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‘Virat Kohli has a magnificent cover drive but so did Sachin Tendulkar and he put it away…’: Matthew Hayden unfiltered

Virat Kohli might have scored a century in the Perth Test against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but the problem of fishing outside the off-stump remains. Former Australia opening batter Matthew Hayden has asked Kohli to take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's book. Matthew Hayden asks Virat Kohli to learn from Sachin Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar famously refrained from playing a single cover drive against Australia during the Sydney Test in 2004. 'Learn from Sachin Tendulkar' Hayden asked Kohli to learn from Sachin Tendulkar, who refrained from fishing outside the off stump in the entire 613 minutes long innings in Sydney after going through a rough patch of form during the 2004 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “I know he has a magnificent cover driver, but so did Sachin Tendulkar, and he put it away for a day.

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1 week, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay

India Today

KL Rahul's composed 84-run knock in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia drew high praise from batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who likened Rahul's off-side judgment to that of former Indian opener Murali Vijay. AUS vs IND, 3rd Test Day 4 Updates Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar highlighted the technical brilliance that set Rahul apart from his teammates. …

1 week, 2 days ago

‘Looking to test my patience?’ Sachin Tendulkar’s old video offers Virat Kohli valuable advice for BGT in Australia

Live Mint

Virat Kohli's poor shot selection in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been questionable. Although the former India captain scored an unbeaten century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli was guilty of chasing deliveries wide of the off-stump in Adelaide and Brisbane, which led to his dismissals. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who is currently on commentating duty in the ongoing India …

1 week, 2 days ago

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

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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 …

1 week, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar suggests Sachin Tendulkar lesson to struggling Virat Kohli

India Today

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar advised Virat Kohli to revisit Sachin Tendulkar's iconic knock in Sydney in 2004 to overcome his issues with the line outside the off-stump in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking to the broadcasters, Gavaskar recommended that Kohli study how Tendulkar decided to eliminate the cover drive from his game during the Sydney Test in 2004, which helped him …

1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli one century away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's records, set to join elite list of players

India TV News

India's modern-day batting great is eyeing a special milestone in the 3rd Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli is only one century away from going past Sachin Tendulkar and entering an elite list of players. If Kohli scores a hundred at Gabba, he will become only the third visiting player in the world to have scored centuries at …

1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli asked to follow Sachin Tendulkar’s Sydney template in Brisbane, Sunil Gavaskar says, ‘If he plays like…’

Live Mint

Virat Kohli's weaknesses against the deliveries outside the off-stump were exposed in Adelaide when the former India captain was caught off-guard against the likes of Scott Boland, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar came up with solution for Kohli, urging the right-hander to follow Sachin Tendulkar's Sydney template from 2004 where the Little Master refrained from playing shots …

1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli finds cure to outside off-stump weakness; no concern over Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for Gabba Test

Hindustan Times

The Gabba in Brisbane is only one of two Test venues in Australia, apart from Sydney’s SCG, where drop-in pitches have yet to make an entry. India's Virat Kohli plays a shot The Gabba is also the scene of India’s most famous Test victory overseas, against all odds and expectations and hopes, in January 2021. With a severely depleted side …

1 week, 6 days ago

‘Everyone knows Virat Kohli’s weakness’: Mohammed Kaif

Live Mint

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has shared insights on Virat Kohli’s struggles against good length deliveries outside the off-stump. He has pointed out that Kohli’s dismissals often follow a predictable pattern, which even less-regular bowlers like Australia’s Scott Boland exploit effectively. In a video shared on his social media, Kaif emphasised that Kohli’s forward press, a tendency to commit to …

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli told to 'play the patience game' and replicate Sachin Tendulkar's SCG heroics: 'I'm not gonna chase...'

