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I was pretty scared; hadn't picked up a bat for 5 months: Kohli

I was pretty scared; hadn't picked up a bat for 5 months: Kohli

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

RCB skipper Virat Kohli could not get enough of his first proper hit in the nets as he claimed that it felt like he had been away from the game for just six days.

Indian team to stay in managed isolation before WTC final

Indian team to stay in managed isolation before WTC final

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Indian team will stay in 'managed isolation' before the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, the ICC said on Saturday but did not mention the exact period of hard quarantine upon reaching UK.

How Kohli celebrated wife Anushka's birthday...

How Kohli celebrated wife Anushka's birthday...

Rediff.com1 May 2018

RCB captain Virat Kohli posted a selfie with his wife Anushka on her 30th birthday.

Kohli & Co begin hard quarantine ahead of England tour

Kohli & Co begin hard quarantine ahead of England tour

Rediff.com25 May 2021

India captain Virat Kohli, his white-ball deputy Rohit Sharma and head coach Ravi Shastri joined the England-bound squad's bio-bubble on Tuesday as it began its eight-day hard quarantine along with the women's team in Mumbai.

Expectant father Kohli might miss last two Australia Tests

Expectant father Kohli might miss last two Australia Tests

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

India captain Virat Kohli might skip the last two Tests of the highly-anticipated four-match series against Australia as he gears up for the birth of his first child in January which could pave the way for an in-form K L Rahul's entry into the middle order.

Virat Kohli reviews Zero

Virat Kohli reviews Zero

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Despite the Indian cricket team's hectic schedule in Australia, there was no stopping Virat Kohli from catching wife Anushka's performance in her latest release Zero.

When Virat Kohli went up a tree

When Virat Kohli went up a tree

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Virat Kohli tweeted a picture of himself up in a tree

Indian cricketers to get 20-day break after WTC final

Indian cricketers to get 20-day break after WTC final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The Indian players will get a 20-day break from the bio-bubble life in the UK after the completion of the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, to be played in Southampton from June 18 to 22.

PIX: Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan celebrate Valentine's Day

PIX: Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan celebrate Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Captain Virat Kohli celebrated Valentine's Day with his wife Anushka as they dined at his New Delhi restaurant Nueva Bar and Dining.

When Kohli's mom was unhappy with his fitness regime

When Kohli's mom was unhappy with his fitness regime

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

His mother thought her son was getting sick.

RCB skipper Kohli 'feeling optimistic' ahead of IPL 2021

RCB skipper Kohli 'feeling optimistic' ahead of IPL 2021

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

RCB batsman AB de Villiers can still sense the momentum which his side gained in the 13th edition of the IPL in UAE.

INVITE: Write a letter to your 15-year-old self

INVITE: Write a letter to your 15-year-old self

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

What's your message to your 15-year-old self? Write a letter and share it with us.

Kerala HC notice to Kohli for promoting online gambling

Kerala HC notice to Kohli for promoting online gambling

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued notice to India cricket captain Virat Kohli and the state government in a plea seeking ban on online gambling in the state.

Kohli in trouble? Under 'conflict of interest' scanner

Kohli in trouble? Under 'conflict of interest' scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Virat Kolhi seems to be in trouble with a complaint of breaching the 'Conflict of Interest' clause under BCCI rule 38 (4)

Teacher's Day: 'Grateful' Kohli's tribute to childhood coach

Teacher's Day: 'Grateful' Kohli's tribute to childhood coach

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Happy Teacher's day to all the teachers and coaches who encourage us and stand by us by being our constant pillar of support. #HappyTeachersDay'

Bollywood's plans for New Year's Eve

Bollywood's plans for New Year's Eve

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Here's where the stars are celebrating the dawn of 2019.

When a captain stops performing, he should be taken aside

When a captain stops performing, he should be taken aside

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The cricket establishment in India has an unhealthy respect for reputations. Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev were allowed to retire when they wanted. And captains have played beyond the stage of being automatic picks, notes Suhit K Sen.

