Kohli on tour of Omicron-hit South Africa: Hope to get clearer picture in next couple of days
3 years, 1 month ago

Kohli on tour of Omicron-hit South Africa: Hope to get clearer picture in next couple of days

India TV News  

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said he expects to get more clarity from the BCCI on the upcoming tour of South Africa in the next couple of days and does not want to be left "confused" following the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. Obviously Rahul bhai has initiated a conversation within the group, which is very important to know," Kohli said when asked about his and the team's view on the tour. "At the end of the day, we understand, I mean our focus from the Test match will not shift regardless, but also know that you would want to have clarity and you want to be in a situation where you know exactly what's going on." "There are players who are not part of the group right now, who will be entering quarantine to join the team in the bubble, to fly in a charter, those kind of things," Kohli said.

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Virat Kohli risks suffering Rohit Sharma-like fate, puts Ravi Shastri's belief in jeopardy amid reluctance to learn
1 week ago

Virat Kohli risks suffering Rohit Sharma-like fate, puts Ravi Shastri's belief in jeopardy amid reluctance to learn

Hindustan Times  

Seven out of seven. The Sydney Cricket Ground, and the final Test of a five-Test rubber that seemed to have started a million years back, offered him one last chance to leave an indelible mark in a must-win game if India are to keep their World Test Championship finals hopes alive and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli could have been …

'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru let go of Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell in the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but the franchise managed to pick up the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Krunal Pandya. RCB Team Director Mo Bobat has now revealed what Virat Kohli had to say about the squad …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Warner warns Australia not to write off Kohli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Warner warns Australia not to write off Kohli

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner is convinced Virat Kohli will be amongst the runs in the upcoming five-test series and has warned his former teammates not to write off the Indian batting great. Warner, who experienced a few dry spells during his 13-year test career, said Kohli’s 1,352 runs and six centuries in 13 tests on Australian soil should be …

Virat Kohli will be very hungry for runs in Australia, feels Gavaskar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Virat Kohli fans climb trees, bring ladders to watch India star during training at WACA ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli fans climb trees, bring ladders to watch India star during training at WACA ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli has grabbed headlines ever since he landed on the Australian soil ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this month. After arriving in Perth, the venue for the first Australia vs India's first Test, on Sunday, Kohli finally had a full-fledged training session at the WACA on Wednesday with Kohli being the cynosure among all. While the Indian …

Brett Lee tells Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'get away from cricket' as India hit rock bottom: 'Word on the streets...'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Brett Lee tells Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'get away from cricket' as India hit rock bottom: 'Word on the streets...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee has advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to take a bit of a break after the low of New Zealand but freshen up just in time for the five-Test series starting November 22 in Perth. Losing at home just before a series as high-profile against Australia is never good news, but Lee wants Kohli and …

Virat Kohli reaches Perth; to hit the nets soon for Border Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli reaches Perth; to hit the nets soon for Border Gavaskar Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Star India batsman Virat Kohli had onMonday touched down in Australia before the first test against the Kangaroos in Perth. Meanwhile, the Indian team will be traveling to the island continent in two batches for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, according to reports. The first batch, which include key players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sunder and Akash …

Virat Kohli arrives in Perth ahead of 1st Test, squad coming in batches
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2 months ago

Virat Kohli arrives in Perth ahead of 1st Test, squad coming in batches

India Today  

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli arrived in Perth ahead of the 1st Test vs Australia as part of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. However, India Today learnt that the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, did not travel with the team and might stay back in India due to the birth of his 2nd child. Gambhir has backed senior batters Virat Kohli …

Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma to retire from Test cricket after whitewash against NZ? BCCI said to take major call after…
2 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma to retire from Test cricket after whitewash against NZ? BCCI said to take major call after…

Live Mint  

BCCI could take a major decision on the future of senior Indian players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin based on their performance down under during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting this month, a report by the news agency PTI states. Reportedly, the BCCI is discussing a structured phase-out policy for the senior Indian players before the …

Kohli's Return to Pune: A Decade Later, the Stage is Set for a Historic Test
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kohli's Return to Pune: A Decade Later, the Stage is Set for a Historic Test

