Virat Kohli is the best batter in the world, says Shikhar Dhawan as he picks dream ODI XI
1 year, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli is the best batter in the world, says Shikhar Dhawan as he picks dream ODI XI

India Today  

India opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has said that Virat Kohli is the best batter in the world while picking his dream one-day international XI. Speaking on the ICC Review, Dhawan called Kohli the best batter in the world while picking him in his dream ODI XI. He went on to pick Australia pacer Mitchell Starc and Rashid Khan in his XI, saying that that Afghanistan spinner will be very impactful in India during the World Cup and will pick a lot of wickets. The left-handed batter chose South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada to partner Starc in his ODI XI due to him being a right-arm pacer.

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Virat Kohli hits new low in latest ICC Test rankings, drops out of top 25 after 12 years
1 day, 12 hours ago

Virat Kohli hits new low in latest ICC Test rankings, drops out of top 25 after 12 years

India TV News  

Virat Kohli failed to revive his downfall in Test cricket after struggling for form in the recent Boder-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After scoring just 190 runs in the five-match Test series in Australia, the star Indian batter slipped out of the top 25 in the ICC Test batting rankings. He last witnessed a place out of the top 25 ICC Test …

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead
5 days, 12 hours ago

Masterclass: Acting captain Virat Kohli earns praise in Sydney Test after India take lead

India Today  

The Indian cricket team fans were left in awe of Virat Kohli's captaincy after India were able to bundle out Australia for 181 runs and take the lead in the Sydney Test. AUS vs IND, Sydney Test Day 2: Live Updates Beau Webster and Pat Cummins were able to frustrate India for a bit before Nitish Reddy came in to …

Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket depends on Indian selectors: Sunil Gavaskar
5 days, 12 hours 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 …

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir
6 days, 3 hours ago

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli hasn’t enjoyed the best Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Since missing the entirety of the series against England at the start of the year, the matches against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia towards the close of 2024 have seen Kohli only score 35 runs in 5 innings when coming out to bat in the first innings of a Test …

One-man army Bumrah now highest rated Indian ever in ICC’s Test bowling rankings
1 week ago

One-man army Bumrah now highest rated Indian ever in ICC’s Test bowling rankings

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah is the only reason why India still go into the Sydney Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with a chance of levelling the series, and everybody in the world knows it. With 30 wickets in the series at a remarkable average of 12.83, the pacer has kept Australia on the edge, and as a result of that performance …

Virat Kohli’s former teammate blasts India batter over declining form in Tests, says ‘Even a young player will give…’
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli’s former teammate blasts India batter over declining form in Tests, says ‘Even a young player will give…’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's declining form in Test cricket over the past five years has been a major concern for the Indian cricket team. Considering a player of Kohli's stature, the former India captain's Test batting average of close to 28, has a drawn several question marks on his future in the longest format of the game. Along with India captain Rohit …

Justin Langer picks 'gladiatorial' Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara
1 week, 5 days ago

Justin Langer picks 'gladiatorial' Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara

India Today  

Former Australia batter Justin Langer said that Virat Kohli is the best batter that he has ever seen. Speaking ahead of Day 3 of the 4th Test match between India and Australia, Langer rated Virat Kohli ahead of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara for his gladiatorial attitude and incredible fitness. "You asked me Mark why I said yesterday that Virat …

'I'd put my life and last dollar on Virat Kohli': Australia great Justin Langer says India legend ahead of Sachin, Lara
1 week, 6 days ago

'I'd put my life and last dollar on Virat Kohli': Australia great Justin Langer says India legend ahead of Sachin, Lara

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli perished in the last half an hour of Day 2 of the 4th Test between India and Australia, but former batter and head coach Justin Langer still considers him the best batter he has ever seen. However, Langer has solid evidence to back his belief in Kohli, to the extent that the Aussie great is willing to put …

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: What is Virat Kohli’s record at the MCG?
2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: What is Virat Kohli’s record at the MCG?

