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PIX: When SA brought out 'proxy captain' for the toss

PIX: When SA brought out 'proxy captain' for the toss

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis walked for the toss along with Temba Bavuma as the proxy captain, who was given the responsibility of calling the toss.

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership qualities for India's unbeaten run in the ongoing T20 World Cup final

Can Kohli's passion propel RCB to IPL glory?

Can Kohli's passion propel RCB to IPL glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has expressed confidence that Virat Kohli will have a 'big impact' on the fortunes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025.

'Never said it, don't spread fake news'

'Never said it, don't spread fake news'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Sidhu hit back at an X handle for falsely attributing quotes to him.

PHOTOS: Kohli records first win as Test captain in Sanga's swansong

PHOTOS: Kohli records first win as Test captain in Sanga's swansong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed five second innings wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in the second Test for a series-levelling victory at the P Sara Oval, in Colombo, on Monday.

Focus on Kohli as India aim to avoid series loss in Sri Lanka

Focus on Kohli as India aim to avoid series loss in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

India's previous bilateral ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka came way back in 1997.

Should Bumrah only play one format?

Should Bumrah only play one format?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'There is no question on the value that he brings to the side. But the management and board need to discuss how to use him...'

Babar-Virat's Mutual Admiration Society

Babar-Virat's Mutual Admiration Society

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'He's still at his peak. I wanted to take something from his game. I learnt a lot from him.'

Few have achieved what you have as captain: Shastri to Kohli

Few have achieved what you have as captain: Shastri to Kohli

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former head coach Ravi Shastri hailed Virat Kohli as India's 'most aggressive and successful' captain after he stepped down as the Test skipper on Saturday.

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

When Kohli Blocked Glenn Maxwell....

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Maxwell upset Kohli with a gesture in a Test match...

'Shubman Gill will be a mix of both Rohit and Kohli'

'Shubman Gill will be a mix of both Rohit and Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's new Test captain Shubman Gill is a mix of his predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he will be 'very much his own man' in the middle, said Jos Buttler.

Gill views Test captaincy as a 'big opportunity'

Gill views Test captaincy as a 'big opportunity'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'There is no particular style that I have to follow. I have played so much cricket so far and everyone knows my style of playing.'

Rohit trails Kohli as he attains new landmark in IPL

Rohit trails Kohli as he attains new landmark in IPL

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

This season, Rohit has scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 26.33, with a strike rate of 154.90, with a fifty to his name.

Why Rohit has ditched fearless batting approach

Why Rohit has ditched fearless batting approach

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rohit turned back the clock and produced a sizzling 121*(125), to lift India to a nine-wicket win.

'I didn't remove Kohli from captaincy'

'I didn't remove Kohli from captaincy'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'I told him if you're not interested in leading in T20Is, it's better if you step down from entire white-ball cricket.'

Blow for Australia! Cameron Green ruled out of India ODIs

Blow for Australia! Cameron Green ruled out of India ODIs

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

All-rounder Cameron Green will miss the three-match ODI series against India due to side soreness.

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

Why Kohli's captaincy stands out despite Chennai loss...

Why Kohli's captaincy stands out despite Chennai loss...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Star Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake said he admires India captain Virat Kohli for not offering excuses when his team does not perform well and taking the blame on himself.

PHOTOS: Sachin, Virat grace Zaheer-Sagarika's engagement party

PHOTOS: Sachin, Virat grace Zaheer-Sagarika's engagement party

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Scroll down for photos from Zak and Sagarika's lovely engagement party...

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.

Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy begins

Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy begins

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma has climbed to second place in the ICC men's ODI batting rankings, closing in on top-ranked Shubman Gill.

Gill vs Stokes vs Mulder: ICC's player of the month battle

Gill vs Stokes vs Mulder: ICC's player of the month battle

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

India captain Shubman Gill was on Wednesday named among the three nominees for ICC's Player of the Month award for July along with South Africa's Wiaan Mulder and England skipper Ben Stokes.

Kohli fastest to 12000 ODI runs; beats Tendulkar's record

Kohli fastest to 12000 ODI runs; beats Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

India captain Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer to score 12,000 ODI runs, breaking the record held by legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

'Big shoes to fill': Harbhajan's message to Gill

'Big shoes to fill': Harbhajan's message to Gill

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is hopeful that the newly appointed India's ODI captain, Shubman Gill, will carry forward the legacy of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other captains who served before him in the format.

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Aaron Finch delivered a verdict in favour of his side as they prepare to take on a Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli-powered India during a three-match ODI series at home

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

PIX: Gill Rewrites Record Books On Captaincy Debut!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Playing his 32nd Test, he showed no signs of nervousness and batted with his signature effortless ease.

Kohli is a fantastic captain: Starc

Kohli is a fantastic captain: Starc

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc described Virat Kohli as a 'fantastic captain', having shared the dressing room with the India captain while representing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Gill shares Sachin's advice that changed his game!

Gill shares Sachin's advice that changed his game!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Showing an insatiable hunger to learn and succeed, Shubman Gill turned to senior players and former greats for insights, embodying the ethos of a student of the game.

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bihar's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged just 14, blasted an 84-ball 190 to become the youngest List-A centurion ever. His captain Sakibul Gani, then upstaged him with a 40-ball 128 not out -- the fastest List-A century by an Indian.

Kohli named captain of ICC's ODI and Test teams of the year

Kohli named captain of ICC's ODI and Test teams of the year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Apart from Kohli, four other Indians who were picked in the ICC's Test and ODI Teams of the Year.

'Never thought about..' Jadeja gets brutally honest

'Never thought about..' Jadeja gets brutally honest

Rediff.com28 May 2025

I never thought about playing Test cricket, believed white ball was my forte: Jadeja

Kohli figurine to grace Madame Tussauds

Kohli figurine to grace Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Kohli will join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Cristiano Ronaldo whose statues are featured in the popular and interactive sports zone of the famous wax museum.

Captains should have option of reviewing wide ball: Kohli

Captains should have option of reviewing wide ball: Kohli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he wouldn't mind having an option of reviewing contentious wide deliveries and waist-high full tosses in T20 cricket, more so in high-profile tournaments like the Indian Premier League.

ICC Rankings: Kohli unmoved at 5th place

ICC Rankings: Kohli unmoved at 5th place

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Kane Williamson is still holding the pole position among Test batsmen while Pat Cummins (908) has a significant (48 points) lead at the top among bowlers over India's Ravichandran Ashwin (850).

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Karun Nair has managed only 131 runs across six innings at a below-par average of 21.83, in the first three Tests against England.

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Pressure on Suryakumar ahead of NZ T20 series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking batter in him to front up and bolster his leadership against New Zealand when the five-match T20I series gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday, serving as a final dress rehearsal for India's World Cup title defence in less than three weeks' time.

Kohli's wicket was very important: Afridi

Kohli's wicket was very important: Afridi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Shaheen Shah Afridi ripped apart India's batting line-up as he took 4/35 to bowl them out for 266 in 48.5 overs

'When Kohli was captain, we were outstanding; now India is overrated'

'When Kohli was captain, we were outstanding; now India is overrated'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India is an "overrated" team in the longest format as many players in the current Test set-up have not performed to their potential, feels former opener Kris Srikkanth.

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.