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Virat Kohli trying ‘bit too hard’, in ‘middle the ball vs scoring runs’ battle; formers decode India batter’s struggles

Virat Kohli is trying a ‘bit too hard’ and is caught in ‘middle the ball vs scoring runs’ battle in his effort to come out of the lean patch, felt former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Anil Kumble. Former batter, Robin Uthappa, who has shared the same dressing room with Virat Kohli in national team and Indian Premier League, opined the star batter is caught between middling the ball versus scoring runs. "And I think he's trying to break free from that space of trying to middle the ball versus scoring runs and he's finding himself caught in between is what I'm feeling from the outside. Virat Kohli needs not worry: Anil Kumble Former India captain Anil Kumble reckoned a relaxed approach would help Virat Kohli in getting out of the rut.

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BCCI official reacts after Virat Kohli fan jumps tall Eden Gardens barricade to meet RCB star during KKR's IPL opener

Hindustan Times

Royal Challengers Bengaluru romped home to a 7-wicket victory over KKR in the opening game of the IPL 2025 season, completing the chase with 22 deliveries to spare in a dominant performance as a new era dawns. Virat Kohli embraces a fan who ran onto the pitch at the Eden Gardens in the KKR vs RCB match. Kohli’s stature within …

3 days, 14 hours ago

Virat Kohli teased in RCB dressing room for dance with Shah Rukh Khan after win vs KKR: 'Footwork was good because...'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli delivered yet another chasing masterclass under lights, crafting a sublime unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru dismantled Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL opener. Dinesh Karthik reminded Virat Kohli of his dance with Shah Rukh Khan His 30-ball fifty, laced with three sixes and four fours, ensured there were no hiccups as RCB sealed the chase in just …

5 days, 7 hours ago

Virat Kohli doesn't need to bat like Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: Aaron Finch

India Today

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch said that India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli doesn’t have to bat like Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. Ahead of the upcoming season, Aaron Finch was asked if Kohli should bat in a similar manner like former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who’s been going after the bowling right …

Virat Kohli doesn't have to up his strike rate, just play smart cricket: AB de Villiers

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1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli doesn't have to up his strike rate, just play smart cricket: AB de Villiers

India Today

Legendary South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter AB de Villiers feels Virat Kohli doesn’t need to up his strike rate in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. He also said that the star batter doesn’t need to work on his strike rate as he’s going to be opening with Philip Salt, who is amongst the most explosive batters in …

AB de Villiers shares views on Kohli's strike rate ahead of IPL

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1 week, 1 day ago

AB de Villiers shares views on Kohli's strike rate ahead of IPL

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: South African batting great AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli should focus on playing smart cricket and continue controlling the game this season as RCB possess immense firepower with Phil Salt expected to ease the pressure on the Indian superstar. I don't think he's going to have to up his strike rate batting with Phil Salt," de Villiers …

2 weeks, 4 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 …

'At this stage of my career...': Virat Kohli's pointed reaction after match-winning knock vs Australia

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3 weeks ago

'At this stage of my career...': Virat Kohli's pointed reaction after match-winning knock vs Australia

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli’s chases are rarely anything less than masterful, and he proved it yet again with a brilliant knock on Tuesday that helped India seal a place in the Champions Trophy semi-final. Kohli produced a brilliant 84-run knock in the semis against Australia, as the side chased down a 265-run target to clinch a final berth for a third-successive time …

3 weeks 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 …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bromance stands out in emotional celebration

India Today

Virat Kohli did not hold back, letting his emotions flow in the dressing room after India secured a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final by defeating arch-rivals Australia in the semi-final on Tuesday, March 4. WATCH: RAW EMOTIONS IN THE INDIAN DRESSING ROOM Kohli also shared warm hugs with Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, his …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Former Pakistan cricketer backs Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar's long standing record

India TV News

Former Pakistan cricketer backs Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar's long standing record Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram took centre stage and backed Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar's record in ODI run chases. After a stellar knock against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group stage, Kohli went on to score another big knock against Australia in the …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli decodes success mantra after India’s Champions Trophy 2025 final entry, says ‘I wasn’t feeling desperate…’

Live Mint

Handling pressure in big games is key to success, according to Virat Kohli, whose 84 off 98 balls against Australia on Tuesday in Dubai took India to the ICC Champions Trophy final after 12 years. Chasing 265, India rode on Virat Kohli's 74th half-century to romp home with 11 balls to spare and four wickets in hand. After the Indian …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli shakes Rohit Sharma vehemently in unbridled expression of joy as India overcome Australia hurdle

Hindustan Times

Just like that, India made it to their third successive ICC Men's Champions Trophy final. Virat Kohli gave a warm hug to Rohit Sharma after India defeated Australia. Virat also shook Rohit vehemently as India got past the Australia hurdle in a knockout match. The former India captain Kohli also exchanged pleasantries with Australia captain Steve Smith and possibly applauded …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli emulates Sachin Tendulkar, hits 8,000 runs in ODI chases

