiple occasions that they want to do what Rohit Sharma and his lads …

Virat Kohli set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer in elite list after India qualify for Champions Trophy final
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Virat Kohli set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer in elite list after India qualify for Champions Trophy final

India TV News  

Virat Kohli set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer in elite list after India qualify for Champions Trophy final Star India batter Virat Kohli is set to create history and join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Glenn McGrath in an elite list ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final. It is interesting to note that Virat Kohli is expected to …

'You're the set batter. Be there till the end and let me…': KL Rahul's exact words which Virat Kohli ignored
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'You're the set batter. Be there till the end and let me…': KL Rahul's exact words which Virat Kohli ignored

Hindustan Times  

Not often do we see a player or a teammate give a piece of mind to Virat Kohli for an on-field error. But on Monday, in India's semifinal clash against Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium, KL Rahul was seen visibly angry and frustrated at Kohli for throwing away his wicket, where he stood just …

Virat Kohli trumps Rohit Sharma in ICC ODI batter rankings with match winning knock against Australia
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Virat Kohli trumps Rohit Sharma in ICC ODI batter rankings with match winning knock against Australia

India TV News  

Virat Kohli trumps Rohit Sharma in ICC ODI batter rankings with match winning knock against Australia Star India batter Virat Kohli moved yet another place in the ICC ODI batter rankings after an excellent knock against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. With his performance, Kohli has also made a significant leap in the newly updated ICC ODI batter …

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award

The Hindu  

Indian cricket team's swashbuckling batter-keeper, who returned to action after surviving a horrific car accident in December 2022, has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award 2025 in the comeback of the year category. Pant suffered the near-fatal car accident on December 30, 2022 while driving from Delhi to his hometown Roorkee. The 27-year-old made a remarkable recovery …

Benched Rishabh Pant's role in Champions Trophy revealed by Rohit Sharma: 'Got a batter sitting in the dugout...'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Benched Rishabh Pant's role in Champions Trophy revealed by Rohit Sharma: 'Got a batter sitting in the dugout...'

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant is arguably among the more notable of the names on the Indian bench for the ongoing Champions Trophy. KL Rahul's extraordinary record with the bat in the lower middle order for India in ODIs and his consistency with the gloves has resulted in Pant being relegated to the bench in the 50-over format despite being among the first …

Is KL Rahul really a bad wicketkeeper? India star risks becoming a scapegoat again despite unfair demotion
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Is KL Rahul really a bad wicketkeeper? India star risks becoming a scapegoat again despite unfair demotion

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul has once again found himself at the centre of criticism after a disappointing performance behind the stumps against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Frustrated fans are calling for Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma to make a tough decision – bench Rahul and give Rishabh Pant a chance, as he has been sidelined since the England ODIs. Ultimately, …

Virat Kohli frustrated, Rohit Sharma angry at KL Rahul's keeping blunders vs NZ; Gautam Gambhir told to wake up
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli frustrated, Rohit Sharma angry at KL Rahul's keeping blunders vs NZ; Gautam Gambhir told to wake up

Hindustan Times  

There was a reason why KL Rahul was backed over specialist wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for a spot in the India XI in the 2025 Champions Trophy. While he picked up from where he left two years back, at least with the gloves, his keeping came under scrutiny on Sunday during the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand. India's Virat Kohli …

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year award
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Comeback of the Year award

India Today  

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the Laureus World Sports awards 2025 under ‘Comeback of the year’ category. The batting stalwart won the Laureus Sporting Moment Award for India’s ODI World Cup 2011 triumph after a public fan vote. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Pant has been nominated alongside Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade, American swimmer …

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy led the way with a haul of 5/42 as India bowl New Zealand out for 205 after setting them 250 to win in the final group match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. India leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing New Zealand opener Will Young in the Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai on …

Ravindra Jadeja enacts Glenn Phillips' one-handed stunner in front of dejected Virat Kohli in dressing room balcony
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ravindra Jadeja enacts Glenn Phillips' one-handed stunner in front of dejected Virat Kohli in dressing room balcony

Hindustan Times  

Team India senior batter Virat Kohli failed to make an impact with the bat in the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, which was also his 300th ODI match. Kohli looked solid at the start of the innings and scored a couple of boundaries, too, but Glenn Phillips had some different plans as he grabbed a one-handed stunner out of …

Rohit Sharma shoos away Dinesh Karthik for toss curse during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma shoos away Dinesh Karthik for toss curse during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma hilariously jokingly shooed away former teammate Dinesh Karthik after the India captain lost his 10th consecutive coin toss just before their final group game against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday in Dubai. In a hilarious video that went viral, Rohit Sharma was caught shooing away Dinesh Karthik using hand gestures while New Zealand's …

