Virat Kohli

'Get fully fit and comfortable, and you are there' - Amit Mishra recalls interaction with Virat Kohli

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra revealed on the Baith & Bol podcast with Aakash Chopra that his international career ended abruptly after a leg injury during a T20 International against England…

Oct 23

Virat Kohli ignored calls, messages: Amit Mishra blames ex-India captain for crushing comeback hopes

Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra has expressed deep frustration regarding his exclusion from the national squad, placing the blame squarely on former skipper Virat Kohli. During a recent interview…

Oct 23

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'Kohli Promised to Call': Amit Mishra On India Snub

Leg-spinner Amit Mishra has expressed frustration regarding his lack of a return to the Indian national team, claiming that Virat Kohli, who was captain at the time, promised a follow-up call after…

Oct 23

Full list of Indian cricketers with 100 T20I matches, ft Arshdeep Singh, Virat Kohli

Arshdeep Singh has achieved his one hundredth T20 International appearance for India during a match against New Zealand. He becomes the second specialist fast bowler from his country to hit this…

Oct 22

Harbhajan Singh urges Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to follow Kohli, Tendulkar and Dravid's discipline ahead of New Zealand series

Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has offered young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a blueprint for success ahead of India’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand, set to begin on October 22,…

Asian Para Games: Soorma likens his discus throw gold to Virat Kohli's rare wicket

India’s Pranav Soorma delivered a standout performance at the Asian Para Games, securing gold in the men’s discus throw with a record-breaking throw of 11.66 meters—his first major competition in the…

Harbhajan Singh names Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar as role models for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

India’s youngest-ever cricketer, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has drawn praise from former spinner Harbhajan Singh, who highlighted the teenager’s extraordinary potential and the need for focus to match his…

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Virat Kohli's Sister Clarifies After Modi-Critical Repost

Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, the sister of cricketer Virat Kohli, recently addressed online rumors following an Instagram activity involving a video critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The clip, which…

Harbhajan Singh reveals how he motivated young Virat Kohli to surpass Rahul Dravid's run record

During a recent podcast appearance, former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh recalled a conversation from Virat Kohli's international debut tour in 2008 against Sri Lanka. Impressed by the young…

Virat Kohli the ideal idol for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Ex-India star's advice

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must mirror Virat Kohli's fierce dedication and strict priorities to fully realize his immense potential, drawing…

'He was a completely different beast' - Suryakumar Yadav on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's influence

Former India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav discussed the distinct impacts of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on his professional development during an appearance on the 42nd episode of the Dubai Journey…

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Bowling to batters like Gill, Kohli boosts your confidence: Gurjapneet Singh after impressive display for Tamil Nadu

Left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh made an immediate impact for Tamil Nadu in their Ranji Trophy clash against Uttarakhand, claiming four wickets on the opening day. Despite joining the squad late and…

Oct 18

Babar Azam completes 16,000 international runs, fails to beat Virat Kohli's pace

Babar Azam reached a significant career milestone during the opening match of a tri-series hosted in Pakistan. By scoring his 16,000th international run, he became the fifth player from his nation to…

Oct 18

Mohammad Kaif spots Virat Kohli-like quality in Ishan Kishan after Bengaluru T20I

Ishan Kishan delivered a blistering performance in the truncated fifth and final T20I against the West Indies, smashing 30 runs off just 10 balls—including three boundaries and two sixes—before rain…

Oct 18

'Arrogant and cocky': De Villiers on why Virat Kohli seemed 'overly confident'

Reflecting on his long-standing friendship with Virat Kohli formed during their shared years at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League, AB de Villiers shared his initial impressions…

Oct 17

Ravindra Jadeja denied Rohit-Kohli treatment, dropped from India’s 2027 World Cup plans

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja faces an uncertain future in the national team's plans for the 2027 global tournament. Following subdued performances in the opening two fixtures against…

Oct 17

'Idolised them for years': Rachin reveals how Kohli and Rohit have shaped his batting

New Zealand all‑rounder Rachin Ravindra says that the batting styles of India’s Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have shaped his own game, noting Kohli’s success on bouncy pitches and Rohit’s mastery of…

Oct 17

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Luhnu, where Kohli once played, prepares for Ranji Trophy return after a decade

The Luhnu Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh will host its first Ranji Trophy match in over a decade, as Mumbai faces Himachal Pradesh in a picturesque setting against the backdrop of the Bandla…

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Yuzvendra Chahal’s revelations: Rohit-Kohli backing, Dhoni’s influence and World Cup snub

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about pivotal moments in his career, including his struggles to break into India’s Test side during the 2017–19 window, when competition from Ravindra Jadeja,…

Dinesh Karthik names top 5 T20 batters, Virat Kohli at top, Abhishek Sharma snubbed

During a recent media discussion, Dinesh Karthik identified his five premier T20 batters currently active in international cricket. His selection heavily favored his own franchise, with Virat Kohli,…

'Get hit for 6 sixes': Yuzvendra Chahal recalls Virat Kohli’s unusual advice

In a surprising tactical twist from the 2015 IPL season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner Yuzvendra Chahal revealed how Virat Kohli orchestrated a bold plan to dismiss Chennai Super Kings’ Suresh…

‘Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli not getting any younger’: Mitchell Santner warns India

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner has warned his bowling unit about the enduring threat of seasoned batting stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, noting that both veterans continue to deliver heavy…

Oct 15

Learning from Virat Kohli, 24-year-old Vicky Ostwal embraces the red-ball grind

Vicky Ostwal, the 24-year-old left-arm spinner, delivered a standout all-round performance for Maharashtra in their Ranji Trophy opener against Railways in Delhi. Batting at number 10, Ostwal scored…

Oct 15

Samson joins Rohit, Kohli in elite T20I club after quick 50 vs West Indies

Sanju Samson reached the 100-six milestone in T20 internationals during India's fourth match against West Indies in Hyderabad, finishing with a rapid 56 off 23 balls. His innings, which included four…

Oct 15

Dhoni guided captain Kohli. BCCI wants Harmanpreet to do same for Mandhana

BCCI leadership hopes to replicate the mentoring blueprint used previously by the men's squad for the upcoming leadership transition in the women's national team. Mithun Manhas expressed support for…

Oct 14

Sahibzada Farhan breaks Abhishek Sharma’s record, joins Virat Kohli on elite list

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan made history in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, becoming the first Pakistani batter—and just the eighth player overall—to score half-centuries in all three matches of a…

Oct 14

Over 50k reactions and around 2k comments: Kohli's first post on LinkedIn goes viral

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has expanded his influence beyond the field by launching his LinkedIn presence, where his inaugural post has already sparked a massive online response. The message,…

Oct 14

Virat Kohli makes LinkedIn debut at 37, post on Indian sports goes viral

Cricket superstar Virat Kohli has expanded his influence beyond the field by launching his LinkedIn profile at age 37, sharing his ambitious vision for India’s sports industry. In his debut post,…

Oct 13