India Today

India’s star batter Virat Kohli became only the second player in history to score 8000 runs in ODI run-chases after completing his half-century during India's Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia on March 4. Kohli achieved this milestone in just 170 matches, joining Sachin Tendulkar as the only two batters to have crossed the 8000-run mark in ODI chases. |India …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli buries his face, Hardik Pandya baffled as Chakaravarthy’s fielding blunder gifts New Zealand easy boundary

Hindustan Times

Varun Chakravarthy had a sloppy moment on the field in his first game of Champions Trophy 2025 when India had a tough task to defend 250 against New Zealand. Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli hide their faces in disappointment Defending a 250-run target, India had a chance to get the wicket of Will Young in the fourth over. Hardik Pandya bowled …

3 weeks, 3 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 can play till he is 50': Viv Richards lists 3 reasons why India legend can hit half-century before retiring

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'Virat Kohli can play till he is 50': Viv Richards lists 3 reasons why India legend can hit half-century before retiring

Hindustan Times

West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards, a Governing Council Member of the International Masters League, believes comparing batters from different eras is unnecessary. Viv Richards hails Virat Kohli's fitness For years, fans on social media have endlessly debated who is the better batter - Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar. 'Kohli can play till he's 50' Virat Kohli recently recorded his …

Virat Kohli at 300: India star continues to chase perfection, idol Sachin Tendulkar

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli at 300: India star continues to chase perfection, idol Sachin Tendulkar

India Today

On August 18, 2008, a young Virat Kohli made his way to bat as an opener for India against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. "One major difference between the two is that I think Virat Kohli is a better chaser than Sachin Tendulkar. But one area where Virat Kohli is better than the God of Cricket is chasing runs," he added. …

3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

3 weeks, 6 days 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: Virat Kohli eyes multiple Sachin Tendulkar records in New Zealand clash

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli eyes multiple Sachin Tendulkar records in New Zealand clash

India Today

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a major milestone in his ODI career. The last time Kohli played in ODIs against the Kiwis, he scored 117 runs in the semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Kohli also needs 105 runs to become the leading run-scorer …

1 month 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 …

1 month 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 …

1 month 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 …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli’s coach slams trolls after century in IND vs PAK match at ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Ab to nahi poochhoge’

Live Mint

With India's star cricketer, Virat Kohli snatching the Group A match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday from Pakistan's clutches and leading India to beat Pakistan by 6 wickets, his formative coach Rajkumar Sharma said he hopes that questions on the star India batter's form will stop now. He has always performed well against tough opposition," Sharma …

1 month ago

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

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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 …

1 month ago

"Kind of been my weakness but...": Virat Kohli on his 'catch 22' shot after match-winning ton against Pak

Hindustan Times

Dubai, : India's batting maestro Virat Kohli opened up on his match-winning 82nd international hundred against Pakistan and said how his favourite cover drive shot presents a 'catch 22' situation for him, as it has been his weakness lately but he has also scored a lot of runs with that. ": Virat Kohli on his 'catch 22' shot after match-winning …

1 month ago

Rohit Sharma dares Virat Kohli to hit a six with century on the line and India just two runs from win vs PAK - Video

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli reaffirmed his dominance over Pakistan in ICC tournaments with a majestic unbeaten century, leading India to a commanding six-wicket victory in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. The batting maestro, who has so often produced brilliant performances Pakistan on the biggest stage, delivered yet another masterclass – this time a well-crafted 100* off 111 balls – to steer India …

1 month ago

How Virat Kohli conquered his spin demons to demolish Pakistan in Dubai

India Today

The wish of over a billion cricket fans in India was fulfilled as they got to see their favourite sight of star India batter Virat Kohli raising his bat to celebrate his century against Pakistan on Sunday, February 23 in Dubai. Having been dismissed against spin time and again in recent times, Kohli was determined to work on his weakness …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli not done yet, will score 10 or 15 more hundreds: Navjot Sidhu

India Today

Navjot Singh Sindhu has claimed that Virat Kohli will play for another 2 to 3 years and will score 10 or 15 hundreds after his amazing performance against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy on Sunday, February 23. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Kohli's character impresses Sidhu Sidhu went on to say that Kohli's cover drives showed that he …

1 month ago

2nd ODI: Virat Kohli's in, but who's out? Selection dilemma as India look to seal series against England

Times of India

Virat Kohli during a practice session. 'It’s a slightly two-paced pitch': Harshit Rana after claiming three-wicket haul on ODI debut CUTTACK: One look at the stands on Saturday evening at the Barabati Stadium, and one could have been forgiven for mistaking it for match day instead of match eve.The Odisha Cricket Association 's decision to open part of the stands …

1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli stars in India's six-wicket victory with 51st ODI ton as Pakistan on verge of exit

Firstpost

Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 100, bringing up his 51st ODI hundred with a boundary that also were the winning runs as India chased down the 242-run target set by Pakistan with nearly eight overs to spare in Dubai. Virat Kohli went past 14,000 ODI runs during the Champions Trophy Group A match between India and Pakistan in Dubai. Ace …

