Sometimes we didn't want to see each other: MSK Prasad on his arguments with Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri
3 years, 7 months ago

Sometimes we didn't want to see each other: MSK Prasad on his arguments with Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri

Hindustan Times  

For a large part of his tenure as chief selector of the Indian cricket team, MSK Prasad brought several new stars to Indian cricket - including the likes of Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant, both of whom have proven to be match-winners for the team. But Prasad, whose stint as the chief selector came to an end after the 2019 World Cup, often faced questions regarding him being overshadowed by India captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri. MSK Prasad has revealed that he would often not see eye to eye with captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri. "There was a perception that you were too humble in front of someone like Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli.

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Current coaching staff doesn't have confidence to correct Kohli: Bharat Arun
4 days, 5 hours ago

Current coaching staff doesn't have confidence to correct Kohli: Bharat Arun

India Today  

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun feels that the current Indian coaching staff doesn’t have the stature and confidence to correct star batter Virat Kohli. Further speaking ahead, Arun revealed how former India head coach Ravi Shastri advised Kohli to conquer his demons against the moving ball and mentioned how no one from the current coaching staff has the stature …

‘You’ve got to feel for Virat Kohli’: Manjrekar dissects India star’s dismissal to Boland, points out ‘clear self-doubt’
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1 week, 4 days ago

‘You’ve got to feel for Virat Kohli’: Manjrekar dissects India star’s dismissal to Boland, points out ‘clear self-doubt’

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli’s batting struggles continued as he once again failed to make an impact on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 Test match, in Sydney. Speaking on Star Sports, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out a change in Kohli’s batting technique, which could have contributed to his dismissal. There's another quick point I want …

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 …

Virat Kohli’s humble gesture for Mohammed Siraj during IND vs AUS 4th Test melts internet; fans call him ‘real captain’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli’s humble gesture for Mohammed Siraj during IND vs AUS 4th Test melts internet; fans call him ‘real captain’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli humble gesture towards Mohammed Siraj on Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground melted the hearts of Indian fans, the video of which went viral on social media. Acknowledging Kohli's signal, the crowd soon turned to Siraj and began chanting ‘DSP, DSP’. After going wicketless in the first innings, Siraj looked a …

Virat Kohli turns to Indian fans at MCG, tells them to chant for 'DSP' Mohammed Siraj as India pacer rattles AUS batters
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli turns to Indian fans at MCG, tells them to chant for 'DSP' Mohammed Siraj as India pacer rattles AUS batters

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli has always had a fiery presence on the field, and the India star is known for interacting with the crowd, urging them to cheer for the side. During the Day 4 of the MCG Test against Australia, Kohli was at the forefront once again, as he signalled the crowd to stop cheering for him and chant Mohammed Siraj's …

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing

Hindustan Times  

It hasn't been a series to remember for Rohit Sharma so far. Amid the chatter, Virat Kohli sparked a fresh hope among fans on social media as his animated field gestures on Day 4 of the fourth Test left fans wondering if he had taken over the captaincy role again. India's Virat Kohli reacts on day four of the fourth …

Virat Kohli depicted as clown in Australian newspaper, Ravi Shastri reacts
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli depicted as clown in Australian newspaper, Ravi Shastri reacts

India Today  

Former India captain Ravi Shastri said he was not surprised by the 'berserk' reaction of a section of the Australian media to Virat Kohli's on-field bust-up with 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. It also stated, "Indian sook slammed for pathetic bump in teen's dream Test debut," referring to Kohli's shoulder contact with the young …

'I laugh when comparisons are made between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam...': Ex-Pakistan star makes merciless remark
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'I laugh when comparisons are made between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam...': Ex-Pakistan star makes merciless remark

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has lavished praise on Virat Kohli, calling him the greatest batter of this generation, and has dismissed comparisons between the Indian talisman and other star batters of modern-day cricket like Babar Azam, Steve Smith, and Joe Root. Babar Azam and Virat Kohli "Virat Kohli is the greatest player of this generation. Not just in one …