Hindustan Times

After a twin failure in a pink-ball Test at Adelaide, Virat Kohli has been advised by legendary Australian star Adam Gilchrist to take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's book and play the patience game. Virat Kohli advised to 'try and hone' in on what Sachin Tendulkar did at the SCG Gilchrist has advised Kohli to try and hone in …

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli should take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's SCG knock: Gilchrist

India Today

Former Australia batter Ricky Ponting wants Virat Kohli to take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's book. Speaking after the 2nd Test match in Adelaide where Kohli got out for 7 and 11 respectively, Gilchrist said that Virat Kohli might be better off playing the patience game. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Gilchrist said that Kohli should have a look at Sachin …

2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch: Virat Kohli sledges struggling Marnus Labuschange during Adelaide Test

India Today

Senior India batter Virat Kohli might have been out cheaply on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test match but did not allow his spirits to go down. While fielding late on Day 1 of the Day-Night Test match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli tried to unsettle the Australian batters with his constant chatter behind the stumps. IND vs AUS, 2nd …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Marnus Labuschagne gets runs, Aussie fans get under Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj's skin

ABC

Marnus Labuschagne broke out of a lengthy slump as Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj both lost their cool at different points under the hot Adelaide sun on day two of the second Test. Fielding woes cost India dearly Travis Head has consistently been a thorn in India's side and proved to be once again on day two. "I dare say …

3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Watch: Massive crowd gathers to watch Virat Kohli's practice session in Adelaide

India Today

Star India batter Virat Kohli practiced hard with the other team members in Adelaide on Tuesday, December 3 ahead of the second Test against Australia. Watch the video here: Virat Kohli defines the true Aurað¿âè pic.twitter.com/Ly2rSVNrVF — Sachin VK 18 December 3, 2024 Kohli recently found his form back as he scored a magnificent 100* during the second innings of …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Border-Gavaskar Trophy record in 2nd Test against Australia

India TV News

Virat Kohli showed glimpses of returning to form with an unbeaten century in the first Test match against Australia in Perth and is now just one hundred away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Border-Gavaskar Trophy record in the next match in Adelaide. Kohli equalled the great Sachin Tendulkar's record for most hundreds in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history with his 9th century …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli eyes Don Bradman's 76-year-old huge Test record

India Today

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of equalling or breaking an all-time record of the legendary Don Bradman when India and Australia lock horns in the Day-Night Test, starting December 6 at the Adelaide Oval. Kohli currently has 10 centuries from 43 matches on Australian soil since starting to play back in 2011. In 43 matches in Australia, Kohli has …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Allan Border: Australia does not want Virat Kohli full of confidence for the rest of the series

The Hindu

Former Australia captain Allan Border has expressed disappointment over the team’s failure to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test in Perth, which saw India secure a dominant 295-run victory. “I was really disappointed in the way we let Kohli roll on to a hundred without much resistance,” Border told SEN radio. “We don’t want this guy full of confidence …

3 weeks, 5 days ago

'...To allow Kohli to get 100 in that first Test, we've...': Clarke unhappy with Australia's strategy for India star

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli was in vintage batting form as India defeated Australia by 295 runs in their Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, in Perth. After managing only five runs off 12 balls in the first innings, the veteran India star smacked a dominant ton to lead his side to a famous victory. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Assured display in Perth offers KL Rahul another toehold in playing eleven

The Hindu

Between the contrasting opening templates that accomplished Sunil Gavaskar and aggressive Virender Sehwag have set over the last few decades, new batters atop the Indian batting tree are expected to carve their own path in Tests. However, at Down Under and with Rohit on a paternity break and Shubman Gill nursing an injury, Rahul gained another opportunity to open at …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Virat Kohli’s Perth odyssey — a testament to his longevity

The Hindu

Currently, if cricketing reputations have to be made and legacies burnished, then it mandates fine performances in Australia. Virat Kohli surely is aware of the filters that distinguish the great player from the good one. His unbeaten 100 against Pat Cummins and his men during the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium, was posted after openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K.L. …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: 'Virat Kohli doesn't need us, we need him,' says Jasprit Bumrah after India's win in Perth Test

