Virat Kohli 'was fine' during India's practice session a day before 1st ODI, fitness update for 2nd match revealed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli 'was fine' during India's practice session a day before 1st ODI, fitness update for 2nd match revealed

Hindustan Times  

India's vice-captain Shubman Gill has dismissed concerns over Virat Kohli's knee injury, confirming that the star batter will be available for the second ODI against England in Cuttack on February 9. Virat Kohli before the start of the first ODI cricket match against England, at Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur The 36-year-old had undergone a late fitness test in an attempt to play the first ODI but was ultimately deemed unfit. In his absence, Shreyas Iyer was drafted into the playing XI – the batter revealed his inclusion was due to Kohli's absence following India's win – while Gill moved up to bat at No. With India eyeing a series win, Kohli's return will bolster the batting lineup as they prepare for the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday.

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BCCI official reacts after Virat Kohli fan jumps tall Eden Gardens barricade to meet RCB star during KKR's IPL opener
3 days, 7 hours ago

BCCI official reacts after Virat Kohli fan jumps tall Eden Gardens barricade to meet RCB star during KKR's IPL opener

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru romped home to a 7-wicket victory over KKR in the opening game of the IPL 2025 season, completing the chase with 22 deliveries to spare in a dominant performance as a new era dawns. Virat Kohli embraces a fan who ran onto the pitch at the Eden Gardens in the KKR vs RCB match. Kohli’s stature within …

Virat Kohli doesn't need to bat like Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: Aaron Finch
5 days, 1 hour ago

Virat Kohli doesn't need to bat like Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: Aaron Finch

India Today  

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch said that India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli doesn’t have to bat like Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. Ahead of the upcoming season, Aaron Finch was asked if Kohli should bat in a similar manner like former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who’s been going after the bowling right …

Virat Kohli doesn't have to up his strike rate, just play smart cricket: AB de Villiers
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1 week, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli doesn't have to up his strike rate, just play smart cricket: AB de Villiers

India Today  

Legendary South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter AB de Villiers feels Virat Kohli doesn’t need to up his strike rate in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. He also said that the star batter doesn’t need to work on his strike rate as he’s going to be opening with Philip Salt, who is amongst the most explosive batters in …

AB de Villiers shares views on Kohli's strike rate ahead of IPL
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1 week, 1 day ago

AB de Villiers shares views on Kohli's strike rate ahead of IPL

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: South African batting great AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli should focus on playing smart cricket and continue controlling the game this season as RCB possess immense firepower with Phil Salt expected to ease the pressure on the Indian superstar. I don't think he's going to have to up his strike rate batting with Phil Salt," de Villiers …

'My only worry when I see them playing Test cricket...': Ganguly's frustration with Gill, Rahul; Jaiswal escapes wrath
1 week, 1 day ago

'My only worry when I see them playing Test cricket...': Ganguly's frustration with Gill, Rahul; Jaiswal escapes wrath

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged India's star batters to pull up their socks in Test cricket and get their individual averages higher, which would in turn help the team win more often in the longest format. Sourav Ganguly has said that India need their batters to fire to win more Test matches "My only worry when I see …

Virat Kohli will still snarl, swear, rage on field but his rejuvenated energy promises exciting couple of years at least
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1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli will still snarl, swear, rage on field but his rejuvenated energy promises exciting couple of years at least

Hindustan Times  

He came, he spoke, he charmed. It was the final act of the two-day RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit; from the time Saturday’s proceedings began, every pair of eyes kept darting quick looks at the watch to see when the hands would tick over to 4.00 pm. “I might not have an Australia tour again in me in four …

Virat Kohli blasts broadcasters for discussing personal life over cricket, says ‘…not what I ate yesterday for lunch’
1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli blasts broadcasters for discussing personal life over cricket, says ‘…not what I ate yesterday for lunch’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli minced no words against the broadcasters for discussing his personal life over cricket. Speaking at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit on Saturday, Virat Kohli opined that the broadcasters need to highlight the stories about the athletes rather than discussing about what he ate for lunch or his favourite food joint in Delhi. "A broadcast …

