'I was constantly under the microscope. Eventually, I had to ask myself if I was still happy. If I wanted to continue, I needed to find that joy again.'
Virat Kohli is leaving no stone unturned as far as his preparations are concerned for the second Test against England, beginning on Thursday.
'A proud husband and father' is what it now says a week after Anushka Sharma and the skipper welcomed their daughter on January 11.
Having spent a couple of weeks at home with Anushka Sharma and daughter Vamika, all of 10 months old, an emotional Kohli posted this for his wife: 'With you by my side, I am at home anywhere @anushkasharma.'
Virat Kohli looked totally relaxed as he enjoyed a cup of coffee at home.
'Kicking off the IPL season with a football match has been a tradition at RCB for many years.'
Which of these celebs got it right?
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma stepped out in New Delhi ahead of RCB's next game against hosts Delhi Capitals.
Ashwin's performance earned him praise and humour from fans online. Many playfully acknowledged his transformation from a renowned bowler to a reliable middle-order batsman.
Suryakumar Yadav came up with apt answers as elegant as his batting for Mumbai Indians and India.
With lush green grass of the stadium in the background, Kohli was all smiles and seen striking a double peace post in a black t-shirt.
Virat Kohli, who is set to play his landmark 100th Test against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali, hit the nets on Sunday.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma married in December 2017 and had their first child, daughter Vamika in January 2021.
Sanjay Manjrekar believes the Aussies will likely target Kohli's off-stump, a tactic that has proven effective in recent times.
Virat Kohli explains Indian street cricket's peculiar slang.
Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with love and fanfare and posted beautiful pictures on social media.
There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.
Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth, on Friday.
Vikas stepped into the house, dialled a number and handed his cell phone to Raj Kumar, Virat Kohli's childhood coach. "Happy Teachers' Day, Sir," said Virat, even as Vikas thrust something into Raj Kumar's palm -- a bunch of keys. A fascinating excerpt from Vijay Lokapally's must read biography of the cricket superstar.
Though Kohli had an exciting challenge ahead of him in the five-Test series in England, the end seemed near for India's most successful Test captain.
Buoyed by their win in the first Test in Perth, the Indian cricket team arrived in Canberra for the mid-series two-day game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI on November 30 and December 1 ahead of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide on December 6.
Siraj revealed that Kohli coming to his house was the best surprise of his life.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow, on Friday.
Here's where the stars are celebrating the dawn of 2019.
Glimpses from Team India's nets in Perth on Tuesday.
While Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli welcomed their second child in February, Namrata Thakker looks at the other celebs getting ready to embrace parenthood for the first time.
'Good leaders emerge when they show resolve for a scrap.'
Anushka dropped a stunning photograph on Instagram.
Virat Kohli began training with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of his eagerly-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year gap.
Delhi short fall of knockouts, secure an innings win against Railways; Kohli's return concludes with single-digit score
The cricket superstar turns 29 on Sunday, November 5.
The conversation between the two made for an interesting watch as they spoke about the importance of Test cricket, staying in the zone and talking of the knocks one enjoyed of the other.
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jokingly suggested a law that forces Jasprit Bumrah to bowl 'left-handed or off one step' against the home team.
On paper, the squad may not create too much optimism among fans but it still has a balanced look with a good mix of young players and experienced international names.
Led by the retiring duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the players danced to the electrifying tunes of Chak De India alongside a jubilant crowd.
'Kanpur #TeamIndia hit the ground running ahead of the 2nd #INDvBAN Test.'
Kohli is struggling for big runs of late and his last Test century was against the West Indies at Port of Spain in July 2023.
On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.
Pictures posted by the US consulate in Mumbai on their X handle shows Kohli and Hankey sharing a few laughs and a chat.