The Hindu  

India will be looking for Virat Kohli to arrest his declining form when it takes the field against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day. In the 6 innings Kohli has played at the MCG, he has scored 316 runs at an average of 52.66. Kohli’s record at the MCG: Matches played: 3 Innings: 6 Runs scored: 316 …

Ex-Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir calls Virat Kohli ‘greatest batsman of this generation’, says ‘he laughs when…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

'Get your batting right': Virat Kohli shaken up by 'five-year-struggle' reality as Andy Roberts loses hopes of revival
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Get your batting right': Virat Kohli shaken up by 'five-year-struggle' reality as Andy Roberts loses hopes of revival

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli, on Tuesday, was shaken up up a hard-hitting reality on his ongoing struggle in Test cricket as West Indies' fast bowling legend Andy Roberts lost all hope of revival despite a century Perth against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener. India's Virat Kohli looks dejected and walks back to the pavilion after losing his …

Virat Kohli closes in top 10 of Test batting rankings after Perth Test hundred
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli closes in top 10 of Test batting rankings after Perth Test hundred

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli jumped nine places in the ICC Test batting rankings on Wednesday, November 27 after his magnificent hundred against Australia in Perth. Following his magnificent century, Kohli has jumped nine places in the ICC Test batting rankings to be at 13th spot. South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1 Live ICC Test batting Rankings …

Virat Kohli surpasses Babar, Labuschagne with big jump in ICC Test batting rankings after Perth ton
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli surpasses Babar, Labuschagne with big jump in ICC Test batting rankings after Perth ton

India TV News  

Virat Kohli's first international century in 2024 earned him a big boost in the updated ICC men's Test batting rankings on Wednesday. Kohli brought his 30th Test hundred, and 81st international century to jump 9 places up to the 13th position in the updated ICC Test batting rankings. He surpassed the likes of Marnus Labuschagne and Babar Azam, with the …

Virat Kohli above Joe Root among Test batters: Former Australia head coach
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli above Joe Root among Test batters: Former Australia head coach

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer and head coach Darren Lehmann has rated Virat Kohli above Joe Root among Test batters. Notably, Kohli recently scored his 30th Test century on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. Following his century, Lehmann hailed Kohli for his return to form and rated him above star England batter Joe Root …

Virat Kohli doesn't need us, we need him: Jasprit Bumrah after Perth Test century
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli doesn't need us, we need him: Jasprit Bumrah after Perth Test century

India Today  

India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah lauded Virat Kohli’s exceptional century in the second innings of the Perth Test, which was instrumental in India’s resounding 295-run victory against Australia on November 25. Kohli silenced critics with a resilient 143-ball 100, a timely knock that reaffirmed his stature in Test cricket and helped India secure a commanding 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar …

Virat Kohli doesn't have anything to prove, his contribution is unparalleled: Kapil Dev
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli doesn't have anything to prove, his contribution is unparalleled: Kapil Dev

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Legendary Kapil Dev said Virat Kohli doesn't have anything to prove and his contribution is “unparalleled” after the Indian batting star made his 30th Test hundred against Australia in the ongoing first Test at Perth on Sunday. If a big player takes a lot of time to bounce back, media's job is that,” Kapil told PTI at the Vishwa …

Virat Kohli's past success in Australia will help him in BGT: Cheteshwar Pujara
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Virat Kohli will start from zero against Australia: Hayden dismisses form concerns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli will start from zero against Australia: Hayden dismisses form concerns

India Today  

Former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden expressed confidence that India’s star batter Virat Kohli will be at his best during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Speaking at a virtual media interaction hosted by Cricket Australia, Hayden praised Kohli’s temperament and highlighted his experience and success on Australian soil as key factors in the series. We all know that he's capable of …

Virat Kohli is India's best bet at no 3 in Perth: 1983 World Cup winning player
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli is India's best bet at no 3 in Perth: 1983 World Cup winning player

India Today  

Former India cricketer Kirti Azad has backed star India batter Virat Kohli to fill in at number three in Shubman Gill’s absence for the first Test against Australia at Perth Stadium, Perth. However, despite his low returns, Azad feels Kohli is the best man to be India’s number three given his vast experience. Kohli's numbers at number 3 in Tests …

Virat Kohli can find batting form by antagonising Australia: Ravi Shastri
1 month, 3 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 picks his greatest Test knock in Australia: 'That was the toughest pitch I ever batted on'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli picks his greatest Test knock in Australia: 'That was the toughest pitch I ever batted on'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli has played 13 Tests in Australia, scored over 1300 runs, and smashed six centuries, but did you know that the inning closest to his heart was the one India lost? Only four Indian batters have scored a century in a Test match at Perth – WACA and Optus Stadium – namely Sunil Gavaskar, Mohinder Amarnath, Sachin Tendulkar and …