Cricket-India batsman Kohli not ready to retire
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1 week, 3 days ago

Cricket-India batsman Kohli not ready to retire

Hindustan Times  

By Shrivathsa Sridhar Cricket-India batsman Kohli not ready to retire BENGALURU, - Indian batsman Virat Kohli said he may not have another tour of Australia left in him after his team's humbling 3-1 test series defeat Down Under but the 36-year-old has ruled out retiring anytime soon as he still enjoys playing the game too much. Kohli arrested a long …

Virat Kohli drops major hint on his cricketing future: 'I might not have an Australia tour again in me'
1 week, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli drops major hint on his cricketing future: 'I might not have an Australia tour again in me'

Firstpost  

Despite scoring a century in the series opener in Perth, Virat Kohli had an underwhelming run in the recently-concluded five-Test series in Australia in which he scored just 85 runs in the next four matches and his off-stump weakness was repeatedly exploited by opposition pacers. AP Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli has admitted he might not have another tour of …

Virat Kohli reveals what he will do post retirement: ’May be a lot of...’
1 week, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli reveals what he will do post retirement: ’May be a lot of...’

Live Mint  

Most cricketers take up commentary or take up coaching duties to stay connected with the game after retirement. Yeah but may be a lot of travelling,” Virat Kohli, who was a part of India's triumphant ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad, told news agency PTI. Virat Kohli's retirement Virat Kohli, however, also revealed that he ‘could come’ out of retirement for …

Virat Kohli's discipline, match awareness sets his apart from the rest: Ravi Shastri
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli's discipline, match awareness sets his apart from the rest: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former cricketer Ravi Shastri praised Virat Kohli for his remarkable consistency, attributing it to his discipline and game awareness. The 36-year-old Kohli has been instrumental in India’s success at the 2025 Champions Trophy, having scored 271 runs in four matches at an average of 72.33. India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy Final Updates After an unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in …

Watch: Virat Kohli waves at Anushka Sharma during drinks break in IND vs NZ final
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch: Virat Kohli waves at Anushka Sharma during drinks break in IND vs NZ final

India Today  

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen waving at his Bollywood actor wife Anushka Sharma during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on Sunday, March 9 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in the all-important game as India skipper Rohit Sharma lost …

Virat Kohli gets his juices flowing, pulse racing for Champions Trophy final; on cusp of fortifying unshakeable legacy
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli gets his juices flowing, pulse racing for Champions Trophy final; on cusp of fortifying unshakeable legacy

Hindustan Times  

Varun Chakravarthy is classed as a leg-spin/googly bowler, though he isn’t a leg-spinner in the strictest sense. Virat Kohli has been in incredible form in the ongoing Champions Trophy with two match-winning knocks against Pakistan and Australia. Up against him was Virat Kohli, fresh off knocks of 100 not out and 84 in two of his last three innings in …

Virat Kohli injured before the Champions Trophy final? New report suggests major headache for Rohit Sharma
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli injured before the Champions Trophy final? New report suggests major headache for Rohit Sharma

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli suffered a minor injury while practising during a net session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, according to a report by Pakistan's Geo News. Will Virat Kohli play Champions Trophy 2025 Final? According to the report, Kohli felt slight pain after the injury but remained on the ground and watched the rest of the training …

Virat Kohli’s honest confession about cricket after IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semis; ‘at this stage of my career…’
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3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli’s honest confession about cricket after IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semis; ‘at this stage of my career…’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli once again proved why he is the best chaser in modern-day cricket after the star batter's match-winning 84 against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai powered the Men in Blue to their third consecutive summit clash. Being at the age of 36, Virat Kohli displayed supreme fitness with 56 singles in his 98-ball ball, …

