Also giving the training a miss were first Test double centurion Mayank Agarwal and wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha.
The felicitation will happen during India's World Test Championship match against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26.
The second Test match between India and Bangladesh will be played under lights if Bangladesh Cricket Board approves the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request.
Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback
Following their crushing win over RCB, Kolkata Knight Riders are excited to play three mystery spinners against Gujarat Titans in their next IPL encounter.
Let's delve into the performances of the top 5 batters who have amassed the highest run totals in the ongoing 2023 tournament.
The Indian team was forced to cancel their training session on Tuesday because of inclement weather, as the Eden Gardens was under cover, while the Australia used the indoor facility of the stadium.
Many felt Naveen's post mocked Kohli after his team didn't qualify for the Play-Offs while LSG did.
'When you are in the leadership group you have to make some harsh decisions. These are the discussions we have.'
In India's 4-1 triumph over England at home, Kuldeep contributed with not just the ball but also the bat. He scored 97 runs in six innings at an average of 19.40, with the best score of 30.
'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'
As the ace Indian batsman celebrates his 46th birthday on Sunday, here's a glimpse at some of his finest knocks in international cricket.
In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the tournament to be shifted out of India, KKR look to connect with their fans virtually across the globe.
Hasina will be on a one-day visit and she will watch the match for some time after ringing the Bell
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured the organisers to provide foolproof safety and security arrangements for the final match on April 3.
His remarks came as Kohli registered his 27th century in the longest format of the game. He achieved the feat against Bangladesh on Day 2 of the on-going day-night Test at the Eden Gardens.
The Indian captain also went past the former Australian captain for most Test centuries as skipper.
And proud BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly posted pictures from the city as landmarks were adorned in the bright hue.
Their bowling may have come a cropper in the loss to Punjab Kings but Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit on Sunday said they don't want to "crib" about it in the middle of the tournament and would rather focus on the positives.
Playing only his fourth IPL game, the 17-year-old from Assam showed great resolve and maturity to script Rajasthan Royals's majestic turnaround at Eden Gardens.
With 343 runs (in 8 innings) Phil Salt has the most runs by an overseas player in IPL 2024.
RCB cricketers will don green jerseys in their IPL 2024 game against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
'How about a Duke ball, a ball with a more pronounced seam, that allows more lateral movement and ensures batters can't just hit through the line at will?'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a scintillating display with the bat while chasing a mammoth target in their Indian Premier League contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and head coach Andy Flower stated that they will take positives out of the match and come back stronger in the upcoming game.
As the Lucknow SuperGiants and RCB players filed out on the ground at the Eden Gardens to congratulate and commiserate, Kohli was spotted in animated prayer.
Bowlers need to find "innovative ways to execute deliveries with a touch of "anti-skill" to challenge the range-hitting batsmen in the ongoing IPL, reckons Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2023 match against Punjab Kings.
In case the game is called off tonight, both teams will get a point each.
Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate to press the reset button and snap their three-match losing streak when they face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday.
'Hardik is also a part of leading group. When we sit, we decide what we want to do in the game going forward and also on the field. He is always around. It's like we have a lot of captains on the ground.'
'If we had 18-20 more runs during that phase it would have been competitive,' says the West Indies captain.
England coach Brendon McCullum, known for his aggressive 'Bazball' approach, has surprised everyone by promising a "watchful" style of cricket in the limited overs series against India. He also confirmed that captain Jos Buttler will focus solely on batting and won't be keeping wickets during the tour. The tour begins with the first of the five-match T20I series at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, followed by three one-day internationals. This ODI series serves as a dress rehearsal for both teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19.
Cricket Association on Bengal president Sourav Ganguly's differences with some of the other office-bearers came out in the open when the former India captain spoke how misinformation was being spread by a section about Eden Gardens' branding coming under the ambit of ambush marketing. Treasurer Biswarup Dey, who has been a known detractor of Ganguly in the CAB, had raised questions about the tendering process for Eden Gardens' branding that could come under the ambit of ambush marketing. "There was no process of tenders in CAB. Tender means an Open Tender. But in this case, it will be a restricted tender to avoid ambush marketing issues. "I know that permission from the Army and BCCI is needed for naming rights.
Images from the second One-Day International at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.
It was the 'Veer-Zaara' match in Kolkata on Wednesday and the Eden Gardens erupted in celebration as Shah Rukh Khan's Knights won the contest.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
'LEGENDARY! Fast-bowling legend. Spin-bowling legend. Batting legend. Just legends imparting their wisdom'.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam picks Kohli, Rohit, and Williamson as his favourite batters
Shah Rukh Khan heaped praises on Rinku Singh who became the star of the match with five consecutive sixes.
Sunday's match would be just like any other for the cricketing maestro.
