10 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli has never been to NCA: Rohit Sharma talks about former India captain's 'hunger' and fitness

In conversation with veteran cricketer Dinesh Karthik during India's Test series against England, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma issued a noteworthy statement about his teammate Virat Kohli. India's captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session Unavailable in the first two Tests against England for personal reasons, Kohli was praised for his work ethic by his teammate Rohit. However, Kohli did not attend India's optional training session on Monday before the batting icon opted to pull out of the first two Tests against England. Following Kohli's brief exit, India added premier batter Rajat Patidar to its squad for the first two Tests of the series.

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1 day, 8 hours ago

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

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma ended his silence on Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off stump. In his unique style, Rohit first broke into laughter and then replied to the reporter using his own words when asked about Kohli's form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and teammate Virat Kohli leave the field The former …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

India Today

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

3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Told Virat Kohli I support RCB only because...': Australian minister reserves 'highest praise' for India batting great

Hindustan Times

One of the most popular athletes in not only India but right across the world, there may not be an overseas country where Virat Kohli’s star shines brighter than in Australia. Kohli, along with the rest of the Indian squad, is currently in the Australian capital of Canberra for the tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI during the Border-Gavaskar …

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, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli will be very hungry for runs in Australia, feels Gavaskar

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Virat Kohli will be "very, very hungry" for runs following his lean patch against New Zealand, according to former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, who feels the veteran batter's good track record Down Under will boost his confidence heading into the upcoming Test series against Australia. "Because he hasn't scored runs against New Zealand, he'll be very, very hungry," …

Virat Kohli's Tender Gesture for His Driver at Airport Wins Hearts

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2 months ago

Virat Kohli's Tender Gesture for His Driver at Airport Wins Hearts

ABP News

Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture for his driver at the airport has touched the hearts of fans worldwide. The video shows him waiting patiently to bid farewell to his driver before heading into security checks and formalities. Fans were quick to praise his kindness and humility, with many expressing their admiration in the comments.

6 months ago

Virat Kohli prioritises nutrition over taste, reveals Jatin Sapru; 5 lessons from his diet for your fitness routine

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli's exceptional fitness has set a benchmark not just in cricket but across sports. Jatin Sapru unveils Virat Kohli's strict fitness routine and nutritional habits. In a podcast episode of The Ranveer Show, broadcaster Jatin Sapru shared that during one IPL season, Virat Kohli strictly adhered to a diet without deviation. During a flight, Jatin Sapru observed Virat Kohli …

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 …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today

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

8 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Firstpost

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

9 months ago

'Keep getting 2016 flashbacks. Now, RCB have reinforcements...': Virat Kohli sent point-blank 'boss the game' message

Hindustan Times

RCB's star batter Virat Kohli is set to make his much-awaited return to action in the opener of the 2024 Indian Premier League against Chennai Super Kings. Virat Kohli during RCB's training session ahead of their opening match against CSK Over the past few weeks, there has been significant speculation over Kohli's place in the shortest format. Let's not forget …

9 months, 1 week ago

'Feels good to be back': Virat Kohli joins RCB camp ahead of IPL 2024

India TV News

Virat Kohli has joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp four days ahead of the opening game of the Indian Premier League season. They are scheduled to face Chennai Super Kings at the start of their campaign at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and Kohli's arrival must have certainly boosted the morale of the dressing room. Meanwhile, Kohli is also …

9 months, 1 week ago

If Virat Kohli of all 'isn't suited for slow wickets' at T20 World Cup, who is?

Hindustan Times

The suspense over the immediate future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli appeared to have been laid to rest in January when, after a 14-month break from the 20-over format internationally, the duo was recalled for the home series against Afghanistan. While BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Rohit will lead India’s challenge at the World Cup, recent reports …

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 …

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 …

1 year ago

SA vs IND: Virat Kohli has intense batting session at nets after rejoining Test squad in South Africa

India Today

Batting star Virat Kohli has rejoined the India Test squad in South Africa, returning from India in time for the first Test against the host nation, starting December 26. Virat Kohli had flown back home due to a family emergency after arriving in South Africa with the rest of the Test team. Virat Kohli was focused on leaving the balls …

1 year ago

SA vs IND: Virat Kohli returns to India due to family emergency, expected to rejoin team ahead of first Test