IND vs NZ: Top-Order Collapse! India In Trouble; Lose Three Quick Wickets—WATCH
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ: Top-Order Collapse! India In Trouble; Lose Three Quick Wickets—WATCH

ABP News  

IND vs NZ, CHampions Trophy 2025: India's top-order woes continued against New Zealand as Shubman Gill, the Indian team captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lost their wickets in quick successions after New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first in the last group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai …

KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and the trick questions that keep coming
3 weeks ago

KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and the trick questions that keep coming

Hindustan Times  

Dubai: It’s been a few months since KL Rahul completed a decade in international cricket. “I mean, he’s obviously a very, very talented player and he’s shown all of us what he can do and how aggressive and how quickly he can change the game,” Rahul said about Pant. I am not trying to compete with Rishabh, I am not …

Kohli Set For Another Landmark After Roaring Back to Form
3 weeks ago

Kohli Set For Another Landmark After Roaring Back to Form

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pant in, KL Rahul rested vs NZ? India assistant coach ten Doeschate answers

India Today  

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed the team’s wicketkeeping dilemma ahead of their final Champions Trophy group-stage clash against New Zealand on March 2. With both teams already securing semi-final berths, speculation is rife about potential lineup changes, including the possibility of Rishabh Pant replacing KL Rahul behind the stumps. With Rahul’s limited time in the middle, some argue …

‘Virat knew he had to step up after AUS tour’: Bangar credits Kohli's PAK demolition to secret technical changes
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Virat knew he had to step up after AUS tour’: Bangar credits Kohli's PAK demolition to secret technical changes

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli was in resurgent form as India defeated Pakistan in their Group A Champions Trophy 2025 fixture, in Dubai recently. India's Virat Kohli wears his helmet to bat in the nets. Kohli got his 51st ODI ton, and he also became the third player to surpass 14,000 runs in the format. Sanjay Bangar reveals Virat Kohli's secret technical changes …

Rohit Sharma to miss IND vs NZ clash in Champions Trophy 2025? Who will lead India in star batter’s absence?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rohit Sharma to miss IND vs NZ clash in Champions Trophy 2025? Who will lead India in star batter’s absence?

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma might have to sit out against New Zealand in the final Group A encounter in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai after the India captain suffered an injury scare in their win over Pakistan. According to an Indian Express report, the Indian team management is mulling to rest Rohit Sharma against New Zealand. Resting Rohit Sharma …

KL Rahul admits to competition with Rishabh Pant for place in ODI team: I won't lie
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

KL Rahul admits to competition with Rishabh Pant for place in ODI team: I won't lie

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has admitted to competition with Rishabh Pant in the ODI team. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of India's final group stage game in the Champions Trophy, Rahul has said that there is always a temptation for the coach and the captain to play Pant ahead of him. In a candid press conference, Rahul called …

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma skips batting practice, Virat Kohli focusses more on spin
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma skips batting practice, Virat Kohli focusses more on spin

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted against batting in the nets as the team held its first training session ahead of their final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table The official broadcasters reported that India trained on a grass-rich pitch, in contrast to the slow and low surfaces seen at the Dubai …

Virat Kohli’s hundred during IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash takes India batter to new heights; check details
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli’s hundred during IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash takes India batter to new heights; check details

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 a couple of days ago at the Dubai Cricket Stadium helped him scale new heights in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters, as per the latest update released on Wednesday. It was Virat Kohli's 82nd ton, which made him the only batter in the world to score a …

Virat Kohli backed to play 2-3 more years, add 10-15 centuries: Former India star says ‘he chose his moment’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli backed to play 2-3 more years, add 10-15 centuries: Former India star says ‘he chose his moment’

Live Mint  

Former India captain Virat Kohli roared back to form on Sunday as he hit his 51st international ODI centruy againt arch rivals Pakistan during a Champions Trophy 2025 match. After the century Kohli has received piles of support from former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Siddhu who said that the batsman will play for the next 2-3 years and score at …

From the India Today archives (2017) | Virat Kohli: Batman forever
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

India Today  

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

'Kohli loves representing India,' 'Always hungry for runs': Team India hails batting star after Pakistan demolition
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Kohli loves representing India,' 'Always hungry for runs': Team India hails batting star after Pakistan demolition