Virat Kohli crowned greatest-ever ODI cricketer by Clarke after Dubai masterclass: ‘Delivers when it matters the most’
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3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli crowned greatest-ever ODI cricketer by Clarke after Dubai masterclass: ‘Delivers when it matters the most’

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke lavished praise on Virat Kohli for controlling the chase in the highly-anticipated Champions Trophy semi-final. Kohli frustrated the Australian team with his exemplary running between the wickets, as he didn't rely solely on boundaries to keep the scoreboard moving. His presence in the middle allowed India to put pressure on Australia as he didn't allow …

Virat Kohli admits to not executing the final frontier in chase despite big win vs AUS: 'That's the template I follow…'
3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli admits to not executing the final frontier in chase despite big win vs AUS: 'That's the template I follow…'

Hindustan Times  

Batting maestro Virat Kohli stepped on the occasion again to pave the way for India's five-wicket win over Australia in the big-ticket Champions Trophy semifinal. Kohli and India overcame the ghosts of the past and took revenge on Australia for the 2023 ODI World Cup final heartbreak and knocked them out of the tournament. The star batter didn't rely on …

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bromance stands out in emotional celebration
3 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma bromance stands out in emotional celebration

India Today  

Virat Kohli did not hold back, letting his emotions flow in the dressing room after India secured a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final by defeating arch-rivals Australia in the semi-final on Tuesday, March 4. WATCH: RAW EMOTIONS IN THE INDIAN DRESSING ROOM Kohli also shared warm hugs with Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, his …

Virat Kohli trumps Rohit Sharma in ICC ODI batter rankings with match winning knock against Australia
3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli trumps Rohit Sharma in ICC ODI batter rankings with match winning knock against Australia

India TV News  

Virat Kohli trumps Rohit Sharma in ICC ODI batter rankings with match winning knock against Australia Star India batter Virat Kohli moved yet another place in the ICC ODI batter rankings after an excellent knock against Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. With his performance, Kohli has also made a significant leap in the newly updated ICC ODI batter …

Grandmaster of chases: Virat Kohli cements GOAT status, one single at a time
3 weeks ago

Grandmaster of chases: Virat Kohli cements GOAT status, one single at a time

India Today  

Virat Kohli approaches one-day run-chases like a game of chess, running his own supercomputer—one as good, if not better, than those deployed by MS Dhoni and Michael Bevan. "The pitch tells me how the cricket needs to be played," Kohli said, satisfaction overriding joy after India's 4-wicket win in the Champions Trophy final. Ball by ball highlights of Virat Kohli's …

Virat Kohli the greatest One-Day cricketer of all time: Michael Clarke
3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli the greatest One-Day cricketer of all time: Michael Clarke

India Today  

Michael Clarke hailed Virat Kohli as the ‘greatest’ cricketer to have played one-day cricket. On Tuesday, March 4, the 36-year-old Kohli scored 84 runs against Australia and helped India make their way through to the final of the Champions Trophy. ‘No questioning his ability’ Clarke, the 2015 ODI World Cup-winning captain, said that Kohli has time and again shown why …

Virat Kohli decodes success mantra after India’s Champions Trophy 2025 final entry, says ‘I wasn’t feeling desperate…’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli decodes success mantra after India’s Champions Trophy 2025 final entry, says ‘I wasn’t feeling desperate…’

Live Mint  

Handling pressure in big games is key to success, according to Virat Kohli, whose 84 off 98 balls against Australia on Tuesday in Dubai took India to the ICC Champions Trophy final after 12 years. Chasing 265, India rode on Virat Kohli's 74th half-century to romp home with 11 balls to spare and four wickets in hand. After the Indian …

Virat Kohli emulates Sachin Tendulkar, hits 8,000 runs in ODI chases
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli emulates Sachin Tendulkar, hits 8,000 runs in ODI chases