India Today

Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli had to head back to India owing to a family emergency but is anticipated to reunite with the team before the commencement of the first Test against South Africa. India Today has learnt Kohli has to return to India due to a family emergency but he will make himself available for the upcoming Test series …

1 year ago

‘Reasonable for him to be tired’: AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli's international future

Firstpost

AB de Villiers said that he expects Virat Kohli to be picky as far his participation in the different formats is concerned. IND vs SA: Full squads and latest news Speaking about this issue, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said that he expects Kohli to be picky as far as his participation in the different formats is concerned …

1 year, 1 month ago

Haters gonna hate but Virat Kohli's aura of invincibility grows with Kolkata grind at World Cup 2023

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli is panting. The moment Keshav Maharaj bowls one – already doing the rounds as the ball of the tournament – that turns 8.1 degrees to hit the top of Shubman Gill's off-stump, Kohli's eyes light up. Subsequently, when Iyer took on Shamsi, smashing three fours and a six, Kohli responded with enthusiastic applause, a triumphant roar, and a …

1 year, 3 months ago

Can't ask Virat Kohli to sit out: Former coach warns India against making too many changes for Bangladesh game

India TV News

Team India after playing for three consecutive days ensured that the hard work and the fatigue was worth it as they became the first team to qualify for the final of the ongoing Asia Cup. While the Men in Blue would want to keep playing their best XI in the run-up to the World Cup, however, playing so frequently in …

1 year, 5 months ago

'He partied all night and scored 250 next day, has changed': Senior India pacer narrates unheard tale about Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli has always raised the bar when it comes to fitness. India's Virat Kohli prepares to walk out to bat Fast forwarding the clock to the present, Kohli has inspired many through his remarkable fitness journey. Kohli partied all night and the next day scored 250 Speaking to Ranveer Allahbadia on his YouTube channel, senior pacer …

1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli's perfect reply after being ‘sledged’ by wife Anushka Sharma in viral video

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli remains the centre of attention for Indian fans both on and off the field. Whether he is in the midst of a cricket match or enjoying quality time with his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, Kohli always remains the talk of the town. Recently, Kohli became the first Indian with 250 million followers on Instagram and currently the Royal …

1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH | 'Do Drink Ho Gayi Toh...': Virat Kohli Gets Candid About His 'Old Habits'

ABP News

34-year-old Indian batting legend Virat Kohli is an inspiration for fans and players all over the world when it comes to fitness and discipline. However, even Virat, one of the fittest cricketers in current times, was a big-time party animal and foodie in his older days and was quick to admit it during a fun Q&A session at the Indian …

1 year, 9 months ago

Virat Kohli is back in form and a threat to all countries now: Paul Collingwood hails India star

India Today

Former England captain Paul Collingwood hailed Virat Kohli, saying that the India star is back in form and now he is "a threat to all countries." Collingwood also said that Kohli is a class batter who can score runs anywhere in any situation. The right-handed batter scored 186 runs in his knock, which helped India draw with Australia and eventually …

1 year, 9 months ago

'The way he was running...': Axar's unusual update on Virat Kohli's 'sickness' after Anushka's post goes viral

Hindustan Times

Team India enjoyed a brilliant outing on Day 4 of the fourth and final Test of the series against Australia, as the side posted a mammoth score of 570/9 in first innings. After Shubman Gill smashed a brilliant hundred on Day 3 of the Test, India's star batter Virat Kohli ended over three-year wait for a century in the longest …

1 year, 11 months ago

Virat Kohli needed mental break, pushed his career 4-5 years: Former selector MSK Prasad

India Today

Former India captain Virat Kohli has been in a tremendous patch of form since the 2022 T20 World Cup. Former selector for the Indian team, MSK Prasad spoke about Kohli and said that the break has prolonged Kohli's career for a few years. The former India player said that Kohli looked like he had returned to 2016 in terms of …

2 years, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli is in a better space now: R.Sridhar says break from cricket did wonders for star batter

India Today

Former India fielding coach R. Sridhar has said that Virat Kohli is in a better space now and the break from cricket has done wonders for him. The star batter had taken a break during India's tour of West Indies and Sridhar feels that it has done wonders for the former captain. Speaking to cricket.com, as quoted by Royal Challengers …

2 years, 3 months ago

Virat Kohli is looking lot more relaxed than before, vast difference in his mindset: Irfan Pathan

