Asia Cup 2022, IND vs PAK: Virat is still one of the best batters in world cricket - Babar Azam
2 years, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2022, IND vs PAK: Virat is still one of the best batters in world cricket - Babar Azam

India TV News  

Ahead of the most awaited clash between India and Pakistan, Babar Azam has praised Virat Kohli. Virat is still one of the best batters in world cricket," Babar said. You really need a strong mindset to handle things in life that often do not go in your favour," Babar said. While India will be out the services of star pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, Babar said they can't afford to take the Indian attack lightly.

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Ex-Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir calls Virat Kohli ‘greatest batsman of this generation’, says ‘he laughs when…’
2 days, 1 hour ago

Ex-Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir calls Virat Kohli ‘greatest batsman of this generation’, says ‘he laughs when…’

Live Mint  

Days after the debate over who will host the Champions Trophy 2025 was resolved by the International Cricket Council, Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir created a row by stating that Indian star player Virat Kohli is the greatest batsman of this generation. Not only did Amir called Virat the greatest batsman of this generation, but he also rated Virat higher than …

'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH
4 days, 8 hours ago

'Anushka Found Virat Crying': Varun Dhawan's Emotional Revelation About 'Captain Kohli' - WATCH

ABP News  

Virat Kohli's tenure as India's Test captain was marked by highs and lows, particularly during tours to SENA countries, where the competition was intense. Team India attaining the historic first-ever Test series win against Australia in Australia during the 2018-19 season was one of the standout achievements under Virat's captaincy. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast, revealed a …

Not sure what's going on with Virat mentally and whether he has just lost that edge: Border
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1 week, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is
1 week, 6 days ago

Babar Azam slips in ICC rankings after equalling Virat Kohli's unwanted record in T20Is

India TV News  

Babar Azam has slipped to seventh place in the ICC T20I rankings following his failure in the first T20 International against South Africa. This was his seventh duck in the shortest format of the game equalling Virat Kohli in this aspect who has now retired from T20Is. Coming back to the rankings, Babar has slipped below Pakistan's current T20I captain …

Virat Kohli is ready for Australia challenge, don't want to jinx him: Jasprit Bumrah
1 month ago

Virat Kohli is ready for Australia challenge, don't want to jinx him: Jasprit Bumrah

India Today  

India captain Jasprit Bumrah issued a warning notice to Australia, saying Virat Kohli is warming up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy well and that the star battler looked in good shape during the preparation. Jasprit Bumrah played down concerns around Virat Kohli's recent form, talking up the impact that he has had in Australia. The fast bowler, who will lead India …

Hope Virat Kohli finds 'aggressive, combative' zone vs Australia: Deep Dasgupta
1 month ago

Hope Virat Kohli finds 'aggressive, combative' zone vs Australia: Deep Dasgupta

India Today  

Former wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta is hoping that Virat Kohli will tap into his aggressive and combative side during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Speaking to Indiatoday.in in an exclusive chat, Dasgupta said we see the best in the star batter when he is in an aggressive frame of mind and, included him along with athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael …

Virat Kohli's past success in Australia will help him in BGT: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 month ago

Virat Kohli's past success in Australia will help him in BGT: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Virat Kohli to perform in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. However, Pujara felt that Kohli's past success in the Australian conditions would help him gain confidence. However, when you play so much cricket without adequate breaks, your body and concentration levels naturally dip," Pujara said exclusively to Indiatoday on the Star Sports Press …

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes Babar Azam can draw inspiration from Virat Kohli in his path forward to rejuvenate his Test form. Ponting referred to Virat Kohli's own struggles with form during the 2020/21 season, and recounted how the Team India star took a break from the game, eventually making a strong comeback later. “The biggest challenge is how …

Gambhir's bold choice of Virat Kohli's iconic knock vs PAK as best-ever ODI innings by an Indian: ‘Guys have score 200s’
3 months ago

Gambhir's bold choice of Virat Kohli's iconic knock vs PAK as best-ever ODI innings by an Indian: ‘Guys have score 200s’

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir has named the best ODI knock by an Indian player he has seen, and it was not very obvious. He has snubbed some of the iconic knocks, including Kapil Dev's 175 against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar's Dessert Storm, and Rohit Sharma's three majestic double centuries, and picked Virat Kohli's 183 against Pakistan. Indian cricket …

Virat Kohli vs spinners, Rohit Sharma vs...: Key battles that could decide India vs Bangladesh Test series
3 months ago

