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.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli was left dejected that his good show didn't help his team clinch a victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Virat Kohli just can't wait for the IPL to begin!
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo heaped praise on India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kolhi and equated him with legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
Virat Kohli's run drought in the Indian Premier League is not due to any technical issue and a big knock is imminent from the star batsman, Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Mike Hesson said.
The IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders witnessed a notable moment as Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir appeared to bury the hatchet from their past feud.
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is looking forward to playing alongside Indian swashbuckler Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League and said he would be comfortable batting at any position for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Watson, who has recently retired from international cricket, said it is a "huge buzz" for him to play with Kohli, against whom he had a few battles on the field. "It is exciting to be playing leagues like Big Bash, Pakistan Super League, the IPL. I get the privilege to play with a number of players against whom I played international cricket. For example, I will get to play with Virat and that's a huge buzz for me. I have had had a few battles with him on the field and always had the utmost respect for him," he said. Watson said that he and Chris Gayle had few run-ins in the past, but have buried their differences for the sake of playing for RCB.
Kohli's RCB team-mates made sure that their skipper enjoyed his birthday.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli admitted that his team has not played as a unit, resulting in five defeats in eight games, including the 32-run loss to Kings XI Punjab on Friday.
India's tour of Australia begins with the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Ahead of Thursday's Indian Premier League player auction, Royal Challengers Banglore captain Virat Kohli assured the fans that they will cover all bases and pick a strong team for the next edition of IPL. Ahead of this year's IPL auction, RCB had released 12 players from their squad, while retaining 13.
Harshal Patel's hat-trick and three-wicket haul by Yuzvendra Chahal helped RCB defend 165 and defeat MI by 54 runs at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli says the team has two more opportunities to finish in the top two and will play even more fearlessly in those matches.
Before this game. Kohli after three poor outings across which he made just 30 runs in RCB's home matches.
Although Virat has scored 47 more runs, Warner's strike rate of 168.6, which is better than Kohli's strike rate of 137, puts both batsmen almost at par.
Needing 165 to beat Rajasthan, Bangalore were cruising at 75 for one in the ninth over with de Villiers (53) and Parthiv Patel (33) well set before the wheels came off their chase courtesy of some poor shot selections by subsequent batsmen.
He was the deserving Man-of-the-match for his explosive half-century but SunRisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner credited his bowlers for setting up the win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Monday.
Virat Kohli was dignity personified in defeat but did admit that he did not feel good finishing second best as he termed his and AB de Villiers dismissal as the "big blow" in their defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final.
'Well, we got 230 in the first match and then almost 200 in this match, without Gayle firing. Guess what would happen when he fires' 'Four guys -- Gayle, AB de Villiers, myself and Shane Watson -- of international calibre playing in one team, it always helps. You can rely on those four and turn the game for you'
Mumbai Indians had an off day on the field with below par bowling and catching performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday dropped hints that he may just make a return from injury in Royal Challengers Bangalore's Indian Premier League encounter against Mumbai Indians on April 14.
The duo were snapped laughing about something as youngster Shivam Dube stood around listening to the conversation.
Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to build on the momentum when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Dubai on Wednesday.
Spin legend Shane Warne says he would be disappointed if Indian captain Virat Kohli did not rethink his 'heat of the moment' comment on friendship with the Australian cricketers.
The 2021 IPL, which was suspended in May owing to a COVID-19 outbreak in its bubble, will resume in the UAE from September 19.
Interestingly, the BCCI kept Hardik Pandya in the loop over the decision giving clear indications that he is likely to take over as India's T20 captain.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli described team-mate AB de Villiers's stunning match-winning knock of 89 not out from just 41 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match as one of the best Twenty20 innings he has seen.
Virat Kohli on Monday made his first appearance in the training session of his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The opening match had everything that makes the IPL special -- noise, nerves, and nostalgia.
Royal Challengers Bangalore were forced to share points with Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match after heavy downpour led to match being called off.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli's failures with the bat in the first two games of the IPL has not gone down well with the fans, but his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma said his ward is 'only human and not a machine' and is bound to have 'off days'.
'I don't see him as a shrewd captain. I don't see him as a tactful captain (tactician). And he hasn't won the IPL. So ultimately, a captain is only as good as his record'
Injured Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli, who is yet to feature in the ongoing Indian Premier League, on Wednesday, went through some fielding drills during the team's net session, in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli is expecting an intensely-fought IPL final against Sunrisers Hyderabad since he and rival skipper David Warner are fierce competitors on the field.
The South African couldn't control his laughter as Kohli whispered something in his ears.
With their big-hitting batsmen back in the mix, Royal Challengers Bangalore would prefer chasing targets said skipper Virat Kohli, who himself is set to play his first Indian Premier League game of the season against Mumbai Indians, in Bengaluru, on Friday.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said that his match-winning unbeaten ton in the Indian Premier League match against Rising Pune Supergiants was 'sweeter' than the first one he hammered.
Royal Challengers Bangalore need to rediscover the joy of cricket if they are to end their Indian Premier League title drought, captain Virat Kohli said. Star-studded RCB have reached three IPL finals but are one of only three existing franchises -- along with Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab -- not to have won the title.
Images from Monday's Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, in Abu Dhabi.