India Today  

India’s star batter Virat Kohli became only the second player in history to score 8000 runs in ODI run-chases after completing his half-century during India's Champions Trophy semi-final clash against Australia on March 4. Kohli achieved this milestone in just 170 matches, joining Sachin Tendulkar as the only two batters to have crossed the 8000-run mark in ODI chases. |India …

Virat Kohli pulls Shreyas Iyer's leg, mocks his fielding blunder with mimicry during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli pulls Shreyas Iyer's leg, mocks his fielding blunder with mimicry during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli was in a lively mood on the field during his 300th ODI match when India took on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy clash at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Earlier, with the bat, Shreyas Iyer stabilised India's sinking ship by raising a 98-run stand with Axar Patel and struck 79 from 98 deliveries, a perfect blend of …

"Reminds me of myself...": Viv Richards hails Virat Kohli
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

"Reminds me of myself...": Viv Richards hails Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : West Indies batting legend Viv Richards hailed Indian batting icon Virat Kohli, who plays his 300th ODI against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, saying that the 36-year-old reminds him of himself and his energy and fitness are standout features of his game. ": Viv Richards hails Virat Kohli Virat became the seventh player from …

Ravindra Jadeja enacts Glenn Phillips' one-handed stunner in front of dejected Virat Kohli in dressing room balcony
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ravindra Jadeja enacts Glenn Phillips' one-handed stunner in front of dejected Virat Kohli in dressing room balcony

Hindustan Times  

Team India senior batter Virat Kohli failed to make an impact with the bat in the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, which was also his 300th ODI match. Kohli looked solid at the start of the innings and scored a couple of boundaries, too, but Glenn Phillips had some different plans as he grabbed a one-handed stunner out of …

'Virat Kohli can play till he is 50': Viv Richards lists 3 reasons why India legend can hit half-century before retiring
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Virat Kohli can play till he is 50': Viv Richards lists 3 reasons why India legend can hit half-century before retiring

Hindustan Times  

West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards, a Governing Council Member of the International Masters League, believes comparing batters from different eras is unnecessary. Viv Richards hails Virat Kohli's fitness For years, fans on social media have endlessly debated who is the better batter - Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar. 'Kohli can play till he's 50' Virat Kohli recently recorded his …

Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli falls to stunning catch as India battle New Zealand in Champions Trophy

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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli creates world record in 300th ODI for India
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli creates world record in 300th ODI for India

Firstpost  

With his 300th ODI for India, Virat Kohli became the first cricketer ever to play in 300 ODIs, 100 Test matches, and 100 T20Is. Image: Reuters Virat Kohli on Sunday became only the seventh India to play 300 ODIs for the Indian cricket team as he was named in the playing XI for the Champions Trophy 2025 match against New …

Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy and passion make him a great: Viv Richards
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy and passion make him a great: Viv Richards

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards on Sunday said Virat Kohli’s fighting spirit, energy, and passion put him in the category of cricket’s “great” and “legendary” players. Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy and passion make him a great: Viv Richards Richards, a long-time admirer of Kohli's indomitable spirit and passion for the game, also hailed the India batter for …

Virat Kohli joins Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni is legendary list with 300th ODI appearance for India in New Zealand clash
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli joins Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni is legendary list with 300th ODI appearance for India in New Zealand clash

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Virat Kohli added another feather to his already-crammed hat on Sunday during the team's final group-stage fixture against New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium. He became the seventh India cricketer to reach the milestone of 300 ODI appearances, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni in the elite club. …

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli joins legendary club with 300 ODIs for India
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli joins legendary club with 300 ODIs for India

India Today  

Virat Kohli became the seventh Indian cricketer to play 300 ODIs. The 36-year-old reached this milestone when India faced Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand in a Group A clash of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, February 2, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The other Indian cricketers to have played 300 or more ODIs are Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul …

Virat Kohli at 300: India star continues to chase perfection, idol Sachin Tendulkar
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli at 300: India star continues to chase perfection, idol Sachin Tendulkar