Virat Kohli vs spinners, Rohit Sharma vs...: Key battles that could decide India vs Bangladesh Test series

Hindustan Times  

India are the overwhelming favourites in their upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh, as is normally the case in any red-ball series in the country regardless of the opponents. Virat Kohli will be looking to get a good run going as he looks to re-establish himself as the best in the world in Test cricket What is unique about Bangladesh …

'Based on their stats...': Danish Kaneria opens on comparison between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam | Exclusive
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Based on their stats...': Danish Kaneria opens on comparison between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam | Exclusive

India TV News  

Virat Kohli's record suggests that he is one of the greatest batters going around in world cricket at the moment. The former India captain averages a shy under 50 in Test cricket after playing 113 red-ball games and has scored 8848 runs, including 29 hundreds and 30 half-centuries. The stats reveal that Virat is head and shoulders above Babar and …

"From your first practice...": Virat reunites with childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma after T20 WC win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

"From your first practice...": Virat reunites with childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma after T20 WC win

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Star India batter Virat Kohli reunited with his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma following Men in Blue's grand celebratory parade to celebrate team's ICC T20 World Cup triumph. ": Virat reunites with childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma after T20 WC win Taking to Instagram, Rajkumar said that right from his first cricket practice with him to him establishing himself as …

As Rohit-Virat bid adieu to T20Is, here are some best Ro-Ko moments
5 months, 3 weeks ago

As Rohit-Virat bid adieu to T20Is, here are some best Ro-Ko moments

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As India clinched the ICC T20 World Cup trophy ending a 17 year wait bringing joy to nation, has also left a little sorrow for the Indian cricket fans as their most favorite players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bid adieu to the shorter format. As they bid farewell to International T20s, let's revisit some of their best moments: …

Virat Kohli announces retirement from T20 Internationals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli announces retirement from T20 Internationals

Op India  

Following the second ICC T20 World Cup title win, star India batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20Is, going out on a high with a match-winning knock of 76 runs in the title clash against South Africa. A fine exhibition of death bowling by trio of Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and stupendous knocks by Virat Kohli …

This T20 World Cup, instinctive batting has been the key to success
5 months, 4 weeks ago

This T20 World Cup, instinctive batting has been the key to success

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA This T20 World Cup hasn’t gone easy on the batters. Take Rohit’s 41-ball 92 against Australia for example, a captivating display of instinctive batting in a crunch match at a ground where the cross-wind gives a unique advantage to batters and bowlers. Thankfully, though completely inadvertently, the pitches in this T20 World Cup have allowed bowlers to pose questions …

‘Need to think less about Virat Kohli’s form': Sanjay Manjrekar miffed with obsession over Indian maestro
6 months ago

‘Need to think less about Virat Kohli’s form': Sanjay Manjrekar miffed with obsession over Indian maestro

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his displeasure over the Indians' obsession with Virat Kohli's form and not about the team's performance. The Indian team has played quality cricket to remain unbeaten in the T20 World Cup, but it is Virat Kohli who is grabbing the majority of attention due to his rough patch with the bat. Kohli, the top …

Brian Lara shuts Virat Kohli's critics, asks them to be patient: '24 off 24, you can say that’s not great but...'
6 months ago

Brian Lara shuts Virat Kohli's critics, asks them to be patient: '24 off 24, you can say that’s not great but...'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli has become one of the talking points in the 2024 T20 World Cup, but not for the right reasons this edition, his rough patch with the bat has put him under the scanners. India's Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after being dismissed by Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan. The 35-year-old looked good in patches on Thursday, as …

'Virat Kohli will say, you brought me down...': Ravichandran Ashwin gives explosive take on India's top-order conundrum
6 months ago

'Virat Kohli will say, you brought me down...': Ravichandran Ashwin gives explosive take on India's top-order conundrum

Hindustan Times  

One, four and zero - the story so far for Virat Kohli as India's best batter across all formats is yet to announce his arrival at the grandest stage of them all - the ICC T20 World Cup. Ashwin discussed Kohli's batting position amid the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup Unfortunately for run-machine Kohli, a record-setting season …

Chance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to go past Babar Azam one final time in T20Is
6 months ago

Chance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to go past Babar Azam one final time in T20Is

India TV News  

India are set to face Afghanistan today in their first Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup. India will face Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval in Barbados where the tournament has witnessed one of the only three 200-plus totals in T20 World Cup 2024. With better batting conditions on offer, both Rohit and Kohli will be eyeing Pakistan captain …