Justin Langer wants Australian public to make the most of ‘superstar’ Virat Kohli: 'Not going to be around forever'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Justin Langer wants Australian public to make the most of ‘superstar’ Virat Kohli: 'Not going to be around forever'

Hindustan Times  

Champions can never be written off and this is exactly what former Australia opening batter Justin Langer has told Pat Cummins and co ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, set to begin on November 22 in Perth. Virat Kohli is also under scrutiny as runs have dried up and the right-handed batter has registered just two Test centuries in the …

Virat Kohli has to be leading run scorer if India aims to win: Michael Clarke
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli has to be leading run scorer if India aims to win: Michael Clarke

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke made his predictions on how India could win the series against Australia ahead of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Clarke predicted that if Virat Kohli has a record-breaking series where he becomes the leading run-scorer, followed by Rishabh Pant, then India would have a chance to win the series. "If India are to win …

Virat Kohli is not gelling with captain Rohit and coach Gambhir: Brendon Julian
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli is not gelling with captain Rohit and coach Gambhir: Brendon Julian

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Brendon Julian has made a shocking statement regarding the Indian dressing room saying that Virat Kohli is not gelling with captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Heading into the series, India need their star batter Virat Kohli in top form as he has a prolific record in Australia. Recently, Brendon Julian shared his thoughts on …

Virat Kohli retaining place in Test team despite poor form highlighted by Ponting: 'Wouldn't be anyone else playing...'
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2 months ago

Virat Kohli retaining place in Test team despite poor form highlighted by Ponting: 'Wouldn't be anyone else playing...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in, on the recent form of Virat Kohli, saying the underwhelming returns of the right-handed batter recently, are indeed a "concern". There wouldn't be anyone else probably even playing international cricket as a top-order batsman that's only scored two Test match hundreds in five years," Ponting said on the latest episode of ICC …

Virat Kohli slips out of top 20 in ICC Test batting rankings for first time in a decade; two Indians in top 10
2 months ago

Virat Kohli slips out of top 20 in ICC Test batting rankings for first time in a decade; two Indians in top 10

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli slipped out of the top 20 among the batters in ICC Test rankings for the first time in a decade after the updated list was announced on Wednesday. Kohli, who was placed 14th before India’s Test series against New Zealand, lost eight places to be at 22. Pant, who was India’s top run-getter in the Test series including …

Virat Kohli served harsh 'youth' warning amidst poor red-ball form: 'He's got to start performing otherwise selectors…'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli served harsh 'youth' warning amidst poor red-ball form: 'He's got to start performing otherwise selectors…'

Hindustan Times  

Team India batting maestro Virat Kohli has been facing scrutiny for his underwhelming red-ball form in recent times. Veteran Australia spinner Brad Hogg has advised Kohli to get his mojo back and regain form in the next 10 Test matches to give India a chance to claim their first World Test Championship title. India definitely need Virat Kohli to step …

Virat Kohli's Monumental Record In ODIs: A Milestone Likely To Remain Unmatched For Years
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's Monumental Record In ODIs: A Milestone Likely To Remain Unmatched For Years

ABP News  

Virat Kohli's unbreakable record: Indian batting legend Virat Kohli has been setting records since his international debut in 2008. One of the most prestigious records in Virat Kohli's career is his world record for the most centuries in ODI cricket, with 50 centuries to his name in the format. While records are often meant to be broken, surpassing Virat Kohli's …

Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals His Pick For Best Captain: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Or Rohit Sharma?
4 months ago

Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals His Pick For Best Captain: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Or Rohit Sharma?

ABP News  

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted the key differences in the captaincy styles of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. While Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni have ICC trophies to their names, Virat Kohli has led India to remarkable success in Test cricket, elevating the team from a number 7 ranking to the top spot in the ICC …

Let's look at Virat Kohli's stunning record against Sri Lanka ahead of 1st ODI
5 months, 1 week ago

Let's look at Virat Kohli's stunning record against Sri Lanka ahead of 1st ODI

Hindustan Times  

Colombo, : As Men in Blue prepare for the first ODI against Sri Lanka taking place on Friday, all eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who has a phenomenal record against Sri Lanka and loves playing in Colombo, where the entirety of the three-match series will take place. Let's look at Virat Kohli's stunning record against Sri …

Virat Kohli finishes T20I career with a higher all-rounder ranking than Ravindra Jadeja
6 months ago

Virat Kohli finishes T20I career with a higher all-rounder ranking than Ravindra Jadeja

