Virat Kohli to remain absent from India's squad for 3rd and 4th England Tests; doubts over participation in 5th: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli to remain absent from India's squad for 3rd and 4th England Tests; doubts over participation in 5th: Report

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return has been delayed as the former India skipper is expected to miss the upcoming Test matches against England. India's Virat Kohli during a practice session Citing personal reasons, Kohli pulled out of the first two England Tests on January 22 - three days prior to the start of the series opener in Hyderabad. Virat Kohli to remain absent from India's squad As per the latest developments, Kohli will remain unavailable for the 3rd and 4th Tests against Ben Stokes’ England. With Kohli missing the first two games of the five-match Test series, India drafted Rajat Patidar as the batting replacement for the former India skipper.

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“Use Virat Kohli’s experience, but stay true to who you are” - AB de Villiers’ advice for RCB captain Rajat Patidar
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3 days, 22 hours ago

“Use Virat Kohli’s experience, but stay true to who you are” - AB de Villiers’ advice for RCB captain Rajat Patidar

The Hindu  

South Africa legend AB de Villiers feels Rajat Patidar’s biggest challenge while leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season will be dealing with insecurity. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli presents a shield to skipper Rajat Patidar during the RCB Unbox event at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. READ: Cricket’s inclusion in LA 28, …

'My only worry when I see them playing Test cricket...': Ganguly's frustration with Gill, Rahul; Jaiswal escapes wrath
4 days, 1 hour ago

'My only worry when I see them playing Test cricket...': Ganguly's frustration with Gill, Rahul; Jaiswal escapes wrath

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged India's star batters to pull up their socks in Test cricket and get their individual averages higher, which would in turn help the team win more often in the longest format. Sourav Ganguly has said that India need their batters to fire to win more Test matches "My only worry when I see …

Why Virat Kohli declined RCB captaincy for IPL 2025? Jitesh Sharma makes big reveal before KKR clash
5 days, 3 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, 4 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 …

Virat Kohli's brutal dig at broadcasters for focusing on his ‘favourite chole-bhature place’: ‘You can’t have that…’
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli's brutal dig at broadcasters for focusing on his ‘favourite chole-bhature place’: ‘You can’t have that…’

Hindustan Times  

Team India maestro Virat Kohli took a brutal dig at cricket broadcasters for not talking about athletes' journeys and rather focusing on what he ate for lunch or his favourite cuisine. Kohli, one of the most influential personalities in India's sporting history, asserted that a lot of groundwork is happening in India to move it forward towards becoming a sporting …

Virat Kohli did not want to captain RCB, Rajat Patidar was best option: Jitesh Sharma
6 days, 9 hours 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 …

‘London flight is going to leave soon’: Virat Kohli’s early dismissal for 1 in Champions Trophy final sparks meme fest
1 week, 5 days ago

‘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
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Ravindra Jadeja enacts Glenn Phillips' one-handed stunner in front of dejected Virat Kohli in dressing room balcony
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy

The Independent  

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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 …

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

Virat Kohli's return to form: What changes did batter make before Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli's return to form: What changes did batter make before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Sanjay Bangar revealed how Virat Kohli worked on his batting technique after the tour of Australia came to an end. Speaking to Times Of India, Bangar said that the first change Kohli made was to make sure that the ball came to him and wasn't on the front foot always. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Bangar also pointed …

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma skips batting practice, Virat Kohli focusses more on spin
3 weeks, 2 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 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, 4 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 …

Virat Kohli stars as India leave fierce foes Pakistan on brink of Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli stars as India leave fierce foes Pakistan on brink of Champions Trophy exit

The Independent  

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IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli returns to haunt Pakistan again with 51st ODI hundred
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Out-of-form Virat Kohli should take a leaf out of Rohit Sharma's book: Anil Kumble
1 month ago

Out-of-form Virat Kohli should take a leaf out of Rohit Sharma's book: Anil Kumble