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 …

Who will be India's Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri in Australia this time, asks Vaughan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Who will be India's Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri in Australia this time, asks Vaughan

India Today  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India's success in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, beginning on 22 November, will hinge on whether the team can adopt an aggressive approach and put Australia on the back foot early. Vaughan noted that India had a 'charismatic coach' in Ravi Shastri and a dynamic leader in Virat Kohli when they secured back-to-back series wins in …

Virat Kohli receives mixed signals from Ravi Shastri; ex-India coach shares bittersweet message ahead of Australia Tests
2 months ago

Virat Kohli receives mixed signals from Ravi Shastri; ex-India coach shares bittersweet message ahead of Australia Tests

Hindustan Times  

He may be out of touch, but if you're doubting Virat Kohli, then you better watch out. The former India coach, one of Kohli's closest confidantes, has reminded the doubters of a little trivia - Virat is back where he loves batting - but at the same time, Shastri also issued a word of caution for his former coach with …

'It's Virat Kohli, he is...': Dinesh Karthik silences fan with staggering reply to 'eye-opener' question
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'It's Virat Kohli, he is...': Dinesh Karthik silences fan with staggering reply to 'eye-opener' question

Hindustan Times  

India cruised past Bangladesh in the first Test match in Chennai, comfortably winning by 280 runs. Despite all positive signs, the spotlight has once again fallen on Virat Kohli's batting form. Despite some fans pointing out Kohli's poor form, Dinesh Karthik rushed to his former teammate's defence and silenced a fan. Dinesh Karthik rushes to Virat Kohli's defence Karthik straightaway …

'Like Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli feels more at home away from home': Manjrekar claims Virat ‘not enjoying batting in India’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Like Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli feels more at home away from home': Manjrekar claims Virat ‘not enjoying batting in India’

Hindustan Times  

In the ongoing Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli walked out to bat in the second innings with the usual confidence he carries to the crease. Despite India losing two early wickets, Kohli looked composed early on, playing a few solid strokes and navigating the bowlers fairly easily. Taking to X, Manjrekar suggested that Kohli’s decision to not use the …

'Virat Kohli played under my captaincy. Why don't they talk about it?': Politician turns heads with staggering claim
4 months ago

'Virat Kohli played under my captaincy. Why don't they talk about it?': Politician turns heads with staggering claim

Hindustan Times  

Indian politician Tejashwi Yadav, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Saturday, garnered attention on social media after making a staggering revelation on his cricketing journey, where he claimed that he had once captained modern-era legend Virat Kohli. Tejashwi Yadav featured in seven domestic matches and got picked for the Indian Premier League In an interview with …

Virat Kohli's 'greatest act of humility' goes viral as 'Amit Mishra exposed'; fan shares detail of '7 minutes chat'
4 months ago

Virat Kohli's 'greatest act of humility' goes viral as 'Amit Mishra exposed'; fan shares detail of '7 minutes chat'

Hindustan Times  

Exactly a month back, veteran India spinner Amit Mishra made an explosive claim that fame and power of captaincy changed Virat Kohli. Last year, two-time World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh spoke on similar grounds, saying there is a "big difference" between "Virat Kohli" and his younger self, whom he had known as "Cheeku." However, fans reckoned that their claims "exposed" …

Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals His Pick For Best Captain: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Or Rohit Sharma?
4 months, 1 week 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 …

'MS Dhoni told me I don't fit the combination, Virat Kohli said I'll let you know but never did': India spinner's ordeal
6 months ago

'MS Dhoni told me I don't fit the combination, Virat Kohli said I'll let you know but never did': India spinner's ordeal

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Dhoni did what no other captain in the world has been able to – win all three major ICC trophies, while Kohli went on to become India's most successful skipper in Tests. The veteran India spinner made his debut under Anil Kumble, played under both Dhoni and Kohli, but was undone by plenty of aspects …