India Today  

On August 18, 2008, a young Virat Kohli made his way to bat as an opener for India against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. "One major difference between the two is that I think Virat Kohli is a better chaser than Sachin Tendulkar. But one area where Virat Kohli is better than the God of Cricket is chasing runs," he added. …

Kohli Set For Another Landmark After Roaring Back to Form
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kohli Set For Another Landmark After Roaring Back to Form

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after silencing doubts over his form and future with a match-winning Champions Trophy century. Called "King Kohli" for his prolific run-scoring, the batsman went through an extended lean patch with speculation swirling that he and skipper Rohit Sharma could soon …

'King Kohli' set for another landmark after roaring back to form
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'King Kohli' set for another landmark after roaring back to form

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after silencing doubts over his form and future with a match-winning Champions Trophy century. Called "King Kohli" for his prolific run-scoring, the batsman went through an extended lean patch with speculation swirling that he and skipper Rohit Sharma could soon …

Virat Kohli's only competition in Champions Trophy is himself: Varun Aaron
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli's only competition in Champions Trophy is himself: Varun Aaron

India Today  

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be in focus once again when the duo take the field against New Zealand on Sunday, March 2, in the Champions Trophy 2024. Former cricketer Varun Aaron spoke to Star Sports on the matter and said that Virat Kohli's only competition in the New Zealand match is the batter himself. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage …

‘Virat knew he had to step up after AUS tour’: Bangar credits Kohli's PAK demolition to secret technical changes
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Virat knew he had to step up after AUS tour’: Bangar credits Kohli's PAK demolition to secret technical changes

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli was in resurgent form as India defeated Pakistan in their Group A Champions Trophy 2025 fixture, in Dubai recently. India's Virat Kohli wears his helmet to bat in the nets. Kohli got his 51st ODI ton, and he also became the third player to surpass 14,000 runs in the format. Sanjay Bangar reveals Virat Kohli's secret technical changes …

Virat Kohli's return to form: What changes did batter make before Champions Trophy
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli's return to form: What changes did batter make before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Sanjay Bangar revealed how Virat Kohli worked on his batting technique after the tour of Australia came to an end. Speaking to Times Of India, Bangar said that the first change Kohli made was to make sure that the ball came to him and wasn't on the front foot always. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Bangar also pointed …

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli eyes multiple Sachin Tendulkar records in New Zealand clash
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli eyes multiple Sachin Tendulkar records in New Zealand clash

India Today  

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a major milestone in his ODI career. The last time Kohli played in ODIs against the Kiwis, he scored 117 runs in the semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Kohli also needs 105 runs to become the leading run-scorer …

Dubai Dispatch: Why Virat Kohli is the first name confirmed for the 2027 World Cup
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Dubai Dispatch: Why Virat Kohli is the first name confirmed for the 2027 World Cup

Firstpost  

Hitting an ODI ton has been a ridiculously routine work for Virat Kohli, who scored his 51st on the eve of his 300th ODI game during India’s Champions Trophy meeting with arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai. Exclusive | ‘Virat, Rohit will be focussed on telling the world they still have same hunger’: Lalchand Rajput Against this backdrop, it might have looked …

Dubai Dispatch: Why Virat Kohli is the first name confirmed for the 2027 World Cup
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Dubai Dispatch: Why Virat Kohli is the first name confirmed for the 2027 World Cup

Firstpost  

Hitting an ODI ton has been a ridiculously routine work for Virat Kohli, who scored his 51st on the eve of his 300th ODI game during India’s Champions Trophy meeting with arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai. Exclusive | ‘Virat, Rohit will be focussed on telling the world they still have same hunger’: Lalchand Rajput Against this backdrop, it might have looked …

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma skips batting practice, Virat Kohli focusses more on spin
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma skips batting practice, Virat Kohli focusses more on spin

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma opted against batting in the nets as the team held its first training session ahead of their final Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table The official broadcasters reported that India trained on a grass-rich pitch, in contrast to the slow and low surfaces seen at the Dubai …

