‘Maybe he wanted to unburden himself by letting go of one format’: MSK Prasad ‘surprised’ by Virat Kohli’s decision
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Maybe he wanted to unburden himself by letting go of one format’: MSK Prasad ‘surprised’ by Virat Kohli’s decision

Hindustan Times  

Former chief selector MSK Prasad said he was surprised to know about Virat Kohli’s decision to step down as India’s T20I captain after the conclusion T20 World Cup in November. MSK Prasad with captain Virat Kohli Speaking with Sportstar, Prasad reckoned that excessive workload that comes with leading Team India across all formats and the stress of living in bio-bubble could have been the reason behind Kohli’s massive decision. The former selector further stated that the decision of stepping down will de-stress Kohli and help him lead the Indian side in the upcoming T20 World Cup without much pressure. We have achieved success in New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa, Australia, and this T20 World Cup will be the first mega T20I event under his captaincy.

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‘Virat Kohli’s time is gone’: Ex-England cricketer casts doubts on India star’s future ahead of Champions Trophy
1 day, 3 hours ago

‘Virat Kohli’s time is gone’: Ex-England cricketer casts doubts on India star’s future ahead of Champions Trophy

Live Mint  

Former England cricketer David Llyod has cast aspersions on the future of Indian batter Virat Kohli, noting that he is a ‘great’ cricketer but would know that he is past his prime. Lloyd also stated that Indian coach Gautam Gambhir will have a massive say on Kohli's future going forward. Virat Kohl past his best, says Ex-cricketer: Speaking to talkSport …

Virat Kohli’s plan for comeback during ‘worst times’: Old video resurfaces, ‘Commit to hard work’
2 days, 18 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s plan for comeback during ‘worst times’: Old video resurfaces, ‘Commit to hard work’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli is known to be a warrior. Kohli is no different as the former world no.1 knows how to overcome difficult times in life. “How you respond during times when you're not feeling your best, how you manage that phase and accept things as they are, is quite delicate,” said Kohli in the video. Virat Kohli's slump in cricket …

Kohli might benefit from a stint in county cricket ahead of England tour
1 week, 1 day ago

Kohli might benefit from a stint in county cricket ahead of England tour

The Hindu  

A poor result usually speeds up transition, and this Indian team has been in transition for a while now. Technical issue It might not be a bad idea for some batters — Virat Kohli certainly — to seek a county contract in England ahead of the tour. But there is a technical issue outside his off stump — first exposed …

Virat Kohli asked to think of teammates; Sunil Gavaskar unhappy with India star’s antics in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli asked to think of teammates; Sunil Gavaskar unhappy with India star’s antics in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Live Mint  

Unimpressed with Virat Kohli's antics on the field during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar opined that the India star's acts in response to the Australian crowd's constant booing make life harder for the other Indian players. Gavaskar's comments come after Kohli's ‘Sandpaper gesture’ on the third day of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney following …

Hope Australia tour doesn't define Virat Kohli, it was a perfect storm: Deep Dasgupta
1 week, 2 days ago

Hope Australia tour doesn't define Virat Kohli, it was a perfect storm: Deep Dasgupta

India Today  

Virat Kohli's struggles in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy were not due to technical issues or a lack of effort, former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta said. Speaking to IndiaToday.in on Tuesday, Dasgupta explained that while the scorecard may paint a grim picture, a closer analysis of Kohli's dismissals and the conditions reveals a "perfect storm" for the superstar batter. Edged …

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat
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1 week, 2 days ago

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat

Hindustan Times  

India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia. India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat With out-of-form skipper Rohit missing, the visitors went down by six wickets in the fifth and final Test on Sunday in Sydney to …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar fumed at the superstar culture in Indian cricket and the lack of commitment to playing in domestic cricket tournaments amid the struggles in international cricket. Their comments were completely directed towards India's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had a disastrous tour of Australia. India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, …

'It will be sad if it’s Kohli's last series': Pat Cummins speaks on Indian batting star after BGT win
1 week, 3 days ago

'It will be sad if it’s Kohli's last series': Pat Cummins speaks on Indian batting star after BGT win

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli’s recent tour, which concluded on Sunday, is widely speculated to be his final one in Australia. Image: AP Australian skipper Pat Cummins rates Virat Kohli as a great competitor who makes the game lively with his theatrics and he will be “sad” if the latest Border-Gavaskar trophy does end up being the Indian superstar’s last tour Down Under. …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
1 week, 3 days ago

