T20 World Cup: Dinesh Karthik faces a race to prove fitness
2 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup: Dinesh Karthik faces a race to prove fitness

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Team India head coach Rahul Dravid shared an update on India's wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik and mentioned that the team would take a call on including him in the playing eleven against Bangladesh after an assessment on Wednesday. Dinesh Karthik was chosen ahead of Rishabh Pant in India's playing eleven for the T20 World Cup, given his successful stint in IPL and the recent outings for the Indian team. Karthik has found success with the bat in the lower order, playing crucial innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League and amassing runs batting as a finisher. Dinesh Karthik made his way back into the Indian team after a brilliant IPL 2022 season with Royal Challengers Bangalore, which saw him prosper as a finisher.

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IPL 2025: RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik backs Kohli against CSK’s spinners, hints at Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s comeback
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IPL 2025: RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik backs Kohli against CSK’s spinners, hints at Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s comeback

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik put faith in his batters to ace the spin test that awaits them at the M.A. One of the reasons why we picked them is how well we play spin,” Karthik said ahead of the Indian Premier League contest. Coach Fleming all praise for Ravindra CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said Rachin Ravindra’s ability …

Kohli is batting as well as he has ever done in IPL: Karthik
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Kohli is batting as well as he has ever done in IPL: Karthik

The Hindu  

Dinesh Karthik is no stranger to the city of Chennai. The pre-match press conference ahead of the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru started with homeboy Karthik jokingly commenting, in his native tongue Tamil, on the irony of him representing the Bengaluru outfit. The mentor, however, was quick to defend his wards, especially Virat Kohli, when …

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could play India A games in England ahead of five-Test series
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could play India A games in England ahead of five-Test series

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were among several high-profile cricketers playing in the Ranji Trophy in the immediate aftermath of their disastrous tour of Australia, and could be asked to play at least one of India A’s matches against England Lions that get underway on 30 May. India’s international run in the 2023-24 season, which included Test series losses against …

IPL 2025 | Quinton de Kock spearheads a facile chase as KKR piles misery on RR
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IPL 2025 | Quinton de Kock spearheads a facile chase as KKR piles misery on RR

The Hindu  

Then the tweakers turned things around. Rajasthan Royals was looking good with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and stand-in captain Riyan Parag involved in a promising partnership, after Sanju Samson came forward and made enough room to get himself yorked by Vaibhav Arora. After restricting RR to 151 for nine, KKR, riding on a superb knock from Quinton de Kock, romped home …

NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand
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NZ vs PAK, 5th T20: Pakistan skipper Agha not disheartened despite series defeat in New Zealand

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s T20 captain, Salman Ali Agha, is not disheartened by the 1-4 defeat in the just-concluded series in New Zealand and believes that the new faces tried out in the matches will eventually come through. “Look the conditions in New Zealand are normally challenging with the bounce, pace and movement in the pitches, so for players coming to play here …

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock downplays retirement impact after record 97 for KKR vs RR
3 days, 21 hours ago

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock downplays retirement impact after record 97 for KKR vs RR

India Today  

Quinton de Kock silenced his doubters with a match-winning 97 off just 61 deliveries for his new team, Kolkata Knight Riders, against SunRisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, March 26. On a pitch that unusually favoured bowlers, De Kock used his wealth of experience to bat more freely than anyone else on display in the IPL 2025 match at the Barabati Stadium …

CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma inks name in infamous list of batters, here’s why
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CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma inks name in infamous list of batters, here’s why

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CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday created a record by equalling stats with Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik, but not for a very good reason. Batting first, Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma was caught by Shivam Dube on the fourth delivery of the first over, bowled by Khaleel Ahmed. According to stats, complied …

CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: 5 Key players to watch today as Chennai Super Kings clash with Mumbai Indians
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CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: 5 Key players to watch today as Chennai Super Kings clash with Mumbai Indians