Virat Kohli’s hundred during IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash takes India batter to new heights; check details
1 month ago

Virat Kohli’s hundred during IND vs PAK Champions Trophy 2025 clash takes India batter to new heights; check details

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 a couple of days ago at the Dubai Cricket Stadium helped him scale new heights in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters, as per the latest update released on Wednesday. It was Virat Kohli's 82nd ton, which made him the only batter in the world to score a …

Virat Kohli backed to play 2-3 more years, add 10-15 centuries: Former India star says ‘he chose his moment’
1 month ago

Virat Kohli backed to play 2-3 more years, add 10-15 centuries: Former India star says ‘he chose his moment’

Live Mint  

Former India captain Virat Kohli roared back to form on Sunday as he hit his 51st international ODI centruy againt arch rivals Pakistan during a Champions Trophy 2025 match. After the century Kohli has received piles of support from former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Siddhu who said that the batsman will play for the next 2-3 years and score at …

Champions Trophy 2025: Under pressure Virat Kohli rediscovers his mojo
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Under pressure Virat Kohli rediscovers his mojo

The Hindu  

Coming into the Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli was under pressure following a lean 2024. In Tests late last year, his most productive shot, the cover drive, had become his kryptonite as bowlers ruthlessly exploited his weakness outside off-stump and had him caught behind or in the cordon. Similarly, the former India skipper also looked vulnerable against spinners in white-ball cricket …

From the India Today archives (2017) | Virat Kohli: Batman forever
1 month ago

From the India Today archives (2017) | Virat Kohli: Batman forever

India Today  

“Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years; it was time we carried him.” Those words were uttered by a young Virat Kohli, who was still to stamp his authority in world cricket, after the ICC World Cup final in 2011. He approached the nets session like a Test match, with India’s regular opening bowlers, including Mohammed …

Virat Kohli’s coach slams trolls after century in IND vs PAK match at ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Ab to nahi poochhoge’
1 month ago

Virat Kohli’s coach slams trolls after century in IND vs PAK match at ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Ab to nahi poochhoge’

Live Mint  

With India's star cricketer, Virat Kohli snatching the Group A match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday from Pakistan's clutches and leading India to beat Pakistan by 6 wickets, his formative coach Rajkumar Sharma said he hopes that questions on the star India batter's form will stop now. He has always performed well against tough opposition," Sharma …

'Kohli loves representing India,' 'Always hungry for runs': Team India hails batting star after Pakistan demolition
1 month ago

'Kohli loves representing India,' 'Always hungry for runs': Team India hails batting star after Pakistan demolition

Firstpost  

Virat Kohli once again proved why he is considered one of the greatest batters of all time with a sensational knock against Pakistan. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and teammate Shreyas Iyer were full of praise for Virat Kohli after the star batter guided India to a comprehensive win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday. Champions …

"Kind of been my weakness but...": Virat Kohli on his 'catch 22' shot after match-winning ton against Pak
1 month ago

"Kind of been my weakness but...": Virat Kohli on his 'catch 22' shot after match-winning ton against Pak

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : India's batting maestro Virat Kohli opened up on his match-winning 82nd international hundred against Pakistan and said how his favourite cover drive shot presents a 'catch 22' situation for him, as it has been his weakness lately but he has also scored a lot of runs with that. ": Virat Kohli on his 'catch 22' shot after match-winning …

Virat Kohli not chasing Sachin Tendulkar, but sick and tired Pakistan willing to gift him runs as long as he doesn't bat
1 month ago

Virat Kohli not chasing Sachin Tendulkar, but sick and tired Pakistan willing to gift him runs as long as he doesn't bat

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli’s next match in India colours during the Champions Trophy will be his 300th One-Day International. Kohli’s latest masterpiece against the bowling attack he loves to love came at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday night, on what was touted to be a tricky surface but which was tamed with consummate ease by the man who lords chases …

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