Firstpost

Jasprit Bumrah had words of praise for Virat Kohli after the latter’s century during the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. India stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah opened up on the importance of having senior batter Virat Kohli in the side following his team’s 295-run win over Australia in the first Test in Perth on Monday. IND vs AUS …

1 month 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 …

Australia vs India quick hits: Virat Kohli beams a security guard as Australia unravels on day three of Perth Test

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1 month ago

Australia vs India quick hits: Virat Kohli beams a security guard as Australia unravels on day three of Perth Test

ABC

Yashasvi Jaiswal completes the inevitable as Virat Kohli's brilliance makes for danger in the outfield on an exhausting day three for Pat Cummins's team in Perth. Check out the quick hits from day three of the first Test between Australia and India. King Kohli finds the one person not watching him Australia's fielders rushed to check on the security guard …

1 month ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli closes in on Sachin Tendulkar with fighting fifty in Perth

India Today

Senior India batter Virat Kohli returned to form with a fighting fifty in Perth on Sunday, November 24. Playing in difficult conditions on Day 3 at the Optus Stadium, Kohli completed his half-century in 94 balls to keep India's dominance intact in the opening Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This was Kohli's 11th 50+ score vs Australia, which falls …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli reacts to critics after Perth hundred: 'Don't want to hang around for sake of it'

India Today

Virat Kohli was thrilled and emotional at the same time as he ended a nearly 15-month-long wait for a Test hundred. Virat Kohli also thanked his wife Anushka Sharma for being a pillar of support through thick and thin. Kohli also broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most hundreds by an Indian in Test cricket in Australia. MOST HUNDREDS IN AUSTRALIA …

1 month ago

Watch: Virat Kohli's dangerous upper cut for six hits security guard in Perth

India Today

Star India batter Virat Kohli announced his arrival in Australia on Day 3 of the 1st Test vs Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Kohli unleashed some glorious shots during India's 2nd innings in Perth as he carried the momentum after the historic partnership between openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Earlier in the innings, KL Rahul and Yashasvi …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli hits 7th Test hundred in Australia, surpasses Sachin in elite list

India Today

Star India batter Virat Kohli scripted history on Day 3 of the 1st Test between Australia and India on November 24,Sunday. Kohli hit his record 7th Test hundred on Australian soil as he reached the three-figure mark in 143 balls at the Optus Stadium. Kohli equalled Hammond with seven hundreds in Australia as the star batter completed his 30th Test …

1 month ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli closes in on Sachin Tendulkar with fighting fifty in Perth

India Today

1 month ago

Watch: Virat Kohli instantly begins practice after stumps on Day 2 amid poor form

India Today

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen practicing hard in the ground after stumps on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. While Jaiswal and Rahul made their way back towards the pavilion after their heroic innings, Kohli was seen walking onto the ground and practicing as he faced some deliveries from the …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli enters ground, salutes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul after historic opening stand in 1st Test vs Australia

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli's appreciation for India's opening duo, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, was evident as the pair walked off the field at the close of play on Day 2 of the first Test at Optus Stadium in Perth. Virat Kohli salutes Rahul, Jaiswal His gesture was a fitting tribute to the calm and controlled manner in which the two young …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli's technique to counter Australian bowlers is backfiring: Matthew Hayden

India Today

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden feels star India batter Virat Kohli’s plan to counter Australian bowlers by batting outside of his crease is backfiring for him. Further speaking ahead, the former opening batter said Kohli backed himself into a corner with his strategy and the scoring runs got easy after a while as Rishabh Pant and Nitish Reddy showed. You've …

1 month ago

Cheteshwar Pujara's 'Virat Kohli' warning to Australia: 'Like to give it back to bowlers'

Hindustan Times

Border-Gavaskar Trophy is here and all the talk is about India's maverick batter Virat Kohli and whether he can find form in the marquee five-Test series against Australia. India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who was exceptional in helping the visitors register two back-to-back series wins Down Under, has now backed Virat to come good, saying his past successes on Australian soil …

1 month ago

Don't write off Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, warn pundits despite Perth failures