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times  

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

VIDEO- BGT: Virat brings theatre to the game, will be sad if he has played his last Test in Australia: Cummins
1 week, 3 days ago

VIDEO- BGT: Virat brings theatre to the game, will be sad if he has played his last Test in Australia: Cummins

The Hindu  

Australian skipper Pat Cummins rates Virat Kohli as a great competitor who makes the game lively with his theatrics and he will be “sad” if the latest Border-Gavaskar trophy does end up being the Indian superstar’s last tour Down Under. Following the hundred in the series opener, Kohli’s troubles outside the off-stump compounded as he was caught in the slip …

King dethroned? A not-so-perfect ending to Virat Kohli's Australian fairytale
1 week, 4 days ago

King dethroned? A not-so-perfect ending to Virat Kohli's Australian fairytale

India Today  

They say all good things must come to an end, and it seems like a dream fairytale has just reached its conclusion. | Sydney Test: Full Scorecard | Virat Kohli's journey on Australian soil has been a roller-coaster of emotions. With India not scheduled to play a Test series in Australia until the end of 2027, Virat Kohli may not …

Kohli tried everything in his capabilities, now battling with self-doubt: Manjrekar
1 week, 4 days ago

Kohli tried everything in his capabilities, now battling with self-doubt: Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels Virat Kohli has tried everything to end his outside off-stump weakness and is now suffering from self-doubt. Analysing Kohli’s dismissal after the end of the day’s play, Manjrekar said that after several years he’s gone back to batting inside his crease. India finish Day 2 leading by 145 runs Border Gavaskar Trophy: …

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar
1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has opened up about Virat Kohli’s future in Test cricket. He emphasised the importance of looking ahead, especially considering who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship final. What I’ve been emphasising over the last 8–10 days is that we need to consider who will be available for the 2027 World Test Championship …

'Knowing he doesn't have lot of time left...': AUS great snubs Rohit Sharma's struggles, backs ODI 'master' Virat Kohli
1 week, 6 days ago

'Knowing he doesn't have lot of time left...': AUS great snubs Rohit Sharma's struggles, backs ODI 'master' Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

All is not well within the Indian setup at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with reports of unrest within the dressing room following India's defeat in Melbourne. The side trails 1-2 with the final Test in Sydney, and two of its batting stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, seem to be at the forefront of the concerns. India's Virat Kohli and captain …

‘Succession policy must be clear’: 1983 World Cup winner on Virat Kohli’s retirement question
2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Succession policy must be clear’: 1983 World Cup winner on Virat Kohli’s retirement question

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli is once again in the news due to a lack of runs and his familiar troubles with deliveries outside the off stump. The experienced batter's recent performance have led to rising clamour among the cricketing circles over if he should announce his retirement from Test cricket and let a younger player take over. Former India …

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run

Hindustan Times  

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes no one knows what is going on inside Virat Kohli's mind as the 36-year-old continues to struggle in Tests. In the second innings of the Melbourne Test, Virat Kohli once again fell to a delivery outside off as he tried to play a cover drive off the bowling of Mitchell Starc. Amid Kohli's poor …

2024 yearender: A cup high, a home low
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

2024 yearender: A cup high, a home low

Hindustan Times  

In the 13 years, two months and 26 days since April 2, 2011, India’s relationship with the cricket World Cup had become a one-way street of unrequited love. The Champions Trophy 2013 was a much-celebrated follow-up of the ODI World Cup win but the absurdly high count of near-misses thereafter injected a strain of nervous uncertainty whenever India were in …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's last dance and push for transition: Expectations from Indian cricket in 2025
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's last dance and push for transition: Expectations from Indian cricket in 2025

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 proved fruitful for Indian cricket, as the men's team lifted the T20 World Cup trophy after a long wait since 2007. The women's team will also be under immense pressure to end the ICC title drought under Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy as India will host the ODI World Cup next year. However, when India last played an ICC …

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli once again disappointed as India battled to save the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Day 5 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The star India batter, who had a wonderful record at the MCG before the start of the 4th Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 316 runs at an average of 52.66 with a highest …

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Ravi Shastri hopeful Virat Kohli will roar again at MCG if the ‘King’ does THIS
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Ravi Shastri hopeful Virat Kohli will roar again at MCG if the ‘King’ does THIS

