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Virat Kohli return to Ranji Trophy draws huge crowd…

The Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted a massive crowd on Thursday when Virat Kohli returned to the Ranji Trophy after 13 years. The Delhi & District Cricket Association's match against Railways saw fans arrive early to see the legendary cricketer play in the domestic tournament.  The excitement resulted in entry point congestion because the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) initially used only one gate for access. The Delhi Police stated they implemented additional gate openings to ensure proper crowd management.  The entry process
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Virat Kohli turns 36: Indian cricket icon skips London,…

Virat Kohli, in probably the last phase of his career, decided to celebrate his birthday in India and not go where he usually spends it.  Virat has been striking as a prominent figure in Indian cricket and has achieved the age of 36 today. As the face of the Nation in the Indian cricket team, Kohli has had one of the greatest emerging years with India winning the World Cup in June this year. Although 2024 was possibly one of his career years
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Time running out for struggling India cricket stalwarts Virat…

India's proud home record which had never been lost is finally gone the defeat against England stunned the fans across the cricketing nation. this is a reality which may have been long dreaded. the end of a very successful era in Indian cricket, that which is shared by Kohli and Rohit Sharma.  Kohli and Sharma hardworking batsman have been a part of almost all the major indian efort of the last seventeen years starting from the 3 world cup trophies, reach the finals
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Virat Kohli Absent for First T20I Against Afghanistan

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli will be absent from the first T20 International (T20I) against Afghanistan in Mohali due to personal reasons, according to coach Rahul Dravid. The skipper will rejoin the team for the subsequent second and third matches of the series in Indore and Bengaluru. Kohli, along with captain Rohit Sharma, is returning to T20Is for the first time since India's T20 World Cup semi-final defeat to England in November 2022. Rahul Dravid confirmed the news on the eve of the
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India T20 World Cup Strategy Unveiled

In the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, India finds itself grappling with a familiar conundrum in its top-order strategy. As Rohit Sharma's stellar ODI World Cup performance raises expectations, questions arise about whether his form can translate into a turbocharged display in the T20 format. Meanwhile, the role of Virat Kohli becomes a central point of discussion, contemplating whether he can take on spinners in the middle overs or even open the innings to exploit field restrictions. Rohit Sharma, known for his
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Virat Kohli Wins Best Fielder Medal

Virat Kohli Wins Best Fielder Medal In a thrilling 2023 World Cup match against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Virat Kohli, the iconic Team India batter, displayed his exceptional fielding skills, earning him the prestigious "best fielder" medal. The Men in Blue emerged victorious, defeating Australia by six wickets in their opening clash of the tournament. Kohli's remarkable performance in the field and with the bat made him a standout player of the match. The Australian innings got off to
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Virat Kohli Returns : World Cup 2023 Anticipation

Virat Kohli Spotted at Mumbai Airport, Ready to Rejoin Team India for World Cup 2023 Clash Against Australia Cricket enthusiasts around the world were treated to an exciting spectacle on Tuesday, October 3, as former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli was spotted at the bustling Mumbai Airport. The sighting of the iconic cricketer was met with jubilation, as fans eagerly anticipated his return to the Indian cricket squad, just in time for the highly awaited World Cup 2023. As per credible reports
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Virat Kohli 2019 World Cup gesture

Virat Kohli 2019 World Cup gesture Flashback to Virat Kohli's Heartwarming Gesture at the 2019 World Cup As cricket enthusiasts gear up for the 2023 ICC World Cup, it's worth revisiting a touching moment from the 2019 World Cup that showcased the spirit of the game. During a match against Australia at the Oval, former Indian captain Virat Kohli displayed a remarkable act of sportsmanship by urging fans to applaud Australian star Steve Smith, who had faced intense scrutiny and booing from the
Shubhman Gill after Century

RCB Eliminated: Shubhman Gill thrashes Banglore, Gujarat faces Chennai…

Shubman Gill's dazzling 52-ball 104 not out trumped Virat Kohli's sumptuous unbeaten 101 as Gujarat Titans edged Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring thriller by six wickets in the final league game of the IPL season in Bengaluru. With the heartbreaking defeat, RCB's journey in this year's competition came to an end. With Mumbai Indians winning the afternoon game, Faf du Plessis and co. needed an outright win to qualify for the knockouts but Gill smashed his second consecutive century of the season,
India Win 1st ODI Against Sri Lanka

Kohli’s Ton Helps India Win 1st ODI Against Sri…

Virat Kohli struck a brilliant century to guide India to a 67-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first of their three-match one-day international series in Guwahati on Tuesday. Kohli made 113 runs, hitting 12 fours and a six in his 87-ball display. It was the former captain's 45th ODI hundred and he is only four short of Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record. Captain Rohit Sharma scored 83 and Shubman Gill made 70 as India ended their innings at 373-7 after being put in
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Virat Kohli Finds Form As Royal Challengers Bangalore Beat…