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On March 23, Chennai Super Kings will take on Mumbai Indians. Ruturaj Gaikwad Ruturaj Gaikwad embraced leadership in IPL 2024, taking over the CSK captaincy from MS Dhoni. He thrived under pressure, scoring 583 runs in 14 matches at an impressive average of 53 and a strike rate of 141.16, including a century and 4 fifties. Rachin Ravindra Rachin Ravindra …

Virat Kohli extends his dominance in IPL by widening gap in elusive feat
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Virat Kohli extends his dominance in IPL by widening gap in elusive feat

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Kolkata, March 23 : Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli extended his supremacy in the Indian Premier League 2025 by adding another feather to his cap during the tournament opener of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league on Saturday. While making short work of KKR's 175-run target, Virat took a single on the penultimate delivery of the 10th over …

IPL 2025: Salt, Kohli set up RCB’s thumping win vs KKR in season opener
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IPL 2025: Salt, Kohli set up RCB’s thumping win vs KKR in season opener

The Hindu  

Phil Salt’s extraordinary assault and Virat Kohli’s star power helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru outshine defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the Indian Premier League-18 season opener at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. With a significant part of Eden switching loyalty and chanting ‘RCB, RCB’ and ‘Kohli, Kohli, RCB openers, Kohli and Salt, unleashed firepower to plunder …

IPL 2025: Kohli, Salt & Bowlers Shine As RCB Defeat KKR By 7 Wickets In Kolkata
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IPL 2025: Kohli, Salt & Bowlers Shine As RCB Defeat KKR By 7 Wickets In Kolkata

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KKR vs RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League season 2025 at the Eden Gardens Stadium on March 22. While Virat Kohli, Phil Salt shone with the bat for RCB, Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya helped the visitors restrict Kolkata to 174/8 in 20 overs in the …

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane proves critics wrong with a 25-ball fifty, first after 18 IPL innings
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KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane proves critics wrong with a 25-ball fifty, first after 18 IPL innings

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New KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane started his captaincy reign with a briskly paced 56 off 30 balls comprising 6 fours and 4 sixes. Ajinkya Rahane’s role in the team was one of the biggest question marks leading to the season. With a blink of an eye, KKR raced from 9/1 after 3 overs to 60/1 by the end of the …

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli autographs poster for little fan; netizens go ‘awww’
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KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli autographs poster for little fan; netizens go ‘awww’

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KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: A heartwarming gesture from India's star player Virat Kohli, ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Indian Premier League 2025 campaign opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens has got the Internet swooning over him. A young fan of the star cricketer, who had reached Kolkata to meet his idol, was in for a …

IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?
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IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?

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IPL 2025 will be a crucial tournament for Indian cricket team as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Here’s a look at how the IPL 2025 season can benefit Suryakumar Yadav and his Indian cricket team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup: Openers can be finalised to replace …

IPL 2025 opener: Key KKR vs RCB matchups that could decide the game
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IPL 2025 opener: Key KKR vs RCB matchups that could decide the game

The Hindu  

Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens in the Indian Premier League 2025 opener on Saturday. Kohli vs Narine in IPL Innings – 16 Runs – 127 Dismissals – 4 Average – 31.75 Strike Rate – 107.62 Kohli vs Varun in IPL • Innings – 7 • Runs – 40 • Dismissals – 1 …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli eyes special landmarks in KKR vs RCB opener
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IPL 2025: Virat Kohli eyes special landmarks in KKR vs RCB opener

India Today  

Virat Kohli is set to become only the third batter to score 1000 or more runs in the Indian Premier League against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The Delhi-born Kohli has a chance to touch the 1000-run mark when RCB lock horns with the Knights in the opening match of IPL 2025 on Saturday, March 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens …

Focused on consistency, Varun Chakravarthy working on few other deliveries for IPL 2025
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Focused on consistency, Varun Chakravarthy working on few other deliveries for IPL 2025

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Kolkata, Mar 21 Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has been a key player for the Indian team as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders side, believes that consistency is the key to success and he's working on adding new variations to his craft. From battling fitness challenges to becoming a key figure in India's recent Champions Trophy triumph where he …

