News for 'India Captain Virat Kohli'

It will be difficult to keep Padikkal out of Indian team for long: Karthik

It will be difficult to keep Padikkal out of Indian team for long: Karthik

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Dinesh Karthik believes Devdutt Padikkal's consistent performances in domestic cricket and the IPL will soon earn him a place in the Indian national team.

'Kohli symbolised unapologetic India of the 21st century'

'Kohli symbolised unapologetic India of the 21st century'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Chappell said Kohli's exit from Tests marks a "seismic shift in energy".

Look who came to meet captain Kohli!

Look who came to meet captain Kohli!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana met the captain after the men's team lost the 4th One-dayer against Australia in Bengaluru on Thursday.

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The cricketing ecosystem has learned to survive the prolonged absence of Kohli and Rohit -- at least in two formats -- in this interim period.

IPL 2026: South African Trio Powers Delhi Capitals Back to Winning Ways

IPL 2026: South African Trio Powers Delhi Capitals Back to Winning Ways

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals' South African trio of Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs and David Miller script a thrilling six-wicket win over RCB, ending their losing streak with a last-over finish.

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli does the 'ThighFi'

PHOTOS: Virat Kohli does the 'ThighFi'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The India cricket captain was seen doing the 'ThighFi' as he opened the Mumbai leg of Season 7 of Pro Kabaddi, on Saturday.

'Virat Kohli is handling the Indian Test team very well'

'Virat Kohli is handling the Indian Test team very well'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Irfan Pathan believes that Virat Kohli's captaincy style is working well for the current Test team.

An open letter to Virat Kohli: O Captain! My Captain!

An open letter to Virat Kohli: O Captain! My Captain!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

On the eve of the Bengaluru Test match, a diehard cricket fan pens a heartfelt note to the Indian captain.

Why Atul Wassan Sees Sachin In Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Why Atul Wassan Sees Sachin In Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Former India pacer Atul Wassan sees shades of a young Sachin Tendulkar in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the teenager's maturity, audacity and fearless approach remind him of the batting great's early days during India's 1989 tour of Pakistan.

Not in favour of four-day Tests, says India captain Kohli

Not in favour of four-day Tests, says India captain Kohli

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

With thumbs down from currently the most influential international cricketer, ICC might find it difficult to implement 'four-day Test'.

Virat Kohli's tweets and the IPL factor

Virat Kohli's tweets and the IPL factor

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Virat Kohli has finally clarified his stance on unfriending the Australian team, saying he 'meant only a couple of guys' and that his comments were blown out of proportion. But what has made the Indian captain changed his tune? Does the Indian Premier League ring any bells, asks Norma Godinho/Rediff.com.

'Age just a number for Kohli and Rohit'

'Age just a number for Kohli and Rohit'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can extend their careers till the 2027 ODI World Cup if the two Indian superstars continue their age-defying batting efforts, feels New Zealand pace great Tim Southee.

IPL 2026: 'KKR made big mistake letting Shreyas Iyer, Salt go'

IPL 2026: 'KKR made big mistake letting Shreyas Iyer, Salt go'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Former India captain Anil Kumble has criticised Kolkata Knight Riders for releasing key players Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt after their IPL victory, suggesting it undermines their chances of future success. He also praises Shreyas Iyer's leadership and Cheteshwar Pujara compares SRH's opening pair to Kohli and Gayle.

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta feels that India's T20I vice-captain Shubham Gill, who is currently struggling to get going in the shortest format, has to play a similar role what Virat Kohli did for so long by consistently holding on to one end.

Can Kohli turn things around at happy hunting ground?

Can Kohli turn things around at happy hunting ground?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Following a disappointing return to international cricket in the first ODI at Perth, Virat Kohli spent a considerable time in the nets on Tuesday, firing some of his trademark shots during the Indian team's first training session ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday.

India's New King of Test Centuries!

India's New King of Test Centuries!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill's unbeaten 129 in Delhi wasn't just another century; it was history etched in numbers and intent.

'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'

'Kohli deserved a proper farewell'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Former India coach Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli's Test retirement could have been handled better as he deserved a proper farewell and said he would have reinstated him as captain after the Australia series.

IPL 2026: How Bhuvi, Hazlewood dismantled DC in Powerplay with pace, precision

IPL 2026: How Bhuvi, Hazlewood dismantled DC in Powerplay with pace, precision

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

In conditions where big scores have become the norm, the RCB pace duo reduced Delhi to 8 for six in just four overs, effectively ending the contest within the Powerplay.