Strike rates of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma not guaranteed: Ramiz Raja's no-nonsense take on openers Babar and Rizwan
6 months, 1 week ago

Strike rates of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma not guaranteed: Ramiz Raja's no-nonsense take on openers Babar and Rizwan

Hindustan Times  

Even though Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have not been a strike force in the shortest format, the Pakistani batters have been consistent performers for the Green Army as openers. Babar and Rizwan opened the innings for Pakistan in its T20 World Cup opener against the United States of America in Dallas. Babar and Rizwan have smashed 5,329 runs with …

T20 WC: Manjrekar urges Virat to bring 'earlier version of himself' on tough New York pitches
6 months, 1 week ago

T20 WC: Manjrekar urges Virat to bring 'earlier version of himself' on tough New York pitches

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Ahead of India's ICC T20 World Cup game against USA, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar urged Virat Kohli to tone down on his aggression and play a slightly conservative game at tough pitches in New York during the competition. T20 WC: Manjrekar urges Virat to bring 'earlier version of himself' on tough New York pitches India will play …

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

Virat Kohli juggles vigour and vulnerability as Pakistan smell blood against its old tormentor in T20 World Cup clash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli juggles vigour and vulnerability as Pakistan smell blood against its old tormentor in T20 World Cup clash

Hindustan Times  

One of VVS Laxman’s few cricketing regrets, apart from never playing in a World Cup, is not making enough runs when India were not under pressure. Since his India debut in August 2008, Kohli has represented India 523 times in the three international formats; only 26 of them have been against Pakistan – 16 in One-Day Internationals, 10 in Twenty20 …

Ahead of IND vs PAK, 'Virat Kohli's popularity in Pakistan on par with Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of IND vs PAK, 'Virat Kohli's popularity in Pakistan on par with Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan'

Hindustan Times  

If there is one thing that can top the atmosphere of an India vs Pakistan World Cup match, it's Virat Kohli. The world knows about the craze Virat drives in India, but did you know… Kohli's popularity is as big, if not more, in Pakistan as well? India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli in the best of spirits …

'How does Babar Azam expect to be Virat Kohli': Pakistan captain roasted by viral streamer IShowSpeed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'How does Babar Azam expect to be Virat Kohli': Pakistan captain roasted by viral streamer IShowSpeed

Hindustan Times  

It couldn't get much worse for Babar Azam as Pakistan began their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a stuttering note, crashing to a Super Over defeat against co-hosts USA, in Texas on Thursday. IShowSpeed roasted Babar Azam and compared him to Virat Kohli. You can't even win against USA Comparing Babar to his favourite cricketer, he said, "How do …

Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli’s record, becomes top run-scorer in T20Is during USA vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 match
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli’s record, becomes top run-scorer in T20Is during USA vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 match

The Hindu  

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam became the top run-scorer in Men’s Twenty20 Internationals during his team’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against United States of America on Thursday. Azam went past India’s Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to top the list of the world’s most prolific batters in the shortest format of the game. He breached Kohli’s 4038-run mark with a …

Babar Azam indirectly mentions Virat Kohli's knock, feels Pakistan should have won India game at WC: 'They took it…'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam indirectly mentions Virat Kohli's knock, feels Pakistan should have won India game at WC: 'They took it…'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli played a knock for the ages when India last met arch-rivals Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Kohli played a majestic knock to seal a stunning win for Rohit Sharma and Co. over Babar Azam's Pakistan at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2022. 'Fielding was the reason…' Speaking on the Pakistan Cricket Board podcast ahead of his …

Yuvraj Singh points out ‘crazy’ difference between India and Pakistan fans before T20 WC: ‘If we win, they will go...’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yuvraj Singh points out ‘crazy’ difference between India and Pakistan fans before T20 WC: ‘If we win, they will go...’

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma's Team India will hope to write another glorious chapter in the historic rivalry between the Asian arch-rivals at the ICC World T20 2024 in the United States and the West Indies. Former champions India and Pakistan will resume their World Cup rivalry in the group stage of the ICC World T20. Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in conversation with …

Babar Azam becomes second player after Virat Kohli to achieve historic milestone in T20I cricket
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam becomes second player after Virat Kohli to achieve historic milestone in T20I cricket

India TV News  

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam scripted history after scoring three runs in the fourth T20I against England at The Oval on Thursday, May 30. Babar became the first Pakistani cricketer to record 4,000 runs in T20I cricket history and the second after India's Virat Kohli. Babar has scored 4,023 runs in 112 T20I innings and will battle with Kohli …

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

Babar Azam scripts history, equals Virat Kohli's sensational T20I batting record
7 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam scripts history, equals Virat Kohli's sensational T20I batting record

Hindustan Times  

Despite a defeat in the opening T20I, Pakistan captain Babar Azam scripted history as he equalled Virat Kohli's record of most fifty-plus scores in men's T20Is. Virat Kohli's T20I record has been equalled by Babar Azam. Babar's return to Pakistan captaincy created plenty of controversy. This is also Babar's second stint as Pakistan captain.