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

'Virat Kohli is like modern day hero'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Steve Waugh said that Kohli is loved by the fans for his attitude of not being intimidated by an opposition.

Puma throws hat into ring for Team India sponsorship

Puma throws hat into ring for Team India sponsorship

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Buys bid document, Adidas too could enter fray.

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

New Zealand's three-pronged attack could spell trouble for India on a spiced-up track and Will Somerville, who played a gutsy knock in Kanpur, might have to sit out.

Kohli starts 'movement' to back women's team at WT20 C'ship

Kohli starts 'movement' to back women's team at WT20 C'ship

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Kohli took to Twitter to cheer on the Indian women's team.

Should Kohli step down as Test captain?

Should Kohli step down as Test captain?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Of course, Kohli could remain captain in ODIs, in which his performances are still top drawer, but another Test captain could help him recover form, recommends Suhit K Sen.

PIX: How Kohli is making most of his off time

PIX: How Kohli is making most of his off time

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Asia Cup lost some of its sheen with his absence, but who can grudge the skipper his rest and recreation?

PIX: Kohli-Anushka's special New Year celebrations!

PIX: Kohli-Anushka's special New Year celebrations!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

For Virat Kohli, it turned out to be memorable evening as he rang in the New Year with wife Anushka Sharma in Sydney.

ODIs: How India fared under Captain Kohli

ODIs: How India fared under Captain Kohli

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Did Virat Kohli deserve to be replaced as India's ODI captain? Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.

'Virat was born to lead'

'Virat was born to lead'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'He was not even 15 when he showed skills at captaincy.' 'Now that he is the captain, I keep telling him not to expect from others what easily comes to him.'

Lockdown: What Kohli, Rafa, Ronaldo have been up to

Lockdown: What Kohli, Rafa, Ronaldo have been up to

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

What happens when sports stars have all the free time at hand and no play?

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'I don't see a reason why the families won't be allowed to come. The Australian cricket board is trying to accommodate the families. It should be okay'

Lockdown leaves junior paddler facing financial crunch

Lockdown leaves junior paddler facing financial crunch

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Swastika's father Sandeep, who is also her coach-cum-training partner, has been rendered jobless for more than four months and is finding it difficult to pay the rent for the house they are staying in at Navi Mumbai.

Meet the SEXIEST Asian Male of 2019

Meet the SEXIEST Asian Male of 2019

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Hrithik Roshan has been voted the Sexiest Asian Male of 2019 and of the decade in an online poll released by the British news weekly, Eastern Eye.

Anushka-Virat's romantic album of memories

Anushka-Virat's romantic album of memories

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma glances at Virushka's photo album of loveliness.

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

'Happy birthday to undisputed Dada of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

India's current and former cricketers took to social media to wish one of India's greatest captains and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who celebrated his 48th birthday on Wednesday.

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Under Kohli, playing cricket will now be about winning, not avoiding defeat. India will not just be liked or admired -- it will be respected and feared. A country whose stars were labeled 'talented' or 'elegant' or 'inconsistent' now finds itself with a captain who is professional, tough, and combative, the embodiment of athleticism, aggression, and ambition. A fascinating glimpse from Pride, Prejudice And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor.

Select Team: Should India bring back Rahul?

Select Team: Should India bring back Rahul?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Should the right-hander be drafted into the Indian team for the second Test in place of Abhinav Mukund?

Why you will fall in love with Virat Kohli... again!

Why you will fall in love with Virat Kohli... again!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

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.

SEE: How Kohli became supremely fit during COVID-19 lockdown

SEE: How Kohli became supremely fit during COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Virat Kohli ensured during the break that his supreme fitness level was not impacted and, in fact, it helped him skill-wise on his return to action

Meet the top 10 highest-earning celebrities in India

Meet the top 10 highest-earning celebrities in India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Priyanka Chopra is the only female in the top ten.

Wish Virat Kohli a happy birthday!

Wish Virat Kohli a happy birthday!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Social media is abuzz as the skipper turns 30.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?