Under the shimmering floodlights and in front of a roaring partisan crowd, Virat Kohli unleashed his latest masterclass, blasting a 42-ball 70 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a sensational 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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'How Rohit has taken the decision to change captain is between him and selection committee', Agarkar added.
Rahul Dravid had backed Shubman Gill to become India's all-format captain four years ago.
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'The current policy will remain intact, as it is of paramount importance to both the nation and our institution, the BCCI.'
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Virat Kohli notably stayed away from the team huddle during the final timeout -- fueling further speculation about a rift in the leadership group.
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This was no Ranji clash, but a marquee Test opener-an international match that deserved a full house-yet Ahmedabad's 132,000-capacity stadium looked eerily empty.
Kohli walked up to Rahul and cheekily recreated Rahul's famous celebration - pointing to the ground and thumping his chest.
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Kohli will be instrumental in this effort as RCB chase the elusive title.
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Fresh from a hard-fought 2-2 draw in England, Shubman Gill's men will be eager to translate their overseas resilience into home dominance.
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'My heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore and this is the team I'll play for till the time I play the IPL.'
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'This is a new India, we won't tolerate it.'
'I love the feeling of falling in love and the memories it brings, even if it doesn't last.'
'The ultimate team man, and he looks very, very focused. Obviously, the job's not done yet, but I'm very excited to watch him play.'
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Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries.
The twin retirements mean India will not only have a new captain at the helm but will be without two of their most experienced players.
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'Dhoni is a very cool captain. But he was also very happy and was enjoying that moment.'
Rohit Sharma first wore the ODI captaincy armband in 2017 and led India in 56 ODIs, winning a stunning 42, while losing just 12.
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