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam Talks About Pakistan Strategy To Tackle Virat Kohli IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match

ABP News  

Captain Babar Azam, during a press conference preceding Pakistan's tour to Ireland and England, discussed Pakistan's strategies to counter the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli in the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match, scheduled for June 9 in New York. Before their participation in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in June, Pakistan cricket team is scheduled …

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Overlooking Rizwan, reinstating Babar, PCB continues to confound

Hindustan Times  

Babar Azam is back as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, a move neither surprising nor unprecedented. Also not unexpected, though shocking, are reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board press release has quoted a Shaheen Shah Afridi statement which the fast bowler has said he didn’t make. That he was also coming into his own in ODIs was evident from the way Rizwan …

'I texted Virat Kohli when he had a fight with Gautam Gambhir': Pakistan batter's DM that sparked viral Asia Cup moment
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'I texted Virat Kohli when he had a fight with Gautam Gambhir': Pakistan batter's DM that sparked viral Asia Cup moment

Hindustan Times  

When Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir nearly came to blows during the last IPL, it made for one of the ugliest on-field spats in recent memory. Virat Kohli meets players from the Pakistan team during last year's Asia Cup. The news of Kohli and Gambhir's altercation spread across borders, prompting Pakistan batter Agha Salman to send an Instagram DM to …

'Learnt a Lot From Virat Kohli, I Respect Him': Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan Praises India Superstar
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Learnt a Lot From Virat Kohli, I Respect Him': Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan Praises India Superstar

News 18  

'Learnt a Lot From Virat Kohli, I Respect Him': Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan Praises India Superstar Curated By : News18.com Last Updated: May 13, 2024, 08:52 IST Mohammad Rizwan says he's learnt a lot from Virat Kohli while expressing his admiration for the India batting superstar. Virat Kohli and Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan recovered from a stunning defeat to draw parity …

'I cannot forget that game...': Mohammad Nawaz recalls Virat Kohli's heroics at MCG in T20 World Cup 2022
10 months, 1 week ago

'I cannot forget that game...': Mohammad Nawaz recalls Virat Kohli's heroics at MCG in T20 World Cup 2022

India TV News  

The India vs Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 was one for the ages. Recalling the thriller in the T20 World Cup while speaking to Cricbuzz, Nawaz admits that the loss really hurt him but also stated that the experience at the MCG helped him for good as he now adapts better to such situations. He also lauded …

Virat Kohli's once-in-a-lifetime World Cup knock vs Pakistan lives rent-free in Australian hearts
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's once-in-a-lifetime World Cup knock vs Pakistan lives rent-free in Australian hearts

Hindustan Times  

The drive from Victoria's Mornington Peninsula to Sorrento makes for a scenic journey, including a ferry transfer. He sits down and tries to learn the Kohli flick for six by going back to the India vs Pakistan MCG World Cup epic on YouTube. Sure enough, Kohli lifted the trophy in Sydney, but it was at the MCG where India sealed …

'Rohit capable of doing it. Virat should...': Kris Srikkanth's crucial advice for 'aggressive' Kohli
11 months ago

'Rohit capable of doing it. Virat should...': Kris Srikkanth's crucial advice for 'aggressive' Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Playing his first T20I match since the 2022 edition of the ICC World Cup in Indore, Virat Kohli accelerated the Indian innings with his quick-fire knock against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma and his teammate Virat Kohli look on during the third and final Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Afghanistan With India meeting Afghanistan for the third and final T20I, …

Babar Azam levels Virat Kohli's world record in T20Is with yet another half-century against New Zealand
11 months, 1 week ago

Babar Azam levels Virat Kohli's world record in T20Is with yet another half-century against New Zealand

India TV News  

New Zealand thumped Pakistan for the third consecutive time in the ongoing five-match T20I series to seal the deal with two matches to go. With his latest half-century, Babar Azam levelled Virat Kohli's world record of scoring most 50+ scores against a single opponent in T20Is. The latter has scored eight half-centuries against Australia so far in 21 innings while …