Live Mint  

With the World Test Championship 2025 finals spot on a bet and South Africa already registering its name as one of the finalists, former India coach Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to ‘forget everything else’ ahead of the final innings of the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Suggesting Virat Kohli to bat just like he did in the …

‘Whatever people are saying, it can go to hell’: Ravi Shastri's no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to regain form
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Whatever people are saying, it can go to hell’: Ravi Shastri's no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to regain form

Hindustan Times  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to get his mojo back as the Boxing Day Test hangs in the balance with a day left. Ravi Shastri, who shared a great camaraderie with Virat Kohli, advised him to stay disciplined while batting. The former India head coach predicted if Kohli manages to be patient and show …

‘In his element': Virat Kohli sparks captaincy buzz online after instructing teammates against Australia at the MCG
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘In his element': Virat Kohli sparks captaincy buzz online after instructing teammates against Australia at the MCG

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, once again stole the spotlight during the fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, Australia. On Day 4 of the match, despite not officially leading the team, Virat’s animated on-field presence—offering tactical advice, adjusting field placements, and engaging bowlers—ignited speculation about his potential return to captaincy. Fielding at second slip during Australia’s second innings, the …

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Nears Iconic World Record In IND-PAK Clash
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli Nears Iconic World Record In IND-PAK Clash

ABP News  

Virat Kohli in Champions Trophy 2025: Former Indian captain Virat Kohli, a legend in the world of cricket, is on the verge of achieving a remarkable milestone during ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Virat Kohli, who has retired from T20Is, will not feature in the T20I matches but is expected to play in the ODI series against England. Following the England …

‘I haven’t been disciplined': Virat Kohli accepts mistake, says his pride is hurt in Australia
3 weeks ago

‘I haven’t been disciplined': Virat Kohli accepts mistake, says his pride is hurt in Australia

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli promised to grind it out in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne to get back amongst runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's Virat Kohli looks on Kohli said he takes pride in rising to the challenge of Test cricket in different conditions and would look to bring that quality into play in the remaining two Tests of this …

Haven't been disciplined enough: Virat Kohli makes bold admission in Melbourne Test
3 weeks ago

Haven't been disciplined enough: Virat Kohli makes bold admission in Melbourne Test

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli has made a bold admission regarding his inconsistent run with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Speaking ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Kohli acknowledged that he had not been disciplined enough with his batting on the livelier pitches in Australia, which has been reflected in his inconsistent performances this series. Kohli …

'Virat Kohli spends good amount of time in UK so...': RCB Team Director reveals India legend's role in auction strategy
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

'Virat Kohli brought this upon himself...': Gavaskar admits 'worrying' signs over India great's repetitive dismissals
4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Virat Kohli brought this upon himself...': Gavaskar admits 'worrying' signs over India great's repetitive dismissals

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli’s ongoing struggles with wide deliveries resurfaced on Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba, as the Indian batter continued to falter under pressure. Attempting a cover drive, Kohli’s loose shot found the waiting hands of wicketkeeper Alex Carey, leaving India reeling at 22/3 in response to Australia’s hefty first-innings total of 445. India's Virat Kohli walks …

Virat Kohli's Brisbane dismissal reminds Sunil Gavaskar of England 2014 lean patch
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli's Brisbane dismissal reminds Sunil Gavaskar of England 2014 lean patch

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar opened up if Virat Kohli's current dismissals are giving a deja vu of 2014 England horror. He was chasing deliveries outside off-stump - exactly what he did today.That's the reason why India found themselves in a position like this. That's the reason why India found themselves in a position like this," Gavaskar exclusively told India …

IND vs AUS: Kohli's outside off-stump struggles continue with Gabba Test dismissal, Gavaskar urges batter to be patient
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Kohli's outside off-stump struggles continue with Gabba Test dismissal, Gavaskar urges batter to be patient

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood during the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Monday. AP Virat Kohli’s struggles in dealing with outside off-stump deliveries continued on Monday after he was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood on the third day of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane. IND vs AUS | Indian cricket team …

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals
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1 month ago

Why Virat Kohli will be disappointed with Gabba Test dismissal: Bangar reveals

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar expressed that star batter Virat Kohli would be particularly disappointed with the nature of his dismissal to Australia’s Josh Hazlewood on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test on December 16. Kohli’s early departure added to the pressure on India’s batting unit, already reeling after losing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and then Shubman Gill cheaply. The …