India Today

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said he is delighted to see Virat Kohli getting back to form, adding that there is a vast difference in his outlook and mindset following the return from the break. Ifran Pathn said he is not a big fan of players taking breaks when they are not at the peak of their form but …

2 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli produces full range of shots in net session ahead of Asia Cup opener vs Pakistan

India Today

India are set to play against Pakistan in their first match of the Asia Cup on Sunday, 28 August. Ahead of the game, concern looms around the form of former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who has not played international cricket in the last two months. Kohli, who was rested after the Indian Premier League 2022 skipped two series against South …

2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli's presence doesn't instill fear in bowlers' minds anymore: Aakash Chopra

India Today

Former India opener Aakash Chopra said the conversation around Virat Kohli's form is no longer about the wait for his 71st century in international cricket but about his extended lean patch across all formats of the game. Aakash Chopra said it's becoming more and more evident that Virat Kohli is no longer the player that he was 3 years ago, …

2 years, 4 months ago

'I want to catch more': Ex-India fielding coach R Sridhar reveals memory of Virat Kohli that he will 'take to grave'

Firstpost

Over the years Kohli has become not only an aggressive skipper or even a prolific batter, but also an accurate fielder at the slip cordon. Former India fielding coach R Sridhar has recently revealed that former skipper Virat Kohli was not a great catcher at the slip, and went onto say that Kohli has gone onto become one of India’s …

2 years, 5 months ago

'Virat going through lean patch for long time…': Syed Kirmani passes no nonsense verdict on Kohli's selection for T20 WC

Hindustan Times

Former India captain Virat Kohli has not been in the best of forms, and it has led to questions being raised regarding his place in the Indian team. The right-handed batter had an average outing in the latest edition of the Indian Premier League and his lean patch continued in the ongoing tour of England. Sharing his views on the …

2 years, 5 months ago

'Go back to domestic, get some form. Then we'll see': Ex-India keeper on Kohli

Hindustan Times

Just when it seemed that there was some hope for Virat Kohli to return to form, the wait has extended further. There is a general consensus going around that ODI cricket is the best format for Kohli to get back among runs because there will be no hurry and the former India captain can take his time to return to …

2 years, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli sustains groin strain, likely to miss 1st ODI vs England

Hindustan Times

Out-of-form batter Virat Kohli is likely to miss the first ODI against England at the Oval on Tuesday after sustaining a groin strain during the third T20 International. He will probably miss first ODI tomorrow at Oval as the groin needs rest," a BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity. Kohli's place in the T20 side is being questioned …

2 years, 5 months ago

‘Kohli kept team ahead of him': Ex-IND spinner backs under fire Virat, says ‘embraced their attacking brand of cricket’

Hindustan Times

India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli has been struggling for runs and there doesn't seem to be an end to it. Playing his first white-ball match of the series, he was packed on 1 by Richard Gleeson, following which many experts feel Kohli's spot in India's middle-order could well be in danger. Virat Kohli reacts at the end of 2nd T20I …

2 years, 6 months ago

'Just have a rest from cricket': Brett Lee on Virat Kohli's prolonged lean patch

Firstpost

Mumbai: Virat Kohli can consider taking a break, freshen up his mind and work on a few things, feels former Australian speedster Brett Lee, a year after struggling to look beyond the Indian when it came to the best batter in recent years. I would like him to be scoring more runs of course,” Lee told PTI on Saturday when …

2 years, 7 months ago

AB de Villiers opens up about Virat Kohli's lean patch in IPL 2022: You don't become a bad player overnight

India Today

AB de Villiers backed his good friend and former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Virat Kohli to bounce back strong from the lean patch that has held back the star batter in IPL 2022. De Villiers said a clear mind will only help the former RCB captain regain touch, adding that he hasn't been able to speak to Kohli during the …

2 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2022: Decoding Virat Kohli's poor form - Here's how former RCB captain can bounce back

India TV News

Let's travel back to 2016. It was a time when Virat Kohli's early dismissals caught everyone off-guard. He needs a break because he has got 6-7 years of cricket left in him and you don't want to lose that with a fried brain," he added RCB head coach, on the other hand, defended Virat. The former RCB captain is arguably …