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli bid adieu to T20 International on a high with the massive tag of World Champion as he played a crucial knock in the final of the T20 World Cup. Interestingly, the Indian maestro finished his T20I career with a higher ICC all-rounder ranking over his teammate Ravindra Jadeja, who also announced his retirement from the shortest format after …

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma make big progress in their last ICC T20 batting rankings
6 months ago

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma make big progress in their last ICC T20 batting rankings

India TV News  

Indian cricketers witnessed a rise in the latest ICC Men's T20 rankings after the team's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024. The veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also jumped in the men's batting rankings as they finished their T20I career with coveted glory. Both Rohit and Virat were slipped out of the top 50 ICC T20 batting …

Ravi Shastri's 'Golden Advice' For Virat Kohli Ahead IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final
6 months, 1 week ago

Ravi Shastri's 'Golden Advice' For Virat Kohli Ahead IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final

ABP News  

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has been under intense scrutiny for his poor form throughout ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 tournament. 'King Kohli' still has a chance for a royal finish by scoring big in the crucial IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final in Barbados on June 29. Meanwhile, former team India head coach Ravi Shastri believes …

Why Virat Kohli's low scores are more of a worry than relief for England before T20 World Cup semi-final against India
6 months, 1 week ago

Why Virat Kohli's low scores are more of a worry than relief for England before T20 World Cup semi-final against India

Hindustan Times  

With scores of 1, 4, 0, 24, 37, and 0, it is safe to state that Virat Kohli is going through his worst T20 World Cup. India's Virat Kohli is yet to click with the bat in this T20 World Cup. If the game demands an innings of a different nature, he's got that skill," Mott said ahead of the …

IND vs AFG: Virat Kohli becomes top run-scorer for India in T20Is, surpasses Rohit Sharma during T20 World Cup 2024 match
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AFG: Virat Kohli becomes top run-scorer for India in T20Is, surpasses Rohit Sharma during T20 World Cup 2024 match

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli became the leading run-scorer from his country in Twenty20 Internationals during a T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight match against Afghanistan in Barbados on Thursday. Ahead of the match on Thursday, Kohli was level with India skipper Rohit Sharma on 4,042 runs. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam leads the list of the world’s top run-scorers in T20Is, with 4,145 …

Virat Kohli accused of being 'selfish' by Mohammad Hafeez: 'He took a lot of balls to get to his 100'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli accused of being 'selfish' by Mohammad Hafeez: 'He took a lot of balls to get to his 100'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli was India's best batter at the ODI World Cup last year, breaking the run-scoring record at the fifty-over ICC tournament. Kohli's efforts ensured India enjoyed a 10-match unbeaten run in the tournament; however, the side endured a heartbreaking defeat in the final at the hands of Australia, who secured a cruising six-wicket win in Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli was …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma warned by Brian Lara in lead-up to Afghanistan clash at WC: ‘2 world-class players but…’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma warned by Brian Lara in lead-up to Afghanistan clash at WC: ‘2 world-class players but…’

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be tasked to give India a promising start against Afghanistan in the upcoming Super 8 fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday. Talking about the world-class batting duo of Rohit and Kohli, legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara feels either one of the Indian openers can drop anchor on the Caribbean …

India hope to see the Rohit-Virat show in Super Eights
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India hope to see the Rohit-Virat show in Super Eights

Hindustan Times  

It is a fitting coincidence that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have scored 4,042 runs each in T20Is for India. India's openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the Group A match against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Rohit is 37 while Kohli will turn 36 in November, which means that neither is certain of playing another …

Virat Kohli's unmissable reaction to New York crowd's 'Hamara neta kaisa ho...' chant during India's T20 World Cup match
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's unmissable reaction to New York crowd's 'Hamara neta kaisa ho...' chant during India's T20 World Cup match

Hindustan Times  

The contentious drop-in pitch of New York and the inattentiveness to the outfield in Florida did expose the chinks in ICC's planning for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the United States, but for the Asian crowd in the country, they did get to see their superstars in action through the New York-leg of the tournament. Virat Kohli was among …

Virat Kohli should open with Rohit Sharma in T20 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar
7 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli should open with Rohit Sharma in T20 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

India's legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar wanted Virat Kohli to open alongside Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup. Team India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign by facing Ireland in the Group A match at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on June 5. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Kohli had a sensational …

