Nathan Lyon donates bats signed by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah to support cricketers with disability
'They are trying hard to get Virat Kohli to come back because the series is missing him.'
As India prepares for its upcoming five Test series against England, the selection committee faces a crucial decision regarding the team's leadership. Who should be the next India captain in red ball cricket?
Rohit's early dismissal in the final against South Africa triggered a top-order collapse.
Virat is considered as one of the greatest white-ball batters of all time.
Brett Lee compared Gill's captaincy style to that of Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, highlighting his ability to command respect and stand firm in challenging moments.
Gambhir said his only advice to Gill has been, "Just be himself".
India captain Virat Kohli said his players are hurting after losing the third Test against England at Headingley by a big margin but are not demoralised.
On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri says Virat Kohli's remarkable hundred on Sunday is an "ominous" sign for Australia, and no touring player in the last 15 years must have produced such knocks more regularly than the batting star.
Kohli is rated very high on being distinctive, stylish and prestigious.
India's Test captain Virat Kohli talks in depth about his introduction to cricket, his bond with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his relationship with the Pakistan cricket team in his interview on CNN's 'Talk Asia'.
Former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has come out in support of Virat Kohli, who has been struggling for runs in recent times, saying the Indian batter is still the "best player in the world". Gayle said that Kohli's current form is just a "patch" and that the Indian captain will "pick himself up" and come back stronger.
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.
Vaughan had also slammed Rohit for not being proactive during the series-opener last week.
Middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara threw light on the fitness of skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg due to back spasms, saying he is getting better.
'If they leave both T20Is and ODIs, only Tests will be left then. Will they go down that route?'
A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.
A few months after his U-19 World Cup heroics, three senior journalists sought his cellphone number, which he readily provided -- only, he gave three different, but similar, numbers to the three of them!
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.
New 'Captain Cool' in Town: Shreyas Iyer could be the leader India needs
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Du Plessis backed Kohli, his one-time teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore, to come back stronger from the struggles, and said retirement is a "very personal" choice.
'...We are very happy that he is leading Punjab kings & happier we could get him in the auction as he was our first & only choice for captaincy...'
'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...'
Kohli believes that loving Test cricket is an organic feeling and not something compulsory.
Virat Kohli is likely to quit as India's limited overs captain after the T20 World Cup in UAE in October-November, it was reported on Monday.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back in the Champions Trophy, expressing confidence in their ability to lead India to success.
Virat Kohli's career was hanging by a thread after a disappointing showing with the bat in Australia.
Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.
Captain Virat Kohli, Vice-Captain Rohit Sharma, senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and other Indian cricketers interacted with the Scotland players after the T20 World Cup game at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021.
Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?
Ajit Agarkar's contract as the chief selector was renewed before IPL 2025 taking into account Team India's successful showing during his tenure.
Gill's recall would mark his first T20I appearance since the Sri Lanka series in July 2024, right after the T20 World Cup, where he didn't feature.
He amassed 395 runs in IPL 2024 and this breakout season earned him a lucrative Rs 11 crore (Rs 110 million) contract, making him one of three players RCB retained alongside Virat Kohli and Yash Dayal.
Virat Kohli's innings as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ended at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Monday night.
According to the reports, Virat has been having regular conversations with the Board over the past month or so.
Former England spinner Monty Panesar is confident India will win the T20 World Cup
'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'
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