Kapil Dev refuses to give advice to struggling Virat Kohli to come out of rut in Australia: ‘It is only up to him…’
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1 month ago

Kapil Dev refuses to give advice to struggling Virat Kohli to come out of rut in Australia: ‘It is only up to him…’

Hindustan Times  

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has no advice for Virat Kohli, who needs to get his rhythm back for the Brisbane Test against Australia. Indian batsman Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal on the second day of the pink-ball Test. 1983 WC-winning skipper rated Kohli as one of the top four batters to play for India …

Virat Kohli has a serious technical issue to which he just can't find a solution: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli has a serious technical issue to which he just can't find a solution: Sanjay Manjrekar

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli was dismissed for 11 on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, falling victim to the fourth-stump line yet again and registering his third low score in four outings in the ongoing series. Virat Kohli fell victim to the off-stump line once again after getting caught-behind on 11 on Day 2 of the second Test …

’Serious technical issue’: Sanjay Manjrekar rings alarm bells after Virat Kohli’s failure in Adelaide
1 month, 1 week ago

’Serious technical issue’: Sanjay Manjrekar rings alarm bells after Virat Kohli’s failure in Adelaide

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli was once again in the firing line after a disappointing show in the two innings of the pink ball Test match against Australia in Adelaide. Coming off the back of a sensational hundred in Perth, Kohli was expected to be the glue that holds India's middle order together, but the batsman failed to live up …

’Serious technical issue’: Sanjay Manjrekar rings alarm bells after Virat Kohli’s failure in Adelaide
1 month, 1 week ago

’Serious technical issue’: Sanjay Manjrekar rings alarm bells after Virat Kohli’s failure in Adelaide

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli was once again in the firing line after a disappointing show in the two innings of the pink ball Test match against Australia in Adelaide. Coming off the back of a sensational hundred in Perth, Kohli was expected to be the glue that holds India's middle order together, but the batsman failed to live up …

'Virat Kohli's average slipped to 48 because of adamance...': Ex-India batter drops truth bomb after Adelaide failure
1 month, 1 week ago

'Virat Kohli's average slipped to 48 because of adamance...': Ex-India batter drops truth bomb after Adelaide failure

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli couldn’t continue the momentum from his century in Perth, as he fell cheaply in the first innings of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Adelaide. Former Indian cricketer and pundit Sanjay Manjrekar wasn’t happy with Kohli falling to such a delivery once again, bringing up how this was a recurring theme towards the latter part of Kohli’s …

Virat Kohli adamant? Sanjay Manjrekar highlights flaw after pink-ball Test dismissal
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli adamant? Sanjay Manjrekar highlights flaw after pink-ball Test dismissal

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has pointed out Virat Kohli’s recurring weakness against deliveries outside off-stump. Manjrekar, disappointed with Kohli's dismissal, highlighted his declining Test average and his persistent struggle against balls outside off-stump. But more crucially, his adamance to not try another way to tackle it,” Manjrekar wrote on X. AUS vs IND Day 1: Live updates One important …

Watch: Virat Kohli injured? Batter seen bandaged in Adelaide training
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Virat Kohli injured? Batter seen bandaged in Adelaide training

India Today  

As Rohit Sharma-led India aims to extend their winning momentum in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a video of star batter Virat Kohli receiving medical attention for a possible knee niggle has left fans concerned. The clip, which emerged from India’s training session ahead of the Day-Night Test in Adelaide starting from December 6, showed the team’s medical staff bandaging Kohli’s …

'Told Virat Kohli I support RCB only because...': Australian minister reserves 'highest praise' for India batting great
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Told Virat Kohli I support RCB only because...': Australian minister reserves 'highest praise' for India batting great

Hindustan Times  

One of the most popular athletes in not only India but right across the world, there may not be an overseas country where Virat Kohli’s star shines brighter than in Australia. Kohli, along with the rest of the Indian squad, is currently in the Australian capital of Canberra for the tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI during the Border-Gavaskar …

Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid drops ominous 'big series' warning for Australia after Virat Kohli's Perth special

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Dravid has said that Virat Kohli could be in for a big series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the latter ended his poor run of form in Tests with a century in Perth. Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls which, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 off 297 and KL Rahul's 77 off 176 helped India set Australia …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli Continues Poor Run; Gets Bamboozled By Aussie Pacer | WATCH
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli Continues Poor Run; Gets Bamboozled By Aussie Pacer | WATCH

