On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.
With the pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) expected to offer some grip to the spinners, the Indian batters did not want to leave anything to the chance.
Sri Lankan net bowler assisting the Indian team's preparations, presented Kohli with a silver bat adorned with engravings of every century he has scored in his illustrious career.
Sunil Chhetri and Virat Kohli, two of India's most iconic athletes, have found a common bond in fatherhood.
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Nathan Lyon donates bats signed by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah to support cricketers with disability
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Kohli treated Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mates Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj to dinner at One8 Commune in Kolkata on Tuesday night.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan Dham with their children, Vamika and Akaay, to pay their respects to their spiritual guru, Premanand Maharaj.
There was a major security lapse at the Ferozshah Kotla ground in New Delhi on Saturday as fans barged into the field of play on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways to get near batting star Virat Kohli.
Ahead of the T20I series opener against England, Kohli on Thursday said his 'mission' remains the same despite the change in format.
Virat Kohli faces SM ire over the price of bhutta served at his restaurant.
'He's obviously got a young family now. In two-three years' time, everything changes, and he just wants to spend quiet time; I completely get that.'
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.
There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.
Kohli maintains highest fitness standards while 23 of his colleagues checked-in at NCA for rehab in 2021-22 season
'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.'
'We won't miss Virat and Rohit. I have faith in our young team.'
Social media is abuzz as the skipper turns 30.
In a heartwarming moment, Virat Kohli took a break from his busy schedule to meet the families of Punjab Kings cricketers Arshdeep Singh and Harpreet Brar.
On paper, the squad may not create too much optimism among fans but it still has a balanced look with a good mix of young players and experienced international names.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli set the Internet abuzz with their glamourous photoshoot.
Nepal qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 on the back of them winning the ACC Premier Cup earlier this year.
'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.'
'The current policy will remain intact, as it is of paramount importance to both the nation and our institution, the BCCI.'
'None of this would remotely be possible without you my love. You keep me humble, grounded and you always say it how it is with absolute honesty.'
In the lead-up to the World Cup commencing on October 5, Virat Kohli has issued a clear directive to his friends: No ticket requests.
Rohini Iyer sends neer dosas for the Skipper and his missus.
The Indian players enjoyed a day's break from their hectic preparations for the T20 World Cup.
'You were the one who saw in him at a time when no one saw it.'
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Sanjay Manjrekar believes the Aussies will likely target Kohli's off-stump, a tactic that has proven effective in recent times.
The papa-to-be will return home from Australia after the first Test to be with Anuskha Sharma for the birth of their first child.
Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth, on Friday.
Virat Kohli began training with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of his eagerly-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year gap.
'Good leaders emerge when they show resolve for a scrap.'
Buoyed by their win in the first Test in Perth, the Indian cricket team arrived in Canberra for the mid-series two-day game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI on November 30 and December 1 ahead of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide on December 6.
'Don't bring work home isn't going to be applicable for Virat for sometime. #QuarantineAtTheStadium,' Anu, looking lovely as always, captioned her Instagram post.
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