India Today  

Virat Kohli is set to return to Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune for the second Test of the series against New Zealand. He scored a brilliant knock of 70 in the second innings of the first Test in Bengaluru, showcasing his trademark inside-out batting and cover drives. Kohli will be looking to rekindle his hunger and lead India to victory …

Kohli's Magic Spell on Bengaluru Crowd as India Takes the Lead
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kohli's Magic Spell on Bengaluru Crowd as India Takes the Lead

Live Mint  

The crowd erupted in chants of 'Kohli-Kohli' and whistled at the sight of Virat Kohli taking the field during the first Test between India and New Zealand. Kohli, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, has often expressed his fondness for the Chinnaswamy Stadium. With the match being called off due to persistent rains, it is likely that we …

'Someone from the Indian camp should tell Virat Kohli...': Vaughan dissects RCB star's batting woes in T20 World Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Someone from the Indian camp should tell Virat Kohli...': Vaughan dissects RCB star's batting woes in T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli hasn't really been at his best at the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kohli began his T20 World Cup campaign with a one vs Ireland, then four and a duck against Pakistan and USA. I think we are finding in this World Cup that a lot of players who played in the IPL when scores were 200-plus, the pitches …

T20 World Cup: ‘No concern at all’ over Virat Kohli’s form, says India batting coach Vikram Rathour
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: ‘No concern at all’ over Virat Kohli’s form, says India batting coach Vikram Rathour

Firstpost  

Despite finishing as the leading run-scorer in this year’s IPL, Kohli has registered scores of 1, 4 and 0 so far in the T20 World Cup, although these scores came on a tough New York wicket where the highest score was 137 by Canada. India batting coach came to Virat Kohli’s defence on Saturday amid the latter’s lean patch in …

Will Virat Kohli play? Pant vs Samson? Hardik Pandya's form...: What to expect from India in T20WC warm-up game vs BAN
7 months, 1 week ago

Will Virat Kohli play? Pant vs Samson? Hardik Pandya's form...: What to expect from India in T20WC warm-up game vs BAN

Hindustan Times  

Team India is all set to face Bangladesh in a warm-up game at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Saturday ahead of the start of their T20 World Cup campaign. India are set to face Bangladesh in a T20 World Cup warm-up game on Saturday India did have two intense training days of three hours long …

'Don't be scared. If you think India are better without Virat Kohli in T20s...': Vaughan's daring message to Agarkar
9 months ago

'Don't be scared. If you think India are better without Virat Kohli in T20s...': Vaughan's daring message to Agarkar

Hindustan Times  

This year's Indian Premier League is significant in terms of Team India's T20 World Cup squad selection; the marquee global tournament takes place days after the end of the IPL season, and stakes are high as the players put their best foot forward for a place in the 15-member squad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the …

'Keep getting 2016 flashbacks. Now, RCB have reinforcements...': Virat Kohli sent point-blank 'boss the game' message
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'Feels good to be back': Virat Kohli joins RCB camp ahead of IPL 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

'Virat will play if...': Selectors to speak with Kohli over return for England Tests after AB de Villiers revelation
11 months, 1 week ago

'Virat will play if...': Selectors to speak with Kohli over return for England Tests after AB de Villiers revelation

Hindustan Times  

The speculations over the "personal reason" behind Virat Kohli's absence from the first two Test matches against England ended on Saturday after close friend and former South Africa captain AB de Villiers revealed that the India star and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child. BCCI later released a statement saying that Kohli spoke to India captain Rohit …

IND vs SA: How has Virat Kohli performed in his first Test every year as he gears up for Proteas challenge?
1 year ago

IND vs SA: How has Virat Kohli performed in his first Test every year as he gears up for Proteas challenge?