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

India vs Afghanistan: Virat Kohli should continue his attacking mindset in T20Is, says Suresh Raina
11 months, 1 week ago

India vs Afghanistan: Virat Kohli should continue his attacking mindset in T20Is, says Suresh Raina

India Today  

Former India batter Suresh Raina believes Virat Kohli needs to continue playing T20Is with the same attacking mindset that he has had over time. During a match-talk show on Jio cinema, Raina was asked whether star-batter Virat Kohli needs to adopt a more aggressive approach during the T20 series against Afghanistan and the 2024 T20 World Cup coming up. Virat …

Interview | Virat is the best batter in the world and Rohit is great for the game, says Dr. Ali Bacher
1 year ago

Interview | Virat is the best batter in the world and Rohit is great for the game, says Dr. Ali Bacher

The Hindu  

Dr. Ali Bacher, 81, has seen everything in his multi-faceted life as a cricketer, before and during South Africa’s apartheid days, and as an administrator, who moved mountains for his country’s return to international cricket in the early 1990s. He has not lost the zest for life, often travels between Johannesburg and Cape Town, raves about South Africa’s grassroots-level cricket …

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

Pakistan’s Babar Azam steps down as captain after dismal Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan’s Babar Azam steps down as captain after dismal Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood have replaced Babar as T20 and Test captains, respectively. Babar Azam has stepped down as Pakistan’s cricket captain days after his team’s group-stage exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the star batter announced in a statement. Babar captained Pakistan in all three formats starting October 2019, and led them to number one in …

PAK vs ENG | We will try to finish on a good note and then see: Babar
1 year, 1 month ago

PAK vs ENG | We will try to finish on a good note and then see: Babar

The Hindu  

When the World Cup fixtures were first released, England-Pakistan at the Eden Gardens had a halo around it. “I think the South Africa match cost us,” said the Pakistan skipper. It’s cricket; we will try to finish on a good note and then see.” At one point, it was suggested that Babar may consider quitting captaincy to solely focus on …

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs SA | Ultimate satisfaction when you do well and the team wins, says Ravindra Jadeja
1 year, 1 month ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs SA | Ultimate satisfaction when you do well and the team wins, says Ravindra Jadeja

The Hindu  

Ever the live-wire on the field, Ravindra Jadeja is equally sparkling in press conferences. The all-rounder was obviously a happy man after scoring handy runs and grabbing a five-for against South Africa, all vital contributions towards India’s emphatic triumph in the World Cup game at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday. When you perform well and the team wins, then …

'Don't know why he's ICC No. 1 batter. He's not great': Gambhir, Sehwag, Hafeez crush Babar Azam hype after PAK WC low
1 year, 1 month ago

'Don't know why he's ICC No. 1 batter. He's not great': Gambhir, Sehwag, Hafeez crush Babar Azam hype after PAK WC low

Hindustan Times  

Before the World Cup had kicked off in Ahmedabad earlier this month, Gautam Gambhir was asked who would emerge as the most impactful player in the 2023 edition and without an inch of hesitation, the former India opener backed Babar Azam to take the tournament by storm having dominated the format as the No. Cricket legends have their say on …

PCB's bizarre statement after Afghanistan humiliation; drops major hint on Babar Azam's captaincy future
1 year, 1 month ago

PCB's bizarre statement after Afghanistan humiliation; drops major hint on Babar Azam's captaincy future

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has suggested that captain Babar Azam's leadership could be in jeopardy if the team's performance in the current World Cup does not improve. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam during a practice session ahead of their 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai The PCB, on Thursday, released …

Shot of an emperor, knock from God! When Virat Kohli became immortal at MCG leaving Pakistan in shock
1 year, 2 months ago

Shot of an emperor, knock from God! When Virat Kohli became immortal at MCG leaving Pakistan in shock

India TV News  

A chop onto the stumps in the second over, an edge carrying to the slips and soon another edge getting through to the wicketkeeper - in short, India were in tatters and Pakistan bowlers, Haris Rauf in particular, had their tails up. Shaheen Afridi was the first target as Kohli smashed three fours as India collected 17 runs off the …

Against Australia, Pakistan will look to make amends
1 year, 2 months ago

Against Australia, Pakistan will look to make amends

Hindustan Times  

While the Pakistan team are facing a backlash at home for the seven-wicket defeat against India, the one-sided contest was not really a surprise. Pakistan's captain Babar Azam with teammates Muhammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Taking on arch-rivals India at any venue in India would have been …

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