India Today

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith might have missed out in their first show of the much-awaited Border-Gavskar Trophy, but pundits have warned their doubters to not look too much into their failures in Perth. Virat Kohli was dismissed for just five and Steve Smith bagged only the second golden duck of his career as batters had a nightmarish outing on …

1 month ago

Perth Test: After all the hype, Virat Kohli fails as brave move backfires on Day 1

India Today

Former India captain Virat Kohli's poor run continued as a return to his favourite hunting ground, Australia, failed to change his fortunes. Ever since Virat Kohli landed in Perth, he has been in the spotlight with a group of Australian media outlets putting him on the front page of a special issue. AUS vs IND 1st Test, Day 1 Live …

1 month ago

Perth Test: Ex-captain Virat Kohli helps stand-in skipper Bumrah. Fans nostalgic

India Today

Former India captain Virat Kohli was at his aggressive best on Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 22, Friday. AUS vs IND 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights Kohli the leader in Australia The Virat fan in me totally missed Virat the leader on the field in Test cricket. …

1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah questioned about Virat Kohli's form in PC, pacer drops subtle warning: 'I don't want to jinx but...'

Hindustan Times

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has backed Virat Kohli to come good in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as the pacer is set to captain the side in the first Test in Perth. India players Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah watch the internal practice match in Perth. Backing Virat Kohli, who has been struggling for runs in the longest format, Bumrah …

1 month 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 …

1 month 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 …

1 month ago

'Virat Kohli got only 90 runs in Test series against Kiwis, but who cares?': Brett Lee goes unfiltered on India great

Hindustan Times

Team India's star batter, Virat Kohli, has received backing from one of Australia's all-time greats, Brett Lee. Brett Lee spoke about Virat Kohli's rough patch ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Lee stated that he is not worried about Kohli's form, insisting that the batter's is experienced enough to pull himself out of the slump. Australian pitches a hunting ground for …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli is ready for Australia challenge, don't want to jinx him: Jasprit Bumrah

India Today

India captain Jasprit Bumrah issued a warning notice to Australia, saying Virat Kohli is warming up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy well and that the star battler looked in good shape during the preparation. Jasprit Bumrah played down concerns around Virat Kohli's recent form, talking up the impact that he has had in Australia. The fast bowler, who will lead India …

1 month 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 …

Australia vs India: Kohli and Rohit in spotlight for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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1 month ago

Australia vs India: Kohli and Rohit in spotlight for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Al Jazeera

The sight of the Sydney newspaper’s front page was enough to make one gasp aloud. This is almost a twilight of his career, but I think Virat needs to find that anger which got him going, that space which might help him as a human being.” Gilchrist has also noticed the change in India’s former captain and believes Australia should …

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

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1 month 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 …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli is superstar: Ponting explains India star's magnetic pull in Australia

India Today

Australia legend Ricky Ponting has explained Virat Kohli's special connection with Australian crowd and media as the India star gears up for probably his last tour Down Under. His leadership during the 2018/19 series, where he guided India to their first-ever Test series victory on Australian soil, stands as a defining moment in his illustrious career, cementing his legacy as …

1 month 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 …

1 month ago

Virat Kohli refuses to leave nets, continues to bat even as rain halts India's first practice at Perth stadium

Hindustan Times

Former India captain Virat Kohli, on Tuesday, refused to leave the net, even as India's first practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth was halted due to rain. India's batsman Virat Kohli prepares to bat during the internal practice match in Perth India have so far been practicising at the WACA, the old Test venue in Perth since last …

1 month ago

Nathan Lyon throws open challenge to Virat Kohli ahead of IND vs AUS Tests: 'There's no point in hiding…'

Hindustan Times

Veteran Australian opener Nathan Lyon has made it clear that he will be after the prized wicket of Virat Kohli in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22. Since winning the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar 2-0, Australia have lost the next four series against India -- two to Virat Kohli's side, Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma. Lyon is one of the four …

1 month 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 …

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