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli once again proved why he is considered one of the greatest batters of all time with a sensational knock against Pakistan. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and teammate Shreyas Iyer were full of praise for Virat Kohli after the star batter guided India to a comprehensive win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. Champions …

In Virat Kohli's batting you can see past, present and future of Indian cricket
3 weeks, 6 days ago

In Virat Kohli's batting you can see past, present and future of Indian cricket

India Today  

Next time Virat Kohli plays against Pakistan, writers across the world should pray for a fresh vocabulary. But it dropped at a time when a) the countdown to his retirement-a yearly affair these days-had hit the crescendo, b) his biggest asset, the cover drive, had been labelled a suicidal shot, c) everyone had declared bowlers just have to target the …

'Virat Kohli Zindabad': How Tendulkar, Ganguly and others reacted to batting star's match-winning ton against Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Virat Kohli Zindabad': How Tendulkar, Ganguly and others reacted to batting star's match-winning ton against Pakistan

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli slammed an unbeaten 100 off 111 deliveries as India handed Pakistan a six-wicket loss in Dubai on Sunday to confirm their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy. AP India erupted with joy after Virat Kohli scored a match-winning hundred against Pakistan to help India seal their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy …

Virat Kohli ton against Pakistan puts India on brink of Champions Trophy semis
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli ton against Pakistan puts India on brink of Champions Trophy semis

The Independent  

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IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video

Firstpost  

Skipper Rohit Sharma was off to a fiery start in India’s chase of the 242-run target set by Pakistan, racing to 20 with the help of three fours and a six, when he was castled by a searing yorker from left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi. Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting castled by Shaheen Shah Afridi in …

IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli returns to haunt Pakistan again with 51st ODI hundred
1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli returns to haunt Pakistan again with 51st ODI hundred

India Today  

Virat Kohli came back to haunt his favourite foes Pakistan once again in a major ICC tournament as he guided India to a fine win in Dubai in the Champions Trophy. Kohli scored 100 off 111 balls as India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets to all but secure their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: Full …

Kohli getting out to same type of bowling is a concern: Sunil Gavaskar, ahead of Ind-Pak CT clash
1 month ago

Kohli getting out to same type of bowling is a concern: Sunil Gavaskar, ahead of Ind-Pak CT clash

The Hindu  

Ahead of India’s clash with Pakistan, Sunil Gavaskar said that he believes Virat Kohli’s recurring dismissals due to an open-faced bat is a matter of concern as India aim to regain the Champions Trophy after 12 years. The 36-year-old Kohli, who had a tough tour of Australia where he was repeatedly dismissed by fast bowlers in the off-side corridor, was …

Virat Kohli getting out to same type of bowling is a concern: Sunil Gavaskar
1 month ago

Virat Kohli getting out to same type of bowling is a concern: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed concerns over Virat Kohli’s form as he once against got dismissed cheaply in India’s opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh. As a result, Kohli’s poor form across formats continued as he fall prey to spin for the sixth consecutive time in ODIs. Recently, Gavaskar commented on the star batter’s continuous …

Rishabh Pant will go from hero to zero: Ex-pacer slams Gambhir's selection call
1 month ago

Rishabh Pant will go from hero to zero: Ex-pacer slams Gambhir's selection call

India Today  

Former India pacer Atul Wassan does not agree with Gautam Gambhir’s team selection for the Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking to ANI, Wassan expressed that he does not understand why Gambhir keeps playing KL Rahul ahead of Rishabh Pant in the ODI format. Champions Trophy 2025: Full Coverage Wassan slammed Gambhir's decision and stated that benching Rishabh for long durations in …

Rishabh Pant down with viral fever, misses training before Pakistan clash
1 month ago

Rishabh Pant down with viral fever, misses training before Pakistan clash

India Today  

Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant is down with viral fever before India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Mohammad Rizwan’s Pakistan on Sunday, February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In the pre-match press conference, Indian batter Shubman Gill confirmed that Pant didn’t attend the training session on Saturday, February 22. For the clash against Bangladesh on February 20, India preferred KL …

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma robs Axar Patel a hattrick with dropped catch, watch India captain’s reaction in anger in Dubai
1 month ago

IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma robs Axar Patel a hattrick with dropped catch, watch India captain’s reaction in anger in Dubai

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma dropped a sitter at the slips to rob Axar Patel a memorable hattrick against Bangladesh in their Group A clash in Dubai on Thursday. Had Rohit Sharma taken the catch, Axar Patel could have become only the second bowler in the history of the tournament to achieve the feat after West Indies' Jerome Taylor in 2006. owling his …

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