India TV News  

IND vs SA: Batting maestro Virat Kohli is all set to hit the ground at Newlands, Cape Town in India's clash against South Africa in the second Test from January 3 onwards. How has Kohli performed in his first Test every year? He has a good record while playing in his first Test every year, however, South Africa has not …

Watch: Aggressive Kohli smashes Ashwin for huge six as India sweat it out at nets on New Year's Day ahead of 2nd SA Test
1 year ago

Watch: Aggressive Kohli smashes Ashwin for huge six as India sweat it out at nets on New Year's Day ahead of 2nd SA Test

Hindustan Times  

Team India's hope of conquering their final frontier was shattered last week after the Rohit Sharma-led visiting side incurred a humiliating defeat by an innings and 32 runs in the opening game of the two-match contest in Centurion. With two days left for the final tie of the contest in Cape Town, a few members of the Indian team were …

WATCH: RCB connection follows Virat Kohli to South Africa as he makes a young fan's day with adorable gesture
1 year ago

WATCH: RCB connection follows Virat Kohli to South Africa as he makes a young fan's day with adorable gesture

India TV News  

Virat Kohli, one the greatest batters in cricket history, is also one of the most loved, respected and adored cricketers around the world. Kohli may have achieved and broken several records with the bat in hand, however, his behaviour and conduct as a human being is the one that separates him from others and fans of all age groups wanted …

'London trip was communicated, planned well': Kohli's true reason for emergency leave before SA Tests revealed - Report
1 year ago

'London trip was communicated, planned well': Kohli's true reason for emergency leave before SA Tests revealed - Report

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the start of the two-match Test series in South Africa, Virat Kohli had reportedly returned home for a "family emergency". He had taken prior permission from the team management and the BCCI to skip the intra-squad match, staged to prepare the Indian squad for the South African conditions. Virat Kohli had reportedly returned home earlier this week ahead …

Watch: Virat Kohli available for selection as Team India set to resume WTC campaign with 1st Test vs South Africa
1 year ago

Watch: Virat Kohli available for selection as Team India set to resume WTC campaign with 1st Test vs South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Days before the start of the Boxing Day Test match between Rohit Sharma's Team India and hosts South Africa in Centurion, veteran batter Virat Kohli reportedly returned home due to a family emergency on Friday. Virat Kohli is available for selection Batting superstar Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma and pace ace Jasprit Bumrah were all unavailable for the T20I and One …

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

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

India Today  

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

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli links up with squad after pre-approved London trip, says report
1 year ago

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli links up with squad after pre-approved London trip, says report

Firstpost  

As per a report, Virat Kohli didn’t have a “family emergency” with both BCCI and team management aware of his London trip Virat Kohli has joined his Indian teammates in South Africa after a pre-approved trip to London. The star batter had travelled to London after going through a couple of training sessions in South Africa, says a report by …

Virat Kohli returns home ahead of South Africa Test series due to family emergency; Ruturaj Gaikwad released: Report
1 year ago

Virat Kohli returns home ahead of South Africa Test series due to family emergency; Ruturaj Gaikwad released: Report

Hindustan Times  

Just four days left before the much-awaited two-match Test series between India and South Africa gets underway at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, but the visiting camp incurred two huge blows on Friday afternoon. Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who failed to recover from his finger injury, has been ruled out of the contest and hence been released from the squad subsequently, …

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

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

India Today  

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

Virat Kohli informs BCCI about indefinite break from ODIs, T20Is; no clarity on captain Rohit Sharma: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli informs BCCI about indefinite break from ODIs, T20Is; no clarity on captain Rohit Sharma: Report

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli has reportedly informed the BCCI that he would not be available for selection in white-ball matches for an indefinite period. India's skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli “He has informed the BCCI and selectors that he needs a break from white-ball cricket and he will get back to them about when he wants to play white-ball cricket next. …

Virat Kohli seen rejoining India World Cup squad after ‘family emergency’ in Mumbai
1 year, 3 months ago

Virat Kohli seen rejoining India World Cup squad after ‘family emergency’ in Mumbai

The Independent  

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Inform Virat Kohli if you want to sideline him from Indian T20I team: Harbhajan Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

Inform Virat Kohli if you want to sideline him from Indian T20I team: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Harbhajan Singh wants the Indian selection committee to let Virat Kohli know, if they want to move on from him in the Indian T20I side. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Harbhajan Singh has said that in case the BCCI wants to build a new team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and axe Virat Kohli for it, they should let the …