'There were talks about me being in India's T20WC team but instead...': KKR vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer stays in present
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1 week, 2 days ago

'There were talks about me being in India's T20WC team but instead...': KKR vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer stays in present

Hindustan Times  

Newly-appointed Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has learnt to stay in the present the hard way. The KKR all-rounder who was fast-tracked into the Indian T20I side in 2021 after a splendid second half of IPL 2020, was in the reckoning for a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad but that thought plagued him from concentrating on his …

Virat Kohli Eyes Babar Azam’s T20 Record In IPL 2025
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli Eyes Babar Azam’s T20 Record In IPL 2025

ABP News  

Indian superstar cricketer Virat Kohli is set to don the colour red as Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play their first match of the Indian Premier League 2025 season on March 22 against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Virat Kohli, who has been a stalwart for India across all formats for more than a decade, will have the opportunity to …

Virat Kohli can break Babar Azam’s T20 record in IPL 2025
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1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli can break Babar Azam’s T20 record in IPL 2025

India TV News  

Virat Kohli can break Babar Azam’s T20 record in IPL 2025 Star India batter Virat Kohli needs three more centuries to break Babar Azam's record of 11 centuries in T20 cricket. Star batter Virat Kohli has nine centuries to his name in T20 cricket. In the upcoming edition of the IPL, the Delhi-born cricketer will have the opportunity to climb …

ICC T20I rankings: Hardik tops all-rounders' list; Abhishek, Chakravarthy remain in 2nd place
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ICC T20I rankings: Hardik tops all-rounders' list; Abhishek, Chakravarthy remain in 2nd place

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Indian swashbuckler Abhishek Sharma and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy continued to hold on to their career-best number two position in the latest ICC T20I chart for batters and bowlers respectively. In the bowling list headed by West Indies' Akeal Hosein, Chakaravarthy is just one point behind at 706, and ahead of England leg-spinner Adil Rashid, Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga …

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy remain in 2nd place; New Zealand’s Seifert, Allen make huge gains
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1 week, 3 days ago

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy remain in 2nd place; New Zealand’s Seifert, Allen make huge gains

The Hindu  

Indian swashbuckler Abhishek Sharma and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy continued to hold on to their career-best number two position in the latest ICC T20I chart for batters and bowlers, respectively. Meanwhile New Zealand’s opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen, and new-ball bowler Jacob Duffy have made huge gains in the player rankings after helping their team to a …

Abhishek, Chakravarthy remain in 2nd place in T20I rankings for batters and bowlers
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1 week, 3 days ago

Abhishek, Chakravarthy remain in 2nd place in T20I rankings for batters and bowlers

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, Indian swashbuckler Abhishek Sharma and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy continued to hold on to their career-best number two position in the latest ICC T20I chart for batters and bowlers respectively. Abhishek, Chakravarthy remain in 2nd place in T20I rankings for batters and bowlers Hardik Pandya leads the all-rounders' list with 252 points ahead of Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee and …

India can field 2-3 international teams at the same time due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik
2 weeks ago

India can field 2-3 international teams at the same time due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has credited the Indian Premier League for the development of Indian cricket. Furthermore, the former RCB player also said that India is in a privileged place due to IPL as they can now field two-three international teams at the same time. "We can say that since the IPL has become a part of Indian cricket's …

Dinesh Karthik lauds impact of IPL and domestic structure in India’s all-conquering white-ball run
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dinesh Karthik lauds impact of IPL and domestic structure in India’s all-conquering white-ball run

The Hindu  

Former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Friday, waxed lyrical about the depth of the current Indian cricket team during the second chapter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, powered by Leaders at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence here. The Indian Premier League and a solid domestic structure are the two factors that have contributed to building a …

IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya joins Mumbai Indians after Champions Trophy win
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IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya joins Mumbai Indians after Champions Trophy win

India Today  

All-rounder Hardik Pandya has joined Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025, with the team welcoming him with the message, “The GUN has arrived.” Known for his explosive all-round abilities, Hardik’s addition strengthens MI’s squad. A key figure in the Indian team, he was part of the squad that won the 2025 Champions Trophy, where India defeated New Zealand by four wickets …