Virat Kohli receives ODI Cricketer of the Year award ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli receives ODI Cricketer of the Year award ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli received the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award on Saturday, June 1 ahead of India’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. The star batter finally received his award ahead of India’s warm-up fixture against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule As a result, Kohli became …

Virat Kohli receives ODI Cricketer of the Year award ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli receives ODI Cricketer of the Year award ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli received the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award on Saturday, June 1 ahead of India’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. The star batter finally received his award ahead of India’s warm-up fixture against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule As a result, Kohli became …

India forced themselves into opening with Kohli and Rohit, says Manjrekar in damning take on 'move that hasn't worked'
7 months, 1 week ago

India forced themselves into opening with Kohli and Rohit, says Manjrekar in damning take on 'move that hasn't worked'

Hindustan Times  

The T20 World Cup starts on Sunday with co-hosts USA facing Canada. India will be led by captain Rohit Sharma, who alongwith Virat Kohli, made his first T20I appearance earlier this year since India's defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma experienced contrasting fortunes in the 2024 IPL. However, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar …

'He's been a killer against Australia': Virat Kohli's rousing entry, gigantic reputation made Cummins, Lyon, Smith sweat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'He's been a killer against Australia': Virat Kohli's rousing entry, gigantic reputation made Cummins, Lyon, Smith sweat

Hindustan Times  

Australian cricketers Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland and Steve Smith were afraid Virat Kohli would snatch the World Test Championship final for India when the two teams met The Oval last June. Pat Cummins and Virat Kohli during last year's World Test Championship final For the longest time, Australia kept their foot on the pedal but were aware of …

Virat Kohli to open with Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal left hanging in India's Playing XI for T20 World Cup by Ricky Ponting
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli to open with Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal left hanging in India's Playing XI for T20 World Cup by Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

Team India will begin its campaign at the T20 World Cup next month, aiming to end its 11-year drought for an ICC trophy. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to open India's batting, according to Ricky Ponting Despite his impressive run tally, questions linger about his strike rate at the top of the order, prompting discussions on whether he should retain …

'In Pakistan's mind, there's supremacy. In Virat Kohli's mind, he knows...': Misbah ahead of IND vs PAK T20 WC clash
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq lavished praise on Virat Kohli for his strong mentality when performing under pressure and against big teams. Virat Kohli played the innings of his life against Pakistan at last year's World Cup. The batting maestro was also the leader run-getter in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he amassed over 700 runs, including three centuries, as …

Is Virat Kohli back to his best in the IPL?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Virat Kohli back to his best in the IPL?

Hindustan Times  

He is the leading run-getter of the season. A higher strike rate than 2016 Virat Kohli has silenced his critics and buried all the talk around his slow scoring rate with some scintillating performances this season. Overall, his strike rate of 153.5 this season has pipped the scoring rate from his record-breaking season in 2016 where he scored 152 runs …

History-maker Virat Kohli becomes first player to achieve massive milestone in IPL for RCB against DC – India TV
7 months, 4 weeks ago

History-maker Virat Kohli becomes first player to achieve massive milestone in IPL for RCB against DC – India TV

India TV News  

Virat Kohli scripted history in the Indian Premier League on Sunday, May 2 as he became the fourth player in the tournament's history to play 250 matches and the only one to play all of them for just one team as he took the field for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the Delhi Capitals. Kohli became the fourth player after …

De Villiers slams data-driven pundits for criticising Kohli's IPL strike rate
8 months ago

De Villiers slams data-driven pundits for criticising Kohli's IPL strike rate

The Hindu  

Former South Africa great AB de Villiers has slammed the "data-driven" cricket pundits for criticising Virat Kohli for his strike rate outside powerplay in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Despite that, the former India captain has often been criticised for his inability to take charge against the spinners, especially in the middle overs, something which Kohli's former RCB teammate de …

'Tendulkar batted at 4 even when he didn't like it': Sehwag's commanding message to Virat Kohli over T20 World Cup role
8 months, 1 week ago

'Tendulkar batted at 4 even when he didn't like it': Sehwag's commanding message to Virat Kohli over T20 World Cup role

Hindustan Times  

The T20 World Cup squad is set to be announced on Monday, and the speculations are rife over who could potentially make it to the 15-member touring party to the Americas. One name, however, which is reportedly certain to get on the place to the USA is India's star batter, Virat Kohli. The 35-year-old, who is currently playing for the …

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