1 month ago

Furious Gavaskar schools Virat Kohli after India star strangely blocks PAK fielder's throw: 'He's lucky nobody appealed'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli made a strong start to his innings against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy clash in Dubai, but a particular act from the Indian batter left former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar fuming during the innings. Virat Kohli strangely blocked a throw from a Pakistan fielder The move appeared unusual, as no Pakistan fielder was positioned directly behind him to …

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 …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record to become fastest to 14000 ODI runs

India Today

Star India batter Virat Kohli etched his name in record books as he completed 14000 runs in ODIs on Sunday, February 23 in Dubai. Kohli broke his idol Sachin Tendulkar’s record, who achieved the feat in 350 innings and became the fastest to reach the landmark in just 287 innings. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan Updates After achieving the …

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 …

Sunil Gavaskar questions Virat Kohli’s batting technique after poor show against Bangladesh: ‘Getting out to…’

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1 month ago

Sunil Gavaskar questions Virat Kohli’s batting technique after poor show against Bangladesh: ‘Getting out to…’

Live Mint

Veteran India batter Virat Kohli's poor show in India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh resulted in a barrage of criticism from the former Indian cricketers a lot of whom believe that the veteran batter has a problem playing against spin bowling, especially wrist spin. Now, former India opening batter Sunil Gavaskar has also come forward to sound alarm bells regarding …

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 …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli will get hundred vs Pakistan, will do bhangra if he does: Harbhajan

India Today

Harbhajan Singh has made a bold prediction that Virat Kohli will score a hundred against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy and the former spinner said he would do bhangra if he does achieve the feat. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table 'Virat Kohli understands his role' Harbhajan said that Kohli understands his role well and the team needs him …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli told to learn from Rohit Sharma after sixth consecutive dismissal vs spin: 'Trying too hard to score'

Hindustan Times

Former India Test captain and head coach Anil Kumble feels Virat Kohli needs to take it easy as he wants to get among the runs. Anil Kumble feels Virat Kohli is trying too hard to score runs. "Having been through a lean patch, so to speak, especially in white-ball cricket - he hasn't had that kind of run for a …

‘No big game anymore?’: Virat Kohli’s flop show vs Bangladesh raises fresh concerns from ex-India stars

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1 month ago

‘No big game anymore?’: Virat Kohli’s flop show vs Bangladesh raises fresh concerns from ex-India stars

Live Mint

Virat Kohli has widely been regarded as one of the best batters to have come out from India, second perhaps only to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. While Kohli did show signs of getting back to form in the last ODI match against England with a 52 run knock but the veteran batter could not continue that momentum into Champions Trophy. …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli fixated on 'middling the ball' rather than 'scoring runs': Ex-teammate hopes 'someone speaks' to India star

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli failed to make a mark in the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, as he fell for 22 off 38 balls in Dubai. India's Virat Kohli watches the ball after playing a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international cricket match between Bangladesh and India Former India batter Robin Uthappa believes Kohli is currently caught in a mental …

1 month ago

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill can do it, not Virat: Kohli exposed as major Pakistan concern laid bare after BAN debacle

Hindustan Times

On an otherwise impressive show from India, where the bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami, put on a great show, followed by a century from Shubman Gill, there was one blip. India's comprehensive six-wicket win at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday in their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh did overshadow Virat Kohli's batting debacle, but former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar exposed …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli putting lot of pressure on himself, says former India head coach Anil Kumble

India TV News

Virat Kohli putting lot of pressure on himself, says former India head coach Anil Kumble Virat Kohli was dismissed for 22 runs off 38 balls and he struggled to accumulate runs against spinners. Kohli's form has been a matter of concern for India having scored only 137 runs in six innings in ODIs since the 2023 World Cup. Former India …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli more worried about middling the ball instead of scoring: Robin Uthappa

India Today

Former India batter Robin Uthappa feels Virat Kohli is more worried about middling the ball instead of scoring runs at the moment. Following his rusty innings, Uthappa mentioned how Kohli was more worried about finding the middle of his bat throughout his innings instead of scoring runs. And I think he's trying to break free from that space of trying …

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 …

1 month ago

Why is Virat Kohli struggling against spin? Harbhajan Singh explains

India Today

World Cup-winning spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged Virat Kohli to play more freely against spin after the star batter struggled to get going in India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh in Dubai. Kohli appeared frustrated as he was unable to rotate the strike during his partnership with Shubman Gill, especially after Rohit Sharma had given India's chase a blazing start …

1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli dragged into Kuhnemann controversy as ICC called 'hypocrites'; Tim Paine makes 'similar to Bumrah' claim

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli has returned to the conversation among Australian media more than a month after the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Test series. Amid the controversy surrounding Aussie spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action, who has been reported for 'chucking', Kohli's name popped up in the news as his incident involving Sam Konstas and the punishment he received for it were thrust …

1 month, 1 week ago

KL Rahul focuses on big-hitting at nets ahead of Champions Trophy

New Indian Express

DUBAI: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. Rahul, who scored a quick-fire 40 off 29 balls in the third ODI against England, was seen clearing the ropes with ease, practising sixes off almost …

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

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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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