Feeling free in mind, haven't played like this in 2-3 years: Kohli

Feeling free in mind, haven't played like this in 2-3 years: Kohli

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli said he is 'feeling really free' mentally after producing another match-winning effort to help India clinch the three-match ODI series.

Virat Kohli looks at business off field

Virat Kohli looks at business off field

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Industry sources peg Kohli's investment in the FC Goa franchise at under Rs 1 crore a year.

DK compares Kohli's work ethics to Djokovic, Bryant

DK compares Kohli's work ethics to Djokovic, Bryant

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

'One of the things I love about Virat's thought process on the game is, it is always the aggressive option.'

Kohli Reveals Why He Retired...

Kohli Reveals Why He Retired...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli has spoken for the first time since his emotional decision to retire from Test cricket.

Virat Kohli named in Wisden cricketers of the decade list

Virat Kohli named in Wisden cricketers of the decade list

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Kohli became the most successful Test captain for India and also became the first to win seven successive Test games.

India without captain Kohli in 2nd Test

India without captain Kohli in 2nd Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Virat Kohli has upper back spasm, hopefully will recover for next Test: K L Rahul

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.

IPL 2026: RCB's Patidar will have to deal with higher expectations this year, says Kumble

IPL 2026: RCB's Patidar will have to deal with higher expectations this year, says Kumble

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League aiming to retain the title, but former India captain Anil Kumble believes the task will be easier said than done.

Gill, Jaiswal, Pant must carry Kohli's legacy: Vaughan

Gill, Jaiswal, Pant must carry Kohli's legacy: Vaughan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'They (Gill, Jaiswal and Pant) now have to drag this Indian Test team forward like Virat did single-handedly.'

'No Root and no De Villiers. It's only Virat Kohli' for Shane Warne

'No Root and no De Villiers. It's only Virat Kohli' for Shane Warne

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Australian spin legend Shane Warne considers Indian captain Virat Kohli the best batsmen in world cricket currently.

Kohli equals Ponting for most tons as captain

Kohli equals Ponting for most tons as captain

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The Indian captain also went past the former Australian captain for most Test centuries as skipper.

Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli, on Thursday, announced that he would be stepping down as a the T20 captain post the World Cup in UAE. Announcing his decision on Twitter, Kohli said that he has taken the decision after consultation with coach Ravi Shastri and Rohit Sharma.

Watson: Kohli, Rohit face new test as one-format players

Watson: Kohli, Rohit face new test as one-format players

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'It might take a little time to find the right preparation rhythm to face the best bowlers in the world.'

Wish India captain Kohli on his 27th birthday!

Wish India captain Kohli on his 27th birthday!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India's Test skipper Virat Kohli, celebrates his 27th birthday, on Thursday, in Mohali with the hosts taking on South Africa in the first match of the four-Test series.

Kohli tells history-making Gill: You deserve all of this

Kohli tells history-making Gill: You deserve all of this

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The 25-year-old captain struck 13 fours and eight sixes to make 161 off 162 balls, following up his first-innings' 269 to become only the second Indian after legendary Sunil Gavaskar to have scored a double century and a ton in a Test.

Ashwin: 'Test cricketers should earn their place through first-class cricket'

Ashwin: 'Test cricketers should earn their place through first-class cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin has called for urgent measures to safeguard Test cricket, stressing the importance of first-class cricket as the pathway to the longest format and warning that young players need stronger incentives to pursue red-ball careers.

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

This venture will also mark Stepathlon's entry into the business to consumer space.

IPL 2026: Gill-Sai: Classical Duet in T20's Rock-n-Roll Era!

IPL 2026: Gill-Sai: Classical Duet in T20's Rock-n-Roll Era!

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Chasing a daunting 215 against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan turned a high-pressure contest into an exhibition of timing, elegance and composure.

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

While new young stars have emerged in Indian cricket in the last few years, none can match the monumental batting feats or the electric fan frenzy that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli command.

Kohli, Rohit flop as Australia rout India in rain-hit ODI

Kohli, Rohit flop as Australia rout India in rain-hit ODI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The grand comeback party of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured a quick 22-ball ending, and their lowkey outing reflected in India's seven-wicket defeat against Australia.

Virat Kohli defends Ashwin

Virat Kohli defends Ashwin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin has been on a downward spiral in one-day cricket but India skipper Virat Kohli feels it's unfair to be critical of him.

'Kohli Could Have Continued As Captain'

'Kohli Could Have Continued As Captain'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'It is humanly impossible to sustain at the level at which he was playing between 2014 and 2019.' 'The dip had to come.'