India Today  

Former India cricketer and head coach Anil Kumble has suggested star India batter Virat Kohli to learn from Rohit Sharma to bounce back to form. Kohli once again failed to notch up a big score as he got dismissed for 22 during India’s first game of the Champions Trophy 2025 against Bangladesh in Dubai. Following his another failure, Kumble said …

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

Virat Kohli would have declined RCB captaincy to focus on batting: Kris Srikkanth
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1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli would have declined RCB captaincy to focus on batting: Kris Srikkanth

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Kris Srikkanth believes that Virat Kohli himself would have chosen not to return as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, prioritising his batting for the upcoming IPL season. Srikkanth also lauded RCB’s decision to appoint Rajat Patidar as their new skipper, citing reduced expectations on the 31-year-old as a positive factor for his leadership. During the official …

Virat Kohli effectively runs RCB, wanted Rajat Patidar to be captain: Mohammed Kaif
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1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli effectively runs RCB, wanted Rajat Patidar to be captain: Mohammed Kaif

India Today  

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif was shocked that Virat Kohli did not become the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. However, Kaif claimed that there was no way Kohli would not have played a part in the Madhya Pradesh batter becoming the captain, given he effectively runs the team. I thought Virat …

What led RCB to drop Virat Kohli as captaincy ‘option’ for IPL 2025 and pick Rajat Patidar? What happened in Ahmedabad?
1 month, 1 week ago

What led RCB to drop Virat Kohli as captaincy ‘option’ for IPL 2025 and pick Rajat Patidar? What happened in Ahmedabad?

Live Mint  

Ever since Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar were retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 Indian Premier League, a debate has emerged over who will take up the captaincy, especially after the franchise released Faf du Plessis. Three months later, the baton was finally passed on when RCB announced Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar as their new skipper at …

England legend analyses Virat Kohli’s dismissal in third ENG ODI, draws comparison with Joe Root
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1 month, 1 week ago

England legend analyses Virat Kohli’s dismissal in third ENG ODI, draws comparison with Joe Root

India TV News  

Having missed the first ODI of the series against England, star India batter Virat Kohli made a comeback in the second game. Once again selected in the third ODI, Kohli this time managed to make a comeback and completed his half-century, amassing 52 runs in 55 deliveries. A leg spin delivery, which drew him forward, Kohli aimed at defending the …

Rohit Sharma captured consoling Virat Kohli after dismissal in third England ODI: WATCH
1 month, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma captured consoling Virat Kohli after dismissal in third England ODI: WATCH

India TV News  

The white-ball series between England and India came to its conclusion with the Indian team emerging victorious. From Shubman Gill's consistent knocks to Rohit Sharma's rampage in Cuttack, the ODI series proved to be one to remember for the fans. The veteran batter had failed to perform in the second ODI after missing the first one and just had the …

Rishabh Pant given a chance, Arshdeep Singh to be tested as Bumrah's replacement: India likely XI vs England in 3rd ODI
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant given a chance, Arshdeep Singh to be tested as Bumrah's replacement: India likely XI vs England in 3rd ODI

Hindustan Times  

India have been almost flawless in the ongoing series against England and would be looking to make a cleansweep of it in Ahmedabad. India have preferred KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant thus far in the series While it remains unlikely that Rahul will lose his place in the Champions Trophy due to his form in these two matches, there is …

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Varun out with niggle as India rest Shami and Jadeja
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs England, 3rd ODI: Varun out with niggle as India rest Shami and Jadeja

India Today  

The Indian team made 3 changes in the 3rd and final ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. India vs England, 3rd ODI: Updates 3rd ODI: India Playing XI Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh. This is …

Virat Kohli's woes against Adil Rashid continue, falls for 11th time vs spinner
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli's woes against Adil Rashid continue, falls for 11th time vs spinner

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli continued to get troubled by England wrist spinner Adil Rashid as he once again dismissed him during the third ODI against England on Wednesday, February 12 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Kohli scores his first fifty after nine innings It was also the 11th time in his career that the India star fell prey to …

Watch: Virat Kohli hugs woman at crowded Bhubaneswar airport after IND vs ENG 2nd ODI; who is she?
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Virat Kohli hugs woman at crowded Bhubaneswar airport after IND vs ENG 2nd ODI; who is she?