Virat Kohli: Waiting for that Test turnaround
1 year, 10 months ago

Virat Kohli: Waiting for that Test turnaround

Hindustan Times  

Bat and pad sandwiched at the point of contact, and the ball going on to brush the outside of leg stump. As far as fine margins go, Virat Kohli’s leg-before dismissal by Australia left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann in the first innings of the Delhi Test is as good an example as there can be. Virat Kohli walks back after his …

IND vs NZ: I expect Virat Kohli to make a good comeback in the third ODI, says Wasim Jaffer
1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs NZ: I expect Virat Kohli to make a good comeback in the third ODI, says Wasim Jaffer

India Today  

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has said that he expects Virat Kohli to make a good comeback in the third ODI against New Zealand. Speaking with ESPNcricinfo, Jaffer said Kohli must be disappointed by his dismissals in the series, adding that the former India captain has been struggling against leg spinners. The 44-year-old said he expects Kohli to have a …

‘The new selection committee wants…’: Gavaskar's verdict on Rohit, Kohli's T20I future amid BCCI's silence
1 year, 11 months ago

‘The new selection committee wants…’: Gavaskar's verdict on Rohit, Kohli's T20I future amid BCCI's silence

Hindustan Times  

Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's continued absence from T20I cricket has left fans and experts questioning their future in the format. Since the T20 World Cup last November, both have missed the two T20I series India played in New Zealand, against Sri Lanka. Kohli and Rohit both missing the New Zealand series after the T20 World Cup was …

NZ tour is about role clarity and opportunities for new guys: Hardik Pandya
2 years, 1 month ago

NZ tour is about role clarity and opportunities for new guys: Hardik Pandya

The Hindu  

Having moved on from the T20 World Cup disappointment, India stand-in captain Hardik Pandya on Friday said the ongoing limited-overs tour of New Zealand is all about role clarity and opportunities for new players in the set-up. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said the ongoing series is a good platform to test players like Adam Milne, who didn’t get a …

India squad for New Zealand, Bangladesh series: Hardik to captain in T20s, Dhawan to lead in ODIs; Rohit, Kohli return for BAN tour
2 years, 2 months ago

India squad for New Zealand, Bangladesh series: Hardik to captain in T20s, Dhawan to lead in ODIs; Rohit, Kohli return for BAN tour

The Hindu  

KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to be rested in New Zealand. Test squad for Bangladesh series: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, KS Bharat, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. ODI squad for Bangladesh series: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, …

Virat Kohli sustains groin strain, likely to miss 1st ODI vs England
2 years, 5 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

‘Kohli kept team ahead of him': Ex-IND spinner backs under fire Virat, says ‘embraced their attacking brand of cricket’
2 years, 6 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Aim is to solidify our batting line-up ahead of World Cup: Bavuma
2 years, 7 months ago

Aim is to solidify our batting line-up ahead of World Cup: Bavuma

The Hindu  

For the first time in nearly eight months since its last outing at the ICC World T20 in the United Arab Emirates last year, the South African team will play an international T20 match when it takes on India in a five-match series that starts in Delhi on Thursday. The team started its practice sessions on Friday and skipper Temba …

Virat Kohli is overcooked, needs a break: Ravi Shastri
2 years, 8 months ago

Virat Kohli is overcooked, needs a break: Ravi Shastri

The Hindu  

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

Butterflies in the stomach: Virat Kohli excited as RCB gear up for IPL 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Butterflies in the stomach: Virat Kohli excited as RCB gear up for IPL 2022

India Today  

Virat Kohli has expressed his excitement for the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League, which gets underway on March 26. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain took to social media and posted a picture of himself with a caption on IPL 2022. Notably, Kohli was RCB’s full-time captain from the 2013 season to 2021, but now the reins have …

'Even South Africans looked to do this': Disappointed Gavaskar issues huge warning to Kohli after poor outing in 1st ODI
2 years, 11 months ago

'Even South Africans looked to do this': Disappointed Gavaskar issues huge warning to Kohli after poor outing in 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar issued a huge warning to Virat Kohli after his poor show in the opening match of the three match series against West Indies on Sunday in Ahmedabad where he scored only 8 off 4. Dissecting the dismissal at the end of India's six-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gavaskar, in conversation with Star Sports, …