2 years, 8 months ago

Virat Kohli is overcooked, needs a break: Ravi Shastri

The Hindu

Batting stalwart Virat Kohli is mentally "overcooked" and needs to take a break from cricket in order to serve the country for at least another six-seven years, feels ex-India coach Ravi Shastri. Echoing the same sentiment, former England captain Kevin Pietersen said Kohli should take time away from the game as well as social media to rejuvenate himself. "Virat Kohli …

2 years, 8 months ago

Virat Kohli needs a break, cannot lose his services with a fried brain: Ravi Shastri

India Today

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri stressed the importance of handling players with empathy and care amid the bio-bubble restrictions in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and asked Virat Kohli to take a break from competitive action. Highlighting that Virat Kohli has been going through a lean patch in IPL 2022, Ravi Shastri said the former India captain still …

2 years, 8 months ago

Virat said to the cameraman 'Go to him. He is the man today': India youngster says Kohli's gesture gave him 'goosebumps'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli knows how and when to give back to the game that has given him everything. When it was his time to take over as captain, Kohli ensured the next generation of cricketers kept coming through the ranks, to an extent that today, when he is no longer captain, Team India has ample depth to field a second-string XI …

2 years, 8 months ago

Dropped from SL team, Rajapaksa seeks meeting with Kohli to take fitness to next level

The Hindu

Skills "come first" for Bhanuka Rajapaksa but the Sri Lankan batter has realised that survival in modern-day cricket is not possible without attaining the required fitness standards. Rajapaksa is sure that the two-month-long stint with Punjab Kings would benefit his game immensely and take his fitness to the next level. Rajapaksa is a big believer in God and his belief …

2 years, 10 months ago

‘We will see consistent scores from him again': Ex-IND opener advises out-of-form Virat Kohli 'to show little patience’

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli has not been enjoying the best of forms of late. The former India captain, who is yet to score a hundred in any of the formats for over two years, has failed to make a mark in the ongoing limited-overs series against West Indies, during which a few ex-cricketers also suggested a break for the 33-year-old. Former India …

3 years ago

Virat Kohli needs the big runs after controversial press conference ahead of South Africa tour

India Today

Virat Kohli was on the front foot, in his usual dominant self, when he made some stunning claims during a routine pre-tour press conference in Mumbai on Thursday. India were departing for South Africa for a much-anticipated 3-Test series but the media address by the Test captain had more off-field issues that dominated the headlines in the recent past and …

3 years ago

Virat Kohli has to prove himself on South Africa tour especially after the way BCCI kicked him out: Danish Kaneria

India Today

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria reckons India's Test series in South Africa will be Virat Kohli's last chance to prove himself as a captain after being removed from the top job in the ODI format by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Kaneria feels the only way Kohli can shut up his critics is by scoring runs and …

3 years ago

Virat Kohli press conference: 'Can count this as 71st century', Twitterati hail batting maesto for not holding back

Firstpost

Kohli denied rumours of skipping the South Africa one-day series, telling reporters Wednesday that he “was and am available for selection” and hit out at sections of the media for “writing lies”. “I was contacted one and a half hours before the selection meeting on the 8th for the Test series and there was no prior communication to me at …

3 years ago

Virat Kohli: No prior communication about ODI captaincy; was always available for South Africa series

The Hindu

Virat Kohli has said that he was informed that he would no longer be India's ODI captain by chief selector Chetan Sharma an hour-and-a-half before the selection meeting for India's Test squad to South Africa on December 8. RELATED | Kohli also confirmed that he is available for the ODIs in South Africa, and all talk of him opting out …

3 years ago

Virat Kohli press conference highlights: I am available for selection for ODIs, says India Test captain

India Today

Virat Kohli addressed the media on Wednesday ahead of India's departure for South Africa. Soon after Virat Kohli was removed as India's ODI captain, the board president, Sourav Ganguly, said he did not want Virat Kohli to quit as T20I captain, but since he had made the decision, the selectors were not keen on two different captains for the two …

3 years ago

Virat Kohli on alleged rift with Rohit Sharma: Tired of clarifying that there is no problem between us

India Today

India's Test captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday reiterated that he has no differences with limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma and that he is tired of explaining the same thing again and again. However, rumours of a rift resurfaced when reports claimed that Kohli won't be available for the ODI series in South Africa, starting January 19. Rohit Sharma was ruled out …

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