Ravi Shastri's 'Golden Advice' For Virat Kohli Ahead IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Need to think less about Virat Kohli’s form': Sanjay Manjrekar miffed with obsession over Indian maestro
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Need to think less about Virat Kohli’s form': Sanjay Manjrekar miffed with obsession over Indian maestro

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his displeasure over the Indians' obsession with Virat Kohli's form and not about the team's performance. The Indian team has played quality cricket to remain unbeaten in the T20 World Cup, but it is Virat Kohli who is grabbing the majority of attention due to his rough patch with the bat. Kohli, the top …

'I texted Virat Kohli when he had a fight with Gautam Gambhir': Pakistan batter's DM that sparked viral Asia Cup moment
10 months, 1 week ago

'I texted Virat Kohli when he had a fight with Gautam Gambhir': Pakistan batter's DM that sparked viral Asia Cup moment

Hindustan Times  

When Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir nearly came to blows during the last IPL, it made for one of the ugliest on-field spats in recent memory. Virat Kohli meets players from the Pakistan team during last year's Asia Cup. The news of Kohli and Gambhir's altercation spread across borders, prompting Pakistan batter Agha Salman to send an Instagram DM to …

Virat Kohli’s ICC Cricket World Cup century divides opinion
1 year, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli’s ICC Cricket World Cup century divides opinion

Al Jazeera  

Fans question if Kohli was right to turn down singles in pursuit of a century, while experts heap praises on the batter. “If Kohli wants to turn down singles in pursuit of a century, so be it, but it raises integrity issues when an umpire refuses to call a blatantly obvious leg side wide in order to assist Kohli in …

Virat Kohli gives stamp of approval to Bangladesh star before World Cup clash: ‘He knows how to deceive batter’
1 year, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli gives stamp of approval to Bangladesh star before World Cup clash: ‘He knows how to deceive batter’

Hindustan Times  

For Virat Kohli, there are no 'big teams' when you fighting for glory at the grandest stage of them all - the ICC World Cup. A young Kohli tasted World Cup success in the 2011 edition of the ICC event when MS Dhoni and Co. outclassed Sri Lanka to secure India’s second world title in the 50-over format. Virat Kohli …

Gautam Gambhir: Biggest controversies around the cricketer-turned-politician
1 year, 3 months ago

Gautam Gambhir: Biggest controversies around the cricketer-turned-politician

Live Mint  

Former Indian opening batsman and Lok Sabha MP, Gautam Gambhir, has generated attention with his contentious statements and instances of friction with fellow cricketers. MS Dhoni's six Gautam Gambhir, known for his past remarks, such as crediting the 2011 World Cup victory to MS Dhoni's six, made a daring statement by saying “Just a reminder World Cup 2011 was won …

‘Those angry celebrations are a thing of the past’: Virat Kohli reflects on rough patch ahead of 2023 World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Those angry celebrations are a thing of the past’: Virat Kohli reflects on rough patch ahead of 2023 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli, one of India's most decorated batters, will look to lift his second World Cup when the tournament gets underway in India from October 5. The last member of the 2011 World Cup-winning batch, which was also played in the sub-continent, Kohli will look to make this opportunity count as it could possibly be his last appearance in the …

WTC Final 2023: Virat Kohli's pep talk for India teammates after criticism over body language
1 year, 7 months ago

WTC Final 2023: Virat Kohli's pep talk for India teammates after criticism over body language

India Today  

Virat Kohli may no longer be the captain, but he is still an influential figure in the Indian cricket team. As India's pacers troubled Australia with some ruthless spells after batting heroics from Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur on the third day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval, Kohli was seen giving a pep-talk to his teammates …

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor tweets about ‘poor team selection’ for WTC final: Terrible tragedy Virat Kohli isn’t test captain
1 year, 7 months ago

Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor tweets about ‘poor team selection’ for WTC final: Terrible tragedy Virat Kohli isn’t test captain

