News for 'Skipper Kohli'

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Joe Root declared that it is his time to pay back Test skipper Ben Stokes, who did so much for him while serving as his deputy during his captaincy tenure that lasted from 2017 to 2022.

PICS: Rohit, Kohli fail after Jadeja takes 5 in Mumbai

PICS: Rohit, Kohli fail after Jadeja takes 5 in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Shubman Gill was batting on 31 while Rishabh Pant was not out on one at stumps after India had come back into the game with Jadeja claiming 5-65 and Washington Sundar bagging 4-81.

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Take a look at the numbers and narratives that made Edgbaston Test one for the ages.

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

'India are coming prepared': McCullum's big warning

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum believes India have arrived well-prepared and full of belief for the upcoming five-match Test series

'Player of Match' Patidar credits bowlers after RCB break Wankhede jinx

'Player of Match' Patidar credits bowlers after RCB break Wankhede jinx

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar hailed his bowlers for showing courage during a tough target defence against Mumbai Indians, saying his 'Player of the Match' award actually goes to them for being able to control a batting unit on such batter-friendly conditions at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday expressed his surprise at the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, calling the decision "strange."

His bat does the talking: Kohli's childhood coach

His bat does the talking: Kohli's childhood coach

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma lauded the batter following his match-winning performance against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

England pacer Brydon Carse is expecting the transitioning Indian team to put up a strong fight in the five-match Test series despite the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, thanks to their "huge depth".

IPL 2024: Kohli joins RCB training camp in Bengaluru

IPL 2024: Kohli joins RCB training camp in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli on Monday made his first appearance in the training session of his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Faf Or Kohli? Whose Knock Was Better?

Faf Or Kohli? Whose Knock Was Better?

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis powered RCB to their best-ever Powerplay score in the IPL.

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore began their pre-tournament camp without their numero uno Virat Kohli, who might take a few more days to join before the team starts its IPL campaign against reigning champions Chennai Super Kings on March 22.

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Gill's India ready for Lord's battle as Archer joins back

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the series nicely poised at 1-1 going into the third Test, the narrative built around both the teams has changed significantly following India's 336-run routing of England at Edgbaston.

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell.

England tour will test India's new-look squad

England tour will test India's new-look squad

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Former batting coach Vikram Rathour is expecting a tough England tour for a young Indian side that is now without three stalwarts, who left the Test arena in quick succession.

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Seniors Rohit Sharma,Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin received exemptions for the Duleep Trophy, starting in Bengaluru on September 5.

How RCB silenced Eden Gardens

How RCB silenced Eden Gardens

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made an auspicious start in their latest bid to lift a maiden Indian Premier League trophy

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

New 'Captain Cool' in Town: Shreyas Iyer could be the leader India needs

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other

Here's what Rishabh Pant has learnt from Kohli

Here's what Rishabh Pant has learnt from Kohli

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'It's good to have someone with a lot of experience batting with you because he can take you through how to take the game on'

SKY's unusual tactic to overcome Kohli dismissal

SKY's unusual tactic to overcome Kohli dismissal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Surya, world's No. 1-ranked T20I batter, played some exquisite shots all round the park to come up with a 28-ball 53 to take India to 181 for 8

Did Jacks Eclipse Kohli? Vote!

Did Jacks Eclipse Kohli? Vote!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Will Jacks reached his half-century in 14.2 overs and brought up his 100 in 16 overs!

PIX: Hazlewood stars in RCB's stunning comeback as Royals choke

PIX: Hazlewood stars in RCB's stunning comeback as Royals choke

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Josh Hazlewood scalped four wickets in a brilliant spell as Royal Challengers Bengaluru staged a stunning comeback to edge Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs.

Hayden sees 'something special' about RCB this year

Hayden sees 'something special' about RCB this year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Australia great Matthew Hayden hailed the selection of Krunal Pandya as a "smart pick" for the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp in this IPL season, adding that there is "something special" about the squad this year.

'Kohli's longevity connected to fitness'

'Kohli's longevity connected to fitness'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'He's amazing, he trains hard, he's very fit.'

PICS: How India edged out Australia to make CT final

PICS: How India edged out Australia to make CT final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

They will meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in the final in Dubai on Sunday.

'We really miss Virat Kohli'

'We really miss Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma already stated that the way England plays isn't their concern but the sub plot of the five-match series will be England's 'Bazball' vs India's spin.

PIX: Buttler steals Kohli's spotlight as Royals ease past RCB

PIX: Buttler steals Kohli's spotlight as Royals ease past RCB

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli enhanced his status as a lone ranger by notching up a record-extending eighth IPL century but Royal Challengers could only manage just about par-score of 183 for 3 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

Shreyas, Kishan regain BCCI central contracts

Shreyas, Kishan regain BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were left out from the list of centrally-contracted players last year, after failing to show up for domestic cricket despite a directive from the BCCI.

Another Early Exit For The ODI Superstar

Another Early Exit For The ODI Superstar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Before his dismissal, Kohli showcased glimpses of his class, creaming Gus Atkinson for a delightful four through mid-on with a gorgeous on-drive in the 18th over.

Young guns to fill void left by Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja

Young guns to fill void left by Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

"There is plenty of talent...": Vaughan on Virat, Rohit,Jadeja retiring from T20Is

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings crush RCB in rain-curtailed thriller

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings crush RCB in rain-curtailed thriller

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru on Friday

Passion for the game keeps Dhoni going: Uthappa

Passion for the game keeps Dhoni going: Uthappa

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

M S Dhoni may bat at No.7 or No. 8, which will allow him to showcase his big-hitting prowess at the back end of the innings, says former international Robin Uthappa.

Look beyond Gill! Ashwin backs 2 seniors for hot seat

Look beyond Gill! Ashwin backs 2 seniors for hot seat

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Names of Bumrah, Jadeja should be considered for India captaincy: Ashwin

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Did Patidar Bat Better Than Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Rajat Patidar completely overshadowed senior team-mate Virat Kohli with a blistering display of power hitting.

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan shares his views on Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Virat Kohli and India's biggest challenge in T20 World Cup.

Only Green matched Kohli's tempo while batting: Moody

Only Green matched Kohli's tempo while batting: Moody

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrashing by Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Friday prompted former Australia cricketer Tom Moody to blame Virat Kohli's fellow-batters for the humbling defeat.

Not Kohli, not Rohit. Aus to target these Indian batters

Not Kohli, not Rohit. Aus to target these Indian batters

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Hazlewood said Australia rarely falters when it comes to doing the basics right.

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to secure play-off qualification as struggling Lucknow Super Giants aim to stay alive in the tournament when the two sides clash in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.