A fired up Virat Kohli roared back to form with a fine half-century as Royal Challengers Bangalore stayed alive in the IPL play-off race with a thumping eight-wicket win over table toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday. A fired up Virat Kohli roared back to form with a fine half-century as Royal Challengers Bangalore stayed alive in the IPL play-off race with a thumping eight-wicket win over table toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday. This was after skipper Hardik Pandya scored a gritty 47-ball 62
Excitement is building for the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2022, with general ticket allocations for two match-days sold out on the first day of going on sale to the public

T20 World Cup 2022: Tickets For India vs Pakistan…

T20 World Cup 2022: Tickets For India vs Pakistan Match At MCG Sold Out Within Five Minutes Excitement is building for the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2022, with general ticket allocations for two match-days sold out on the first day of going on sale to the public. General ticket allocations have all been sold for India vs Pakistan encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on October 23 and the double-header that features South Africa vs Bangladesh and India vs Group A
Former India paceman Ajit Agarkar voiced his concern over former Team India captain Virat Kohli's batting

India vs West Indies: “Virat Kohli’s Form Is A…

Former India paceman Ajit Agarkar voiced his concern over former Team India captain Virat Kohli's batting form as the team prepares for a three-match ODI and T20I series at home under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. Speaking exclusively on Star Sports show "Game Plan", Agarkar gave an honest assessment of Kohli's batting woes and termed his batting form as a "concern" not only for the captain, but also for the combination of the team. "Virat Kohli's form is a concern, but we all
Brett Lee Says There Are "Four-Five Players" Who Can Lead India In Tests

Brett Lee Says There Are “Four-Five Players” Who Can…

Brett Lee's comments come two weeks after Virat Kohli stepped down as India's Test skipper. Last year, Kohli stepped down as the T20I captain and then he was removed as ODI captain as the selectors wanted just one white-ball captain. Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has said that there are four-five players in the current Indian setup that can potentially lead the senior Test side. Brett Lee's comments come two weeks after Virat Kohli stepped down as India's Test skipper. Last year, Kohli
Virat Kohli "Will Have To Give Up His Ego" And Play Under New Leader, Says Ex-Captain Kapil Dev

Virat Kohli “Will Have To Give Up His Ego”…

Virat Kohli needs to shed his ego to play under a new leader after giving up the Test captaincy, cricket icon Kapil Dev said as uncertainty swirled about the future of the national team. Virat Kohli needs to shed his ego to play under a new leader after giving up the Test captaincy, cricket icon Kapil Dev said as uncertainty swirled about the future of the national team. Kohli, 33, announced his surprise departure late on Saturday having already quit as T20 captain
"You Want To Have Clarity": Virat Kohli On South Africa Tour Amid Omicron Scare

“You Want To Have Clarity”: Virat Kohli On South…

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said he expects to get a clearer picture on the upcoming tour of South Africa in the next couple of days after it was thrown into uncertainty following the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant -- Omicron. India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said he expects to get a clearer picture on the upcoming tour of South Africa in the next couple of days after it was thrown into uncertainty following the emergence of the new COVID-19
Rohit Sharma To Lead India In T20I Series Against New Zealand, Virat Kohli Rested

Rohit Sharma To Lead India In T20I Series Against…

With Virat Kohli stepping down from Team India's T20I captaincy, Rohit Sharma will lead the side in the home series against New Zealand and KL Rahul will serve as vice-captain. The Indian squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand was announced on Tuesday and Rohit Sharma has been named captain of the team. KL Rahul has been appointed vice-captain of the 16-member squad. Virat Kohli, who stepped down from India's T20I captaincy at the end of the team's campaign at
"Not The Result We Wanted": Virat Kohli Posts Emotional Message After RCB's IPL 2021 Exit

“Not The Result We Wanted”: Virat Kohli Posts Emotional…

Virat Kohli said after the match that he had given his best for his franchise as a captain and player, and would continue to play for the same franchise till his retirement. Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL 2021 campaign came to an end on Monday after a disappointing loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator at Sharjah. RCB captain Virat Kohli,who had announced before the start of the UAE leg of the league that this will be his last season as leader
Kohli to step down as RCB skipper after 2021 IPL season

Kohli to step down as RCB skipper after 2021…

Virat Kohli will step down as captain of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the 2021 season, the player said on Sunday. Kohli this week also gave up the captaincy of India's Twenty20 side to manage his immense workload, saying he would not continue in the role after this year's World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. "This will be my last IPL as captain of RCB. I'll continue to be an RCB player till I