Hindustan Times  

Actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor has shared his reaction to the team selection for the ICC World Test Championship final. Harsh on team selection for WTC final Taking to Twitter late Wednesday, Harsh tweeted, "Terrible tragedy that @imVkohli isn’t test captain anymore there is no intensity / hunger without him at the helm the players are passive and just going through …

'Someone like Dhoni knows...it was with Sachin too': Shastri's ultimatum to Kohli after incidents with Gambhir, Ganguly
1 year, 8 months ago

'Someone like Dhoni knows...it was with Sachin too': Shastri's ultimatum to Kohli after incidents with Gambhir, Ganguly

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2023 has undoubtedly been one of the most entertaining and competitive editions of the tournament. Yet, there were two non-cricketing moments that left social media abuzz and world cricket talking the most, and both involved RCB star Virat Kohli. In the wake of the two incidents, former India head coach Ravi Shastri gave an ultimatum to Kohli with examples …

Ravi Shastri's advice to Virat Kohli on strike-rate concern in IPL 2023: Don't change your tempo
1 year, 8 months ago

Ravi Shastri's advice to Virat Kohli on strike-rate concern in IPL 2023: Don't change your tempo

India Today  

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has advised RCB star Virat Kohli over the concerns about his strike rate in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. Though the Royal Challengers Bangalore stalwart is one of the top run scorers in the Indian Premier League 2023, his strike rate has left both fans and experts puzzled at times. The …

'Thought Kohli would be asked to lead India. If I was there...': Shastri's whacking statement on 5th Test vs England
1 year, 8 months ago

'Thought Kohli would be asked to lead India. If I was there...': Shastri's whacking statement on 5th Test vs England

Hindustan Times  

Over the past week, Virat Kohli has been leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the absence of Faf du Plessis; while the South African star is available to bat, issues with fitness have prevented him from taking the field in the side's last three matches. With the star batter returning in the leadership role to fill in for Du Plessis, …

Abhishek Bachchan, Javed Akhtar rave about ‘King Kohli’ after thrilling match: 'Tumko 7 khoon maaf. Jeetey raho'
2 years, 2 months ago

Abhishek Bachchan, Javed Akhtar rave about ‘King Kohli’ after thrilling match: 'Tumko 7 khoon maaf. Jeetey raho'

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood stars such as Abhishek Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, Farhan Akhtar and more are over the moon after India's another win over Pakistan at the recent T20 World Cup match. Wow!” Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor wrote, “Sensational here from #Kohli Virat is the greatest of all time.” Riteish Deshmukj wrote, “Is this one of the greatest matches ever seen. Come one India …

'Sourav's arrival triggered the change. It felt Virat was deliberately troubled': Rashid Latif's massive claim on Kohli
2 years, 4 months ago

'Sourav's arrival triggered the change. It felt Virat was deliberately troubled': Rashid Latif's massive claim on Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli made a terrific comeback in the 2022 Asia Cup. Kohli's unbeaten 122-run innings came in India's final match of the Asia Cup against Afghanistan, as the 33-year-old batter ended a long wait for a three-figure score in an international innings – it was his first since November 2019, and a first in T20Is as well. …

Virat Kohli takes a sly dig at critics, lavishes praise on former India captain MS Dhoni
2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli takes a sly dig at critics, lavishes praise on former India captain MS Dhoni

India TV News  

Highlights Virat Kohli recently opened up about his struggles with mental health Virat Kohli is making a comeback to the Indian setup as he missed the West Indies and Zimbabwe tour Virat now has 154 runs from 3 matches in the 2022 edition of Asia Cup Virat Kohli on MS Dhoni: India clashed with Pakistan for the second time on …

Virat Kohli breaks the internet with heartwarming tribute post for MS Dhoni: 'Most enjoyable period of my career'
2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli breaks the internet with heartwarming tribute post for MS Dhoni: 'Most enjoyable period of my career'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli is gearing up for the Asia Cup but he seemed to stop for an emotional moment on Thursday while playing with some numbers. The former India captain, who recently celebrated his 14th year in international cricket, made a social media post in which he spoke about the “most enjoyable and exciting period” of his career. Virat Kohli posted …