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul & 4 more Indians in ICC’s Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament—See the full list
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul & 4 more Indians in ICC’s Champions Trophy 2025 Team of the Tournament—See the full list

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel have been named in the ICC's Team of the Tournament for the Champions Trophy. India emerged victorious in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final on March 9 to secure their third Champions Trophy title. Virat Kohli Performance highlights: Scored 218 runs …

Virat Kohli writes history in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final, becomes second Indian with most international games
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli writes history in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final, becomes second Indian with most international games

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli became the second Indian to feature in 550 international matched when he took the field in the final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai against New Zealand on Sunday. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is on a verger of breaking several records in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Earlier, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted …

India playing 11 from 2000 Champions Trophy final vs New Zealand: Where are they now?
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India playing 11 from 2000 Champions Trophy final vs New Zealand: Where are they now?

India Today  

The Indian team were handed a massive heartbreak on 15th October 2000 following a four-wicket loss against New Zealand in the final of the ICC Knockout Trophy. He even coached the Indian team to the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph and is currently serving as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals for Indian Premier League 2025. Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj also …

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025

India TV News  

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team can do what Rohit Sharma's India couldn't in 2025 Harmanpreet Kaur has the opportunity to win an ODI World Cup at home in 2025. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India played the ODI World Cup final at home but they failed to clinch the trophy, losing to Australia in the final. Rohit Sharma-led Indian team …

Sunil Gavaskar takes a dig at Rohit Sharma ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ‘Happy with just scoring 25-30 runs’
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Sunil Gavaskar takes a dig at Rohit Sharma ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 Final: ‘Happy with just scoring 25-30 runs’

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Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has disagreed with Indian captain Rohit Sharma's style of batting hard in the early overs, regardless of the personal milestone. Sunil Gavaskar on Rohit Sharma's playing style: Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar said, "This is an approach he has been following for the last two years or so. He is an incredibly talented player with …

India vs Australia semi-final stats: Kohli completes 8,000 runs in ODI chases; Rohit achieves historic feat
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India vs Australia semi-final stats: Kohli completes 8,000 runs in ODI chases; Rohit achieves historic feat

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli produced yet another masterclass in an ODI run chase on Tuesday, scoring 84 off 98 deliveries to steer India to a four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. Virat Kohli became only the second batter after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to score 8,000 or more runs in ODI run …

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia: 3 Key Matchups and the Stats That Could Decide the Semifinal

The Hindu  

India faces Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday, their first ICC ODI clash since the 2023 World Cup final. While Australia boasts a strong batting unit, India’s spin-heavy attack could challenge its middle order, despite missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Here are three key match-ups to look out for: Travis Head vs Indian bowlers …

‘Won T20 World Cup, reached final of ODIs’: Ganguly chuffed at India’s unbeaten run ahead of Champions Trophy semifinal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Won T20 World Cup, reached final of ODIs’: Ganguly chuffed at India’s unbeaten run ahead of Champions Trophy semifinal

Hindustan Times  

India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to finish on top of Group A, at the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, New Zealand finished the group stage with two wins and a defeat, in second place in Group A. Sourav Ganguly hails Team India. Sourav Ganguly lauds India Speaking to ANI after India’s win, Sourav Ganguly lauded India, …

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

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

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

Akash Chopra compares Virat Kohli with Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson: Sunil Gavaskar not happy; here’s why
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Akash Chopra compares Virat Kohli with Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson: Sunil Gavaskar not happy; here’s why

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Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra compared Virat Kohli with Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson during the India vs New Zealand ODI cricket match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chopra also mentioned that Kohli was the fastest batter to score previous milestones: 13K, 12K, 11K, 10K and so on. Suresh Raina, who was also commentating along with Chopra and Gavaskar at …