ABP News  

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli's horrific run with the bat continues, as the legendary batter is dismissed for 5 in the ongoing first Test match between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has commenced today, and India are in all sorts of trouble, as the side have produced …

Retirement calls get louder for Virat Kohli as ex-India captain begins BGT 2024 on sour note
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Retirement calls get louder for Virat Kohli as ex-India captain begins BGT 2024 on sour note

Live Mint  

Retirement calls got louder for Virat Kohli as the former India captain began his Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 on Friday on a sour note at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday. “Virat Kohli should consider hanging up his boots if he doesn't get his form back in this test series,” one user wrote in frustration on X. !” Another user …

Retirement calls get louder for Virat Kohli as ex-India captain begins BGT 2024 on sour note
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Retirement calls get louder for Virat Kohli as ex-India captain begins BGT 2024 on sour note

Live Mint  

Retirement calls got louder for Virat Kohli as the former India captain began his Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 on Friday on a sour note at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday. “Virat Kohli should consider hanging up his boots if he doesn't get his form back in this test series,” one user wrote in frustration on X. !” Another user …

Virat Kohli’s decline leaves India pondering unthinkable question ahead of Australia series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli’s decline leaves India pondering unthinkable question ahead of Australia series

The Independent  

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India vs Australia: Virat Kohli returns to Perth, where it all began 12 summers ago, in search of his 25-year-old self
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli returns to Perth, where it all began 12 summers ago, in search of his 25-year-old self

Hindustan Times  

On Sunday, Virat Kohli walked into the nets with the motive of looking super confident and uber-dominant. Sure enough, Kohli's fighting hundred in Adelaide during India's 2011/12 tour marked his arrival in Test cricket, but just a game before, Kohli had shown signs that he belonged. The world remembers Kohli's 116 at the Adelaide Oval, but only a handful recalls …

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli returns to Perth, where it all began 12 summers ago, in search of his 25-year-old self
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli returns to Perth, where it all began 12 summers ago, in search of his 25-year-old self

Hindustan Times  

On Sunday, Virat Kohli walked into the nets with the motive of looking super confident and uber-dominant. Sure enough, Kohli's fighting hundred in Adelaide during India's 2011/12 tour marked his arrival in Test cricket, but just a game before, Kohli had shown signs that he belonged. On a challenging surface that saw India's ageing superstars Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender …

King Kohli: How Aussie stars have hyped up India's batting star ahead of Test series
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

King Kohli: How Aussie stars have hyped up India's batting star ahead of Test series

India Today  

The countdown for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series has begun as in a couple of days from now, the Indian team will take on Australia on their home soil. -------------------------------------------------------------------- If India aim to win, Kohli should be top run-scorer: Michael clarke "Virat Kohli's record in Australia is phenomenal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I worry about Kohli in Australia, he will be amongst …

Virat Kohli can find batting form by antagonising Australia: Ravi Shastri
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli can find batting form by antagonising Australia: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri reckons that batting stalwart Virat Kohli should embrace his fiery and combative persona against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to rediscover his dominant form in Test cricket. With the opening Test of the much-anticipated series set to begin in Perth on Friday, Shastri believes Kohli's trademark aggression could be the key to reversing his recent …

Virat Kohli knows exactly what Australia is planning for him: Sanjay Manjrekar
2 months ago

Virat Kohli knows exactly what Australia is planning for him: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels Virat Kohli already knows what Australia is going to plan against him in the upcoming Test series. Ahead of the series, there’s a lot of chatter around star India batter Virat Kohli’s form who’s been having a tough time with the bat in the longest format. Virat Kohli's stellar record in Australia Kohli hasn’t …

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

'That is a bad move, Ricky. What are you doing?': Ponting's Virat Kohli act questioned amid 'spicy' ball-tampering claim
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2 months ago

'That is a bad move, Ricky. What are you doing?': Ponting's Virat Kohli act questioned amid 'spicy' ball-tampering claim

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Lee, on Tuesday, admitted that he was left shocked after he heard Australia legend Ricky Ponting's comment on Virat Kohli's form ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22, with the opener in Perth. Ricky Ponting's Virat Kohli act sparked concerns among Aussies There is an old saying—'Do not poke the bear,' which the …

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