Watch: Virat Kohli produces full range of shots in net session ahead of Asia Cup opener vs Pakistan
2 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Virat Kohli produces full range of shots in net session ahead of Asia Cup opener vs Pakistan

India Today  

India are set to play against Pakistan in their first match of the Asia Cup on Sunday, 28 August. Ahead of the game, concern looms around the form of former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who has not played international cricket in the last two months. Kohli, who was rested after the Indian Premier League 2022 skipped two series against South …

Why Indian skippers are treated shabbily and shafted
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Indian skippers are treated shabbily and shafted

Firstpost  

Why is it that a cricket mad country like India, with a board that is as rich as some small nations and powerful enough to dictate the playing schedule internationally, finds it so difficult to ensure a smooth transition when it comes to its captains? — BCCI July 30, 2022 But when an Indian cricket captain are treated shabbily and …

'I thought Tendulkar was a genius but this guy is right up there': Gough's humongous praise for star India batter
2 years, 6 months ago

'I thought Tendulkar was a genius but this guy is right up there': Gough's humongous praise for star India batter

Hindustan Times  

The great Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the most complete batter in the history of Indian cricket. Over the years, only one player has been compared to Tendulkar and that is Virat Kohli, given how the former India captain was breaking one record after another and was closing in on Sachin's tally of 49 ODI centuries. Former England fast bowler Darren …

'Ravi was a broadcaster. Had no business coaching India': Ex-Pakistan captain blames Shastri for Virat Kohli's slump
2 years, 6 months ago

'Ravi was a broadcaster. Had no business coaching India': Ex-Pakistan captain blames Shastri for Virat Kohli's slump

Hindustan Times  

Ravi Shastri will surely go down as one of India's most successful coaches of all time but as per a former Pakistan captain, the ex-allrounder turned commentator had 'no business' stepping into a coaching role. And yet, former wicketkeeper Rashid Latif reckons the decision to remove Kumble and replace him with Shastri has backfired, and somehow managed to co-relate Virat …

Ex-Pakistan pacer's old remark goes viral amid Kohli's poor run of form in IPL
2 years, 8 months ago

Ex-Pakistan pacer's old remark goes viral amid Kohli's poor run of form in IPL

Hindustan Times  

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has incurred a poor start to his campaign in 2022 Indian Premier League. The last two dismissals have left veterans and analysts concerned over what's ailing Kohli, who is considered a modern-era great, while a lot of fans have managed to dig out an old video of a former Pakistan pacer who had …

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 …

Virat said to the cameraman 'Go to him. He is the man today': India youngster says Kohli's gesture gave him 'goosebumps'
2 years, 9 months ago

Virat said to the cameraman 'Go to him. He is the man today': India youngster says Kohli's gesture gave him 'goosebumps'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli knows how and when to give back to the game that has given him everything. When it was his time to take over as captain, Kohli ensured the next generation of cricketers kept coming through the ranks, to an extent that today, when he is no longer captain, Team India has ample depth to field a second-string XI …

Book review | In Stargazing: The Players in My Life, Ravi Shastri pays tribute to the best of cricket
2 years, 11 months ago

Book review | In Stargazing: The Players in My Life, Ravi Shastri pays tribute to the best of cricket

Firstpost  

In his memoir co-authored with Ayaz Memon, Ravi Shastri opens on how cricketers across the globe influenced him. His book Stargazing: The Players in My Life is filled with praise for Kohli’s technique as a batsman, work ethic, training, diet regimen, and “dedication and diligence in constantly trying to improve.” Shastri writes, “In the four decades that I’ve been around, …

I don't understand Ravi Shastri 2.0, his comments have agenda: Sanjay Manjrekar
2 years, 11 months ago

I don't understand Ravi Shastri 2.0, his comments have agenda: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri's recent comments on many being unable to "digest" Virat Kohli gaining more success as Test captain is "not an accurate cricketing observation", Sanjay Manjrekar has said. Manjrekar said that he doesn't want to be disrespectful towards Shastri as he has seen how helpful the latter is towards younger players when he played under Shastri's …