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli returned to cricket in the India vs England 2nd ODI cricket match on February 9 after missing the 1st ODI due to a niggle. However, Ahmedabad will be Virat Kohli’s chance to get back into runs. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who had also been struggling to get runs, returned to form in the 2nd ODI. Also Read | 4 …

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli fails in Cuttack ODI, falls to Adil Rashid for 10th time
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli fails in Cuttack ODI, falls to Adil Rashid for 10th time

India Today  

Rohit Sharma returned to form on Sunday, but Virat Kohli will have to wait a bit longer to find his rhythm back. In the second ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Kohli scored five runs off eight balls before Adil Rashid dismissed him. Kohli came to bat after Rohit and Shubman Gill laid the platform with a partnership of …

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England
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1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Rohit's Lean Run, Fit-Again Kohli In Focus As India Eye Series Win Over England

ABP News  

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that a fit-again Virat Kohli’s return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI here on Sunday. India had taken a 1-0 lead after their four-wicket win at Nagpur and there was good news for the fans as batting …

India vs England: Virat Kohli set to return after knee niggle
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs England: Virat Kohli set to return after knee niggle

Hindustan Times  

Cuttack: Delirium swept across Barabati Stadium at the sight of Virat Kohli, stepping on to the turf and heading straight to the nets for an extended session. The scenario hasn’t changed much despite Shreyas Iyer impressing with his fifty at Nagpur, but Kohli needs a good score to unshackle himself and lend more stability to India’s middle-order batting. After two …

Virat Kohli fit to play second ODI against England, confirms batting coach Sitanshu Kotak
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli fit to play second ODI against England, confirms batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

The Hindu  

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that Virat Kohli is fit to play the second One-Day International match against England on Sunday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. While downplaying Rohit’s poor form in red ball cricket, Kotak cited the skipper’s statistics in the 50-over format to underline his point. READ MATCH PREVIEW | IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Kohli’s …

Virat Kohli fit and raring to go in India vs England 2nd ODI: Sitanshu Kotak's announcement comes as music to all ears
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli fit and raring to go in India vs England 2nd ODI: Sitanshu Kotak's announcement comes as music to all ears

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli has recovered from the knee injury that ruled him out of the 1st ODI against England and the former India captain is all set to play the 2nd game in Cuttack on Sunday, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak announced on Saturday. Virat Kohli is fit for the 2nd ODI As it turned out, Kohli's injury paved the way for …

Fit Kohli set to return as India look to seal series against England
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fit Kohli set to return as India look to seal series against England

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: Even before the India team reached the Barabati Stadium for practice, the venue started to fill. Coach Gautam Gambhir was having an animated discussion with captain Rohit Sharma, some were warming up yet all eyes were on one player -- Virat Kohli, who missed the last one-day match against England in Nagpur due to a sore knee. It was …

Virat Kohli injury update: Will star batter return to Playing XI for 2nd ODI? India coach Kotak reveals
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli injury update: Will star batter return to Playing XI for 2nd ODI? India coach Kotak reveals

India TV News  

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli missed the first ODI of the three-match series against England in Nagpur on February 7 due to a swollen knee. Kohli trained with the Indian team on the eve of the series opener at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium and was Ahead of the second ODI, India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has revealed that Kohli is …

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli fit to play 2nd ODI, confirms batting coach Sitanshu Kotak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli fit to play 2nd ODI, confirms batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

India Today  

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that Virat Kohli is fit to play in the second ODI against Jos Buttler’s England on Sunday, February 9 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Earlier, the 36-year-old Kohli opted out of the first ODI on Thursday, February 6 at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur due to an injury to his right knee. Earlier, Shubman …

Virat Kohli Injury Timeline: When Was The Last Time Indian Veteran Missed A Match Due To Injury
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli Injury Timeline: When Was The Last Time Indian Veteran Missed A Match Due To Injury