Ind VS NZ, CT 2025: Glenn Phillips’ catch of Virat Kohli sparks social media frenzy, ’Whoever said Kiwis can’t fly’
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Ind VS NZ, CT 2025: Glenn Phillips’ catch of Virat Kohli sparks social media frenzy, ’Whoever said Kiwis can’t fly’

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With India playing their third Group A-league match against New Zealand in Dubai at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Black Caps all-rounder Glenn Phillips took a sensational catch of India superstar batter Virat Kohli at point. Here's the video: Even former India cricketer and one of the best all-rounder of all times, Suresh Raina, was in shock to see Glenn …

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli creates world record in 300th ODI for India
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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli creates world record in 300th ODI for India

Firstpost  

With his 300th ODI for India, Virat Kohli became the first cricketer ever to play in 300 ODIs, 100 Test matches, and 100 T20Is. Image: Reuters Virat Kohli on Sunday became only the seventh India to play 300 ODIs for the Indian cricket team as he was named in the playing XI for the Champions Trophy 2025 match against New …

CT 2025: Joginder Sharma backs India to win against New Zealand, says "It'll be a good match"
3 weeks, 6 days ago

CT 2025: Joginder Sharma backs India to win against New Zealand, says "It'll be a good match"

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Ahead of the clash between India and New Zealand, Former cricketer and 2007 T20 World Cup hero Joginder Sharma exuded confidence that the Men in Blue will emerge victorious against the Blackcaps on Sunday. CT 2025: Joginder Sharma backs India to win against New Zealand, says "It'll be a good match" India will face New Zealand in …

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli joins legendary club with 300 ODIs for India
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli joins legendary club with 300 ODIs for India

India Today  

Virat Kohli became the seventh Indian cricketer to play 300 ODIs. The 36-year-old reached this milestone when India faced Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand in a Group A clash of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, February 2, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The other Indian cricketers to have played 300 or more ODIs are Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul …

'King Kohli' set for another landmark after roaring back to form
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'King Kohli' set for another landmark after roaring back to form

New Indian Express  

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

Shoaib Akhtar shuts down Babar Azam-Virat Kohli comparison post India Vs Pak match: ’Kaunsa talent?’
1 month ago

Shoaib Akhtar shuts down Babar Azam-Virat Kohli comparison post India Vs Pak match: ’Kaunsa talent?’

Live Mint  

With Rohit Sharma's 'Men in Blue' defeated Mohammed Rizwan's 'Men in Green' by six wickets during the Group A match of the high-adrenaline filled India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar didn't mince his words and slammed the Pakistan batters for not living up to expectations. Akhtar even slammed the …

From UAE to Madurai, World Cup fame Karthik Meiyappan carves his own path in TNPL
1 month ago

From UAE to Madurai, World Cup fame Karthik Meiyappan carves his own path in TNPL

The Hindu  

Former UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan, bought by Siechem Madurai Panthers for ₹9.2 lakh in the 2025 TNPL auction, gained prominence when he became the first UAE bowler to ever pick up a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup in 2022. The 24-year-old, who bowls the googly, slider, and topspinner as variations, was optimistic that his SRH stint and TNCA league …

No one knows what to do: Shoaib Akhtar blasts Pakistan’s ‘Brainless and clueless management’
1 month ago

No one knows what to do: Shoaib Akhtar blasts Pakistan’s ‘Brainless and clueless management’

The Hindu  

Pace legend Shoaib Akhtar didn't pull any punches as he blasted Pakistan's "brainless, and clueless" team management following the six-wicket loss to India in the Champions Trophy, saying the side entered the tournament without any "clear direction". the whole world is playing six bowlers… you go with two all-rounders, this is just brainless and clueless management." Hope Kohli gets 100 …

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

Kohli shatters two world records, including Azharuddin's 25-year old feat
1 month ago

Kohli shatters two world records, including Azharuddin's 25-year old feat

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: India superstar Virat Kohli on Sunday created history as he became the quickest batter to score 14,000 runs in One-Day Internationals, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's previous record, during the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan here. Kohli is now only the third batter in ODI cricket to have scored 14,000 runs, after the legendary Indian Sachin Tendulkar and Sri …

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