Shoaib Akhtar discusses Virat Kohli's captaincy saga: His anger should not be reflected on people but his batting
2 years, 11 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar discusses Virat Kohli's captaincy saga: His anger should not be reflected on people but his batting

India Today  

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has backed Virat Kohli to overcome testing times and bounce back as he urged the former India captain to put behind the captaincy saga and focus on his batting. Akhtar's comments come after Virat Kohli stepped down as India's Test captain following a series defeat in South Africa earlier this month. Kohli also alleged …

Ravish Kumar deletes 10 years old tweet in which he called Virat Kohli 'nalayak'
2 years, 11 months ago

Ravish Kumar deletes 10 years old tweet in which he called Virat Kohli 'nalayak'

Op India  

Soon after Virat Kohli announced his departure as Test Captain of the Indian cricket team after the defeat in the Test against South Africa, emotions from all around the world poured in. Amidst this, a 10-year-old tweet of NDTV news anchor Ravish Kumar surfaced on social media in which he had slammed Virat Kohli as a “Loafer” and one who …

Ravi Shastri reacts to Virat Kohli stepping down as Test captain: You can go with your head held high
3 years ago

Ravi Shastri reacts to Virat Kohli stepping down as Test captain: You can go with your head held high

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday sent a heartfelt message to Virat Kohli after the star batter decided to step down as Test captain. The former India all-rounder said it's a sad day for him personally as Kohli brought an end to a celebrated tenure of 8 years as one of the world's most successful Test captain. Sad …

‘Statements by Virat in press conference were shocking’: Ex-national selector irked by current mess in Indian cricket
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Statements by Virat in press conference were shocking’: Ex-national selector irked by current mess in Indian cricket

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's explosive press conference before India's departure to South Africa on Wednesday has grabbed all the headlines in the cricketing fraternity. Reacting to his comments, former India selector Sarandeep Singh said that he was shocked by Virat's comments. ‘Statements by Virat Kohli in the press conference were shocking’: Ex-national selector irked by current mess in Indian cricket Speaking from …

Virat Kohli press conference: 'Can count this as 71st century', Twitterati hail batting maesto for not holding back
3 years, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli press conference: 'Can count this as 71st century', Twitterati hail batting maesto for not holding back

Firstpost  

Kohli denied rumours of skipping the South Africa one-day series, telling reporters Wednesday that he “was and am available for selection” and hit out at sections of the media for “writing lies”. “I was contacted one and a half hours before the selection meeting on the 8th for the Test series and there was no prior communication to me at …

Controversial day in Indian cricket: What happened after Virat Kohli's explosive statements - 10 points
3 years, 1 month ago

Controversial day in Indian cricket: What happened after Virat Kohli's explosive statements - 10 points

India Today  

There was very little talk about India’s tour of South Africa as Virat Kohli sat down to take questions in the customary pre-departure press conference ahead of the much-anticipated tour. One of the most powerful personalities in Indian cricket, Virat Kohli was dominating headlines over the last few days as rumours of rift between him and limited-overs captain Rohit Sharma …

Kohli thanks Shastri and support staff for 'an amazing journey as team'
3 years, 2 months ago

Kohli thanks Shastri and support staff for 'an amazing journey as team'

India TV News  

India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday thanked the team's outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri and other members of the support staff, whose tenure ended at the T20 World Cup, lauding them for their contribution in preparing a formidable outfit. While India failed to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE, the Shastri-Kohli duo along …

'Your contribution has been immense': Virat Kohli thanks outgoing support staff
3 years, 2 months ago

'Your contribution has been immense': Virat Kohli thanks outgoing support staff

Firstpost  

The Shastri-Kohli duo along with bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar were part of a set-up that won two Test series in Australia. New Delhi: India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday thanked the team’s outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri and other members of the support staff, whose tenure ended at the T20 World Cup, lauding them for …

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