ABP News  

Virat Kohli Injury Timeline: Virat Kohli's fitness has been talked about for many years, as the Indian cricketer boasts a personality that reflects determination, longevity, consistency, and endurance. This is only second time Virat Kohli has missed an ODI match due to injury in his 17 years of cricketing career. pic.twitter.com/sL1YGJQdoy — Kevin February 6, 2025 The last time Virat …

Virat Kohli 'was fine' during India's practice session a day before 1st ODI, fitness update for 2nd match revealed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli 'was fine' during India's practice session a day before 1st ODI, fitness update for 2nd match revealed

Hindustan Times  

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill has dismissed concerns over Virat Kohli's knee injury, confirming that the star batter will be available for the second ODI against England in Cuttack on February 9. Virat Kohli before the start of the first ODI cricket match against England, at Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur The 36-year-old had undergone a late fitness test in …

Virat Kohli injury update before IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Shubman Gill offers big news on India’s batter’s availability
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli injury update before IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Shubman Gill offers big news on India’s batter’s availability

Live Mint  

Shubman Gill has provided a major update on Virat Kohli's availability for the second ODI against England on February 9 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, easing concerns about the star batter's fitness. Virat Kohli missed the series opener IND vs ENG in Nagpur on Thursday due to a sore right knee, which swelled up after practice the previous day. …

Watch: Virat Kohli fan left disappointed after batter's Nagpur ODI miss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli fan left disappointed after batter's Nagpur ODI miss

India Today  

Despite India’s four-wicket win over England in the first ODI of their three-match series in Nagpur, the absence of Virat Kohli left some fans disheartened. With the series serving as crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Kohli’s unavailability due to a sore right knee was confirmed by captain Rohit Sharma at the toss on February 6. His aggressive …

Watch: Virat Kohli makes Kevin Pietersen laugh with hilarious antics in Nagpur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli makes Kevin Pietersen laugh with hilarious antics in Nagpur

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen engaging in a hilarious exchange with former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen after India’s clinical win over England in the first ODI in Nagpur. pic.twitter.com/rIOayvKE8X — Gaurav February 7, 2025 Meanwhile, Kohli’s absence from the first ODI left several fans disappointed, who desperately wanted to see him play his favourite format after a long …

'Something happened last night': Ravi Shastri shares details on 'swollen knee' after Virat Kohli forced to miss 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Something happened last night': Ravi Shastri shares details on 'swollen knee' after Virat Kohli forced to miss 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

Fans in attendance at Nagpur's VCA Stadium were in for a major dose of disappointment when they discovered that Virat Kohli would not play in Thursday's first ODI of the three-match series between India and England. Kohli looked set to play his first ODI since August of last year but will have to extend his wait after a sore knee …

'Neck in January. Knee in February': Injury-prone start for Virat Kohli in 2025 as he struggles to find form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Neck in January. Knee in February': Injury-prone start for Virat Kohli in 2025 as he struggles to find form

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli’s 2025 season has started with unexpected injury concerns. With the ICC Champions Trophy approaching, Kohli’s fitness remains a major concern for the Indian cricket team. Major concern for India as Kohli starts 2025 with injuries Kohli’s first injury concern emerged during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January, where he reportedly suffered a neck sprain. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra …

Virat Kohli injury woes: Four matches India’s star batter missed out due to injuries
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli injury woes: Four matches India’s star batter missed out due to injuries

The Hindu  

Ace batter Virat Kohli was ruled out of India’s first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday due to a knee injury, marking a rare instance of him missing a game due to fitness concerns. India’s captain Virat Kohli holds his shoulder after he was injured while fielding during the first day of the third Test cricket match between India …

Virat Kohli Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 1st ODI In Nagpur, Here's Why
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli Ruled Out Of IND vs ENG 1st ODI In Nagpur, Here's Why

ABP News  

No Virat Kohli in IND vs ENG 1st ODI: India suffered a major injury concern ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as star batter Virat Kohli was ruled out of the first India vs England ODI of the three-match series in Nagpur due to a knee issue. While announcing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana's debuts for Team India at …

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