'I'm not interested in making a controversy of it’: Kohli on DRS row, says 'people outside don't know the exact details'
2 years, 11 months ago

'I'm not interested in making a controversy of it’: Kohli on DRS row, says 'people outside don't know the exact details'

Hindustan Times  

For the first time since expressing his displeasure on the stump microphone, Virat Kohli has spoken about the episode that saw him and some of his India teammates lose their calm. The DRS row involving South Africa captain Dean Elgar emerged as one of the major talking points of the match, but even bigger than it was the manner in …

Virat Kohli: No running away from our batting collapses every now and then
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat Kohli: No running away from our batting collapses every now and then

The Hindu  

There is "no running away" from India's batting collapses every now and then, captain Virat Kohli said on Friday after his team squandered a 1-0 lead and a golden opportunity to script a maiden Test series win in South Africa. Having collapses every now and then not a good thing," Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony after South Africa …

New Zealand's white-ball tour of Australia in doubt due to extended border restrictions
2 years, 11 months ago

New Zealand's white-ball tour of Australia in doubt due to extended border restrictions

India Today  

New Zealand’s white-ball cricket tour to Australia later this month is in doubt because of extended border restrictions which require the team to have isolation places booked for their return. New Zealand Cricket didn't book places in managed isolation for the team in February because they anticipated the implementation in mid-January of a policy which would allow New Zealand citizens …

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Kohli is getting better, says Pujara
3 years ago

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Kohli is getting better, says Pujara

India TV News  

Middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Wednesday said that skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the ongoing second Test due to back spasm, was getting better and will soon regain fitness to play. "Officially I cannot reveal anything more but now he is definitely getting better and I feel that he will be fit very soon," Pujara said during a media interaction. …

SA vs Ind | Kohli pulls out of Test with back spasm
3 years ago

SA vs Ind | Kohli pulls out of Test with back spasm

The Hindu  

So, Virat Kohli will not be playing his 100th Test in South Africa after all. Dravid also spoke about celebrating Kohli’s 100th Test, at Cape Town, and added that the India captain would be presented before the media ahead of the match. Rahul said Kohli had a “back spasm.” Shortly after the second Test commenced, a BCCI release stated: “Team …

Kohli misses South Africa Test as outside noise grows
3 years ago

Kohli misses South Africa Test as outside noise grows

The Hindu  

So Virat Kohli will not be playing his 100th Test in South Africa after all. Dravid also spoke about celebrating Kohli’s 100th Test, at Cape Town, and added the Indian captain will be presented before the media ahead of the match. Rahul said Kohli had a “back spasm.” Shortly after the second Test commenced, a BCCI release stated: “Team India …

South Africa vs India, 1st Test: Virat Kohli would be unhappy with his performance on Day 1, says Ashish Nehra
3 years ago

South Africa vs India, 1st Test: Virat Kohli would be unhappy with his performance on Day 1, says Ashish Nehra

India Today  

Former fast bowler Ashish Nehra expressed concerns at the way Virat Kohli was dismissed on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa on Sunday but also backed the Indian captain to return to form very soon. South Africa bowlers made Kohli play a loose shot and this has been a problem lately. The former India left-arm pacer …

India looks past omicron, sees chance of history in SAfrica
3 years ago

India looks past omicron, sees chance of history in SAfrica

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — For all its glorious history, India has never won a test series in South Africa and the chance to change that will be the focus for Virat Kohli’s top-ranked team on a monthlong tour spent in another coronavirus bio-bubble, this time amid the threat of the new omicron variant. The tour, with the first test …

Ganguly Reacts to Kohli Comments, Says BCCI Will Deal With It Appropriately
3 years ago

Ganguly Reacts to Kohli Comments, Says BCCI Will Deal With It Appropriately

The Quint  

Notably, the former India captain had said that he personally spoke to Kohli when he was deciding to step down as the T20I captain and urged him to carry on with the job but the star batter decided to quit the position. With Ganguly and Kohli directly contradicting